A sarcoma (from the Greek 'sarx' meaning "flesh") is a cancer that arises from transformed connective tissue cells. These cells originate from embryonic mesoderm, or middle layer, which forms the bone, cartilage, and fat tissues. Read More
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Venezuelan politics has almost willingly let President Hugo Chavez's terminal illness hijack the ongoing presidential election campaign, which would have otherwise been its best chance to reassess his 13-year-long governance and revolutionary brand of socialism. (Apr 11)
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The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Wednesday are: L&L Energy, FSI International, Hartford Financial Services, Tecumseh Products, Oracle Corp, Bank of America Corp, Baker Hughes, Perfect World Co, Halliburton Co and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals. (Mar 21)
MORE TOPICS: BANK OF AMERICA, ORACLE
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Did you know that vaccinating your cat with the typical, recommended feline vaccination schedule may lead to your furry friend developing cancer? (Feb 27)
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As Hugo Chavez heads to Cuba to have surgery on a second lesion in his pelvis, medical experts say the Venezuelan president still has a chance to be cured, but he may have to battle fatigue as he campaigns for re-election in October. (Feb 25)
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Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, will fly to Cuba this Friday in preparation for the surgery he will undergo next week. Chavez has a recurring growth in his pelvic region. He was operated on in the same area last year in June when he was diagnosed with cancer. (Feb 24)
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The FDA announced it will import drugs used to fight ovarian cancer and childhood leukemia to supplement the nation's growing shortage of those critical medications. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, WHITE HOUSE, AIDS, CANCER, LEUKEMIA
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A Giants Super Bowl 2012 win celebration video from the team's plane emerged after New York beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday evening. (Feb 06)
MORE TOPICS: NEW YORK, CANCER, SUPER BOWL
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There can only be one winner in the NFL's Super Bowl, but for two opposing players in this Sunday's game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, success in a much bigger battle with much higher stakes has already been achieved: victory over cancer. (Feb 05)
MORE TOPICS: CANCER, SUPER BOWL, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NEW YORK, LYMPHOMA
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The heartwarming airport greetings and encounter with a six-year old cancer patient marked the beginning of a couple's much anticipated visit in Calgary. The royal presence is expected to boost the revered Stampede internationally. (Jul 07)
MORE TOPICS: CANCER, LOS ANGELES
By Quality stocks
CytRx Corp., a biotech company specializing in oncology, today announced that the Office of Orphan Product Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for the company’s INNO-206 for the treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcomas. (Jul 05)
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