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Oxford BioMedica Cancer Shot Provokes Response in Most Patients
10/25/2008
TroVax cancer vaccine provokes a response in most bowel, kidney and prostate cancer patients who took part in several trials and may prolong lives, a survey found.
Proteolix Presents Solid Tumor Clinical Trial Results For Carfilzomib
10/24/2008
One renal cell (clear cell) patient who had previously failed three prior rounds of treatment achieved a partial response and remains on the study after eight months of treatment.
Cycling 100 miles in memory of a dear family member and friend
10/20/2008
Family members of friends of Lech Zalewski had an eventful day as they participated in the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen's Annual Fall Century Ride to raise money for the Kidney Cancer Association
Cancer takes 'nice, humble' ex-Cubs pitcher
10/14/2008
Former major league pitcher Kevin Foster, who fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing for the Cubs, died Saturday at the age of 39. The former Evanston High star died in an Oklahoma City hospital after a six-month bout with renal cell carcinoma, his brother, Mark Foster, said. Source: Chicago Tribune
Kidney Cancer Education & Support Group Leaders Needed
10/12/2008
We are seeking group leaders to lead Kidney Cancer Education & Support Groups in Salt Lake City, UT, Indianapolis, IN, and Charleston, SC
Drug Sorafenib Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes
10/11/2008
People with kidney cancer, regardless of age, seem to benefit from and tolerate sorafenib drug therapy equally well, a new study says.
Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading
10/11/2008
California researchers say they have developed molecular "smart bombs" that stop pancreatic and kidney cancer from spreading in mice.
Plea for cancer drug
10/10/2008
Mrs Murphy, from Salford, lost a High Court fight to force Salford Primary Care Trust to fund her treatment.
Skip Backus, is a former contractor who likes to solve problems with his hands.
10/01/2008
On the same day he was offered the job, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer.
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