Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer in Butler County. When Janet Moran was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer at age 23 she knew more than most her age about the disease.

Daily Mail Seniors face conflicting advice on cancer tests Bradenton Herald Take colon cancer . Although detecting a polyp is advantageous at age 50, the benefits are less clear at 80

REHOVOT, Israel & PHILADELPHIA—-Rosetta Genomics today announced that Ayelet Chajut, its Executive Vice President, R&D, Head of Molecular Biology will speak at the 6th International Conference on Circulating Nucleic Acids in Plasma and Serum .

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have eliminated non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation.In a study appearing in the October issue of Cancer Research, UT Southwestern researchers found that if they administered BEZ235 before they damaged the DNA of tumor cells with otherwise nontoxic radiation, the …

The study may go some way to weakening the arguments of opponents of folic acid fortification who cite studies that reported potential increases in colorectal cancer risk associated with folic acid.

Michigan offensive lineman David Moosman dealt with a lot growing up. Born in the Netherlands, his family moved a few times before settling in Libertyville, Ill., when he was in third grade

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Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have eliminated non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation.

Mom's cancer battles inspire UM lineman Detroit Free Press Then, two years after the first diagnosis, she was hit again, this time with colon cancer . Yet Moosman never flinched, his mom recalled

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) for his endorsement of the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Thompson joins Representatives Michael Honda (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) in strengthening California’s Congressional support for this critically needed legislation.