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A third of cancer patients go through psychological disorders A study from the University of Leipzig has found that one in three cancer patients develop mental illness. According to the study, this almost 50% higher than the rate in the general population, which stands at around 20%.

Cancer research leads to returns on investment London - A new report, examining the return-on-investment from cancer research, quantifies the returns from the U.K.’s investments as 'considerable'.

Op-Ed: Brazilian cancer patient and daughter grateful for alkaline diet A few years ago, a young Brazilian woman working and studying in Italy left the country to return to Brazil, so that she could care for her father who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Before she left, she met a woman who told her about alkaline diets.

New wonder drug matches and kills all kinds of cancer Stanford researchers are on track to start testing a new cancer fighting drug. Thousands are lining up to be the first to try the new drug.

Molecule that causes cancer cells to 'commit suicide' discovered University Park - Researchers from Penn State University have identified a molecule which, when introduced to the TRAIL protein, causes cancer cells to "commit suicide".

Fifteen-year-old revolutionizes cancer testing Jack Andraka appears to be your average 15 year-old high school freshman, enjoying kayaking and watching Glee. However, few high school freshmen receive the Gordon E. Moore Award for developing a new cancer testing method.

Bike For the Fight against cancer arrives in Los Angeles Special Tel Aviv - Bike For the Fight CEO, Tom Peled flew from Tel Aviv yesterday and landed in Los Angeles to prepare for his trip together with Eran Rozen, Roey Peleg and Luca Seres. Starting August 1st from Malibu, they’ll travel 3,000 miles across the US to New York.

New research: Killing the messenger stops cancer cell growth Tel Aviv - Research scientists at Israel's Weizmann Institute have found a way of blocking one type of molecular message that causes rampant cellular growth.

Bike For the Fight against cancer; 3,000 mile ride begins in L.A. Special Tel Aviv - For cancer research, Israeli, Tom Peled will cycle 3,000 miles across the US from Los Angeles to New York, starting August 1st. All monies raised go to the Israel Cancer Research Fund for grants to fund scientists in their work to find cures for cancer.

Bike For the Fight against cancer; 3,000 mile ride begins in L.A. Special Tel Aviv - For cancer research, Israeli, Tom Peled will cycle 3,000 miles across the US from Los Angeles to New York, starting August 1st. All monies raised go to the Israel Cancer Research Fund for grants to fund scientists in their work to find cures for cancer.

Op-Ed: Thank you Terry Fox, you've inspired us 32 years later Thirty-two years ago a young man, virtually unknown, begun a journey that will not end until the enemy he fought against was gone. Terry Fox started his race across Canada to raise funds for cancer research on April 12 and inspired the world.

McGill University scientists dance for cancer Montreal - A group of scientists from McGill University decided to do something a little bit different while trying to raise funds for their cancer research centre. They got a sponsor, a choreographer, started dancing and made a video.

British 70-year-old man swims across the English Channel Dover - Roger Allsopp, a British 70-year-old grandfather, claimed the new Guinness World Record as the oldest person in history to swim the English Channel by crossing from Dover to Calais in less than 18 hours.

Physicists develop mathematical model that predicts tumour growth Heidelberg - According to an article in New Scientist magazine, physicists have developed a mathematical model which shows how tumours evolve.

Race for life event attracts 3,000 girls raising money for cancer Special More than 3,000 women took part in a 5km (3.1 miles) race this Sunday raising thousands of pounds to go towards cancer research charities in the UK.

Dog accidentally runs half marathon, raises $13,000 for charity Partaking in marathons is a popular way to raise money for charity. So popular, a dog from Howard County, Maryland, decided to get involved.

Constable Tony Vella gets shaved to support cancer research Special Toronto - On Friday three of Toronto Police's finest went under the blade to make a difference for cancer research. They were shaved to support Cops for Cancer at police headquarters.

Study: Taller men have higher risk for testicular cancer According to a new study led by researchers in the U.S, taller men have a higher risk for developing testicular cancer. Researchers also said that family history carry more cancer risks than a man's height.

Terry Fox's parents speak about their son Thirty years ago young Terry Fox was forced to give up his run across Canada when cancer returned. The news that cancer had come back to the young inspirational athlete was heartbreaking to his parents Betty and Rolly Fox.

Duke researcher suspended, accused of lying about credentials Durham - Duke University's School of Medicine has suspended a researcher and three cancer studies he was supervising after administrators learned that he had overstated his academic credentials.

April Cancer Research Month Brings Out the 'Can' in Cancer Help Special Cancer is a word that strikes fear and takes most people a sentence to express. But it can be expressed by a single word: "can. Some professionals in the medical and support groups are proving that right now.

5,000 Miles Walked for Cancer in His Mother's Memory Last year, a twenty-seven year old Washington man took a notion to raise money for cancer research, left his job and took his first steps on what became a 5,000 mile walk. Today, Matt Gregory has completed his journey.

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