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Genetic factors contribute to survival gap among different races, large study reveals
Newswise – July 8, 2009 – Differences in survival among patients from different races, despite identical treatment and economic conditions, reveal genetic clues to cancer survival.

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Antibody therapy gives new hope for metastatic breast cancer patients
Forbes – July 7, 2009 – An investigational monoclonal antibody currently under study for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women also shows great promise in preventing bone metastases in patients with advanced breast cancer, a new study says.

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Ovarian cancer survival linked to age of first menstruation and lifetime number of ovulations
Newswise – July 6, 2009 – A recent study shows an increased risk for ovarian cancer death in women who begin menstruating at a younger age and who ovulate more frequently.

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Therapeutic cancer vaccines show promise
Los Angeles Times – July 6, 2009 – Vaccines to treat cancer are making their way closer to FDA approval.

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Women with migraines less likely to develop breast cancer, study says
Newswise – July 2, 2009 – A new study finds a 26 percent reduced risk of breast cancer among both premenopausal and postmenopausal women with a clinical diagnosis of migraines.

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Cancer patients focus on the positive
Washington Post – 6/30/09 – Cancer patients look to the power of positive thinking to cope with their diagnoses.

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New chemical sensor may detect cancer earlier
US News – 6/26/09 – With the ability to differentiate between healthy and abnormal cells by picking up subtle cues on the surface of a cell, a new sensor may lead to earlier cancer detection.

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Red meat and dairy add risk to developing cancer
BusinessWeek – 6/26/09 – Consuming animal fat may lead to pancreatic cancer, adding to evidence that lifestyle contributes to the disease.

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Weight control at young age important to low cancer risk
New York Times – 6/23/09 – People who were overweight before their 30s showed an increased risk for pancreatic cancer.

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June 11 - Annual Awards Dinner

August 6 - Young Philanthropists Midsummer Social @ Tenjune

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - 17th Annual International Symposium

Oct. 1 - Postdoctoral Fellowship deadline

Oct. 9-12 - Conquer the Canyon


Miracle Cancer Survivors

Sharon Belvin and baby Lilian

Sharon Belvin's "untreatable" late-stage malignant melanoma went into complete remission after she received an investigational immune-based therapy called anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody developed and administered by Cancer Research Institute scientists. 

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