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Clinical trial Buddy Program among innovative support offerings from the Colon Cancer Alliance 
EurekAlert! - Feb 24 5:56 AM
(New York) — (February 23, 2006) — Colon cancer patients considering participation in a clinical trial can now access a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer support system, the Buddy Program, the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) announced today.Save to My Web

Ginkgo Biloba can also cut cancer risk! 
New Kerala - Feb 24 2:39 AM
Washington: Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found that an extract from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, which is said to be a memory booster can also reduces the risk of aggressive cancer, in animal experiments.Save to My Web

Baltimore Sun Examines Debate Over Cost Of Avastin, Other Biotechnology Medications 
Medical News Today - Feb 24 12:02 PM
The Baltimore Sun on Sunday examined how the prices of new biotechnology treatments — including Genentech’s drug Avastin, which will cost as much as $100,000 to treat breast or lung cancer — have “re-energized discussions about who should pay for what medications and how much companies should be able to charge, particularly for a so-called breakthrough treatment that could extend, if not save, Save to My Web

Local Initiative To Encourage More Early Cancer Screening 
Queens Chronicle - Feb 23 10:34 AM
Early cancer detection is why Janet Sullivan was able to attend a conference on early cancer detection this week. The program coordinator for Sharing and Caring, a Queens breast cancer support group, is herself a breast cancer survivor, and credits early detection with the successful treatment.Save to My Web

Daffodil Days helps raise funds, also hope 
Mesabi Daily News - Feb 26 9:47 PM
VIRGINIA Gayle Dibley beat cancer. So did Linda Koloceks sister and Diane Zavodniks husband. Now the three women are working to help others by coordinating Daffodil Days to raise money for the American Cancer Society.Save to My Web