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Genetic Defined
Inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells.
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Individuals With History Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer At Greater Risk For Future Cancers
Published August 28, 2008, 3:15 am, Medical News Today
Individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), especially those who had it at a younger age, are at significantly greater risk for future cancers, according to a study led by Anthony J. Alberg, Ph.D., of the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Presbyterian builds state-of-the-art Radiation Oncology Center
Published August 27, 2008, 10:36 pm, Plano Courier
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano opened phase one of its new Radiation Oncology Center.
AACR Announces New Editor-in-Chief for Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Published August 27, 2008, 9:31 am, Newswise
The American Association for Cancer Research announces the appointment of Timothy Rebbeck, Ph.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, as the Editor-in-Chief of its highly reputed oncology journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. At the University of Pennsylvania, Rebbeck is the director of both the Center for Genetics and Complex Traits and the Center for Population and Health ...
Skin Cancer, Secondary Cancers Linked
Published August 27, 2008, 8:43 am, KERO 23 Bakersfield
Scientists say while certain skin cancers are easily treated, they appear to place patients at greater risk of developing secondary cancers.
Gene Found For Rare And Deadly Chidhood Cancer Neuroblastoma
Published August 27, 2008, 5:16 am, Medical News Today
US scientists have found that mutations of a gene called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) were behind most incidences of hereditary neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly childhood cancer, and they also discovered that the same mutations played an important role in high risk forms of non-inherited incidences of the disease, which are more common.
Cancer Test for Women Raises Hope, and Concern
Published August 27, 2008, 3:50 am, The Gadsden Times
An ovarian cancer test prompts questions on regulation and risk, and experts worry it may mean unneeded surgery.
Fundraisers
Published August 27, 2008, 12:38 am, The Times of Northwest Indiana
OPPORTUNITY BOOKS | Valparaiso The Valparaiso Lions Club has Golden Opportunity Books for sale for $25. The books have coupons for dining, entertainment and more. Proceeds will be used to improve the lives of vision-impaired residents and other projects.
Study links skin, other cancers
Published August 26, 2008, 9:43 pm, The Post and Courier
The most common form of skin cancer may be an indicator for risk of other cancers that do not involve the skin. People with non-melanoma skin cancer have nearly two times the risk of developing other types of cancer, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Individuals with History of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer at Greater Risk for Future Cancers
Published August 26, 2008, 1:32 pm, Newswise
Individuals with history of nonmelanoma skin cancer at greater risk for future cancers. Study led by Hollings Cancer Center researcher finds risk greatest in ages 25-44.
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2008
Published August 26, 2008, 1:15 pm, White House News
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those whose lives have been affected by this deadly disease, and we underscore our commitment to battling ovarian cancer for the sake of women around the world.
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- Translocation risk estimates The Genetics Center, Inc.
- Drawing a Karyogram Online
- My Testing Options
- SIS homepage
- GOLD connect
- Sarah Sawyer Lab at UT Austin
- Scotland - CiteSeerX
- Introduction to Genetic Algorithm
- Battle of the sexes may set the brain : Article : Nature
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