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Just over a week ago, all three major networks simultaneously broadcast Stand Up to Cancer. The organization has raised $100 million since its inception and the funds will go directly to funding research programs to fight this deadly disease. Documentary film maker Errol Morris made this three minute video that captures surprising and surprisingly moving moments about how cancer has affected people's lives.Buzz News Roundup, 9/8
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Celebs Stand Up To Cancer
Friday night the entertainment world united to Stand Up To Cancer. The telethon took place on both coasts and aired on CBS, ABC and NBC. Prior to the event there was a red carpet in LA at Kodak Theatre.
Stand Up to Cancer With the Stars
Most likely, cancer has affected everybody in one way or another, which is why it's so important that we bind together to find a cure. But it's not just your own efforts to stay healthy that will keep cancer out of your life. You should also think about the greater cause.
TV Tonight: Stand Up to Cancer
Sometimes it might seem as though my heart is made of snark, but really, when celebrities get together to raise money for a good cause, I just have to stand in awe of their power. That's why I'm curious to see tonight's Stand Up to Cancer telethon, which will be broadcast on ABC, CBS, NBC, and E! starting at 8 p.m.
Christina Applegate Stands Up to Breast Cancer
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Beyonce Stands Up and For Her Girls
Beyonce stopped by City Hall Park in NYC yesterday for J&R's MusicFest concert series, but she wasn't there to take the stage. Instead, she was out and looking happy to play fan for a change watching performances from sister Solange and Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams. While it's been a bit since we've had a new Beyonce single to sing along with, you can check out her Stand Up to Cancer collaboration track, "Just Stand Up," with all the rest of those fabulous women after the jump.
Jessica Biel Steps Out In Pink, Stands Up To Cancer
Jessica Biel looked flirty and girly in her pink dress leaving lunch at La Conversation in LA yesterday. Between hanging out with Justin and watching him work, the actress has also been keeping herself busy recording a PSA for Stand Up To Cancer. The announcement was introduced by Sarah Jessica Parker and Sheryl Crow at the MLB All-Star game, while ABC, NBC, and CBS will host a telethon on September 5 to raise money for the charity.
Breast cancer
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- Introduction
- Risk Factors
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- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Medications
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Resources
- References
- In September 2007, Evista (raloxifene) was approved for prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and postmenopausal women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. Raloxifene and tamoxifen are the only two drugs approved for breast cancer prevention in high-risk women.
- In March 2007, lapatinib (Tykerb) was approved in combination with capecitabine (Xeloda) for treatment of advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
- In November 2006, trastuzumab (Herceptin) was approved for treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. Trastuzumab is also approved for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
- The American College of Physicians’ 2007 guidelines recommend that women with a low risk for breast cancer talk to their doctor before starting to have mammogram screening at age 40.
Non-small cell lung cancer
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Diagnostic Tests
- Staging Systems
- Surgical Procedures
- Radiation Treatments
- Treatment Options by Stages...
- Chemotherapy Treatments
- Investigative Agents
- Resources
- References
- About 3,000 nonsmokers die each year of lung cancer resulting from exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a 2006 Surgeon General report.
- Advexin, a genetic therapy that contains the p53 tumor-suppressor gene, is showing promise. A 2006 study in Japan found that out of 13 patients with advanced NSCLC receiving Advexin, 10 had stabilized. Advexin is in Phase II clinical trials for NSCLC.
- Studies are finding that NSCLC tumors in people who never smoked have a much higher rate of epithelial growth-factor receptor (EGFR) mutations.
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