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University of Nebraska president apologizes to governor over cancer research center funding
September 18, 2012 7:02 PM
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The president of the University of Nebraska is apologizing to Gov. Dave Heineman over questions about the funding of a $370 million cancer research center in Omaha. Heineman has insisted that he supported committing $50 million in state money for the project with the understanding that... more » -
Cancer is leading economic killer
August 17, 2010 6:30 PM
American Cancer Society researchers say that cancer is now the world's leading economic killer as well as its likely top cause of death. Their new report says that cancer costs more in productivity and lost life than AIDS, tuberculosis or other infectious diseases. Cancer's economic impact was $895 billion in... more » -
Preventing cancer with vitamins
June 16, 2010 9:38 AM
A new study suggests vitamin B6 could play a large role in preventing lung cancer. A European study of nearly 400,000 adults found having above average blood levels of vitamin B6 and an amino acid called methionine, reduced the risk for lung cancer by 50 percent -- even among... more » -
'Ride With Lance' raises money for cancer research
September 12, 2009 11:14 AM
Fifty cyclists are riding with Lance Armstrong after raising at least $20,000 apiece in donations for cancer research. They will cover about 66 miles on Saturday alongside the seven-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor. Canadian cycling champ Steve Bauer is also participating in the event on roads... more »
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