Cancer Research Bookmarks

StandUp2Cancer Reading List

Contains list of cancer-related books recommended by the nonprofit organization StandUp2Cancer. All titles are available through the book retailer Barnes & Noble.

Foundation for Health Coverage Education: Eligibility Tool

Easy-to-use online tool which the medically uninsured/underinsured can use to find public and private health coverage programs offered in their state. Gives a summary of assorted plans/assistance that many healthcare consumers may not be aware of. Links and phone numbers are usually included.

Labtimes: Calendar of Events

Provides schedule of international scientific conferences and workshops. Provides concise info on many seminars/meetings related to cancer research and cancer-related topics. Includes links to conference home pages in most cases.

Myself Together Again

A young breast cancer survivor shares pictures and information about her recovery from a double mastectomy. Contains graphic photographs of her torso after the initial operation and through reconstruction process.

US Surgeon General - Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative for Schools and Teachers

Department of Health and Human Services site that provides resources for teachers and administrators wanting to improve fitness and nutrition programs in their schools. Contains success stories from other successful programs, links to statistics, and tip

caBIG™ Community Website

Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid from NCI. Portal for a networking initiative to share information about cancer research. Contains newsletters and updates on programs to connect the cancer community.

American College of Physicians - Patient Education and Caring End-of-Life Series

Free ACP guides of interest to patients and families dealing with advanced cancer. Includes useful information on pain management, palliative care, etc.

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Recent Cancer Research Articles

Sexy Survivors Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Thirteen beautiful men and women raise awareness about an ugly topic: colorectal cancer. These sexy survivors are showing their scars hoping to save lives.

Genetic Six-Pack Could Cause Common Leukemia

Families of CLL patients face a higher risk of getting the disease, but a genetic link couldn’t be found. UK scientists say a 6-gene combo could be the key.

Wistar Maps Telomerase Enzyme Present in Most Cancers

Scientists map the structure of a key enzyme found in over 90 percent of human cancers. Their discovery could lead to treatments with fewer side effects.

Testicular Cancer Patient Advances to Olympic Semifinals

Cancer patients and survivors cheer on US swimmer Eric Shanteau as he progresses to the semifinals of the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing, China.

Cancer Concerns Halt Prison Computer Recycling Programs

Prison employees and inmates who participated in UNICOR’s electronics recycling program may have been exposed to carcinogens. Families could be at risk too.

Do You Really Want to Help a Cancer Patient? Donate Blood

People often ask what they can do to help a cancer patient. The next time somebody asks you say, DONATE BLOOD! Here are some good reasons why.

Candidates Share Cancer Plans at 2008 LIVESTRONG Summit

Sen John McCain heads to Ohio State University later this month to share his plans for combating cancer in the US. Will Sen Barack Obama join him?

Peer-Reviewed Journals

CHEMISTRY: Spinning in Place
Science - Editor's Choice - 10/06/2008

Graphene 2.0
Nature Nanotechnology - 10/06/2008

Radiation oncology health technology assessment—the best is the enemy of the good
Nature Clinical Practice Oncology - 10/06/2008

Nanoscale architectural tuning of parylene patch devices to control therapeutic release rates
Nanotechnology - 10/01/2008

Cover Page
Human Molecular Genetics - 10/01/2008

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1{alpha} directly enhances the transcriptional activity of stem cell factor (SCF) in response to hypoxia and epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Carcinogenesis - 10/01/2008

In This Issue
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 09/30/2008

Editorial
Briefings in Functional Genomics and Proteomics - 09/26/2008

Databases, data tombs and dust in the wind
Bioinformatics - 09/26/2008

Genomics of Aspergillus oryzae: Learning from the History of Koji Mold and Exploration of Its Future
DNA Research - 09/26/2008

In this issue
Annals of Oncology - 09/22/2008

IN THIS ISSUE
International Immunology - 09/18/2008

Long-term Observation of 64 Patients with Roentgenographically Occult Lung Cancer Treated with External Irradiation and Intraluminal Irradiation Using Low-dose-rate Iridium
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - 09/04/2008

[NEWS & VIEWS] SCREENING MESSAGES NOT REACHING CRITICAL AUDIENCE, STUDY FINDS
CA - 09/03/2008

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