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Drew Olanoff, known for letting people blame his cancer for everything on Twitter with his #blamedrewscancer tag, has put his @drew screen-name up for auction with proceeds going to the Livestrong foundation. Drew Carey said he will bid $1 million if he can get 1 million followers on his twitter profile, @drewfromtv, by the end of the year.
In helping raise awareness about the types of cancer that target women, The Hangover star and Amanda's No. 1 crush filmed a PSA for The Noreen Fraser Foundation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/health/research/02cance...
Companies are pouring billions into developing cancer drugs, lured by the high prices such drugs can command.
The photo on the left was taken in April after Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The photo on the right was taken recently, showing the actor's success fighting the illness using a method called CyberKnife.
Some Facebook users re-imagine popular Beastie Boys songs to include Adam “MCA” Yauch's announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/23/obit.jerri.nielsen/i...
Dr. Jerri Nielse has succumbed to cancer and dies. She was stationed in Antarctica in 1999, diagnosed her own breast cancer, performed her own biopsy, and administered chemotherapy drugs dropped to her by parachute.
Celebrity Buzz Wildly famous English reality star Jade Goody (virtually unknown stateside), became “somewhat of a national touchstone” - sparking debate about race, class and celebrity - after she decided to have her fatal bout with cancer documented, which ended yesterday, after she passed away in her sleep. She leaves behind a husband, two kids, and a very weird, fascinating legacy.
http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/site/c.frKPI1PAIoE/b.5...
From Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Challenge, a video in which people tell cancer how much they hate it.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008151320...
Scientists have figured out the structure of the Senecavirus, a natural virus that isn’t harmful to humans but attacks cancer with 10,000 times more specificity than chemo. Early phase clinical trials have already started for small cell lung cancer patients.
Celebrity Buzz Actress Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Luckily, the disease was caught early and she is expected to make a full recovery. Applegate will appear on Stand Up To Cancer, a televised cancer research fundraiser, on September 5th, 2008
Culture Buzz 31 simple food and lifestyle choices that will reduce your risk of developing cancer. Turns out cancer is more predictable than one would think and you can prevent it significantly by making the right choices.
Business Buzz Another round of Steve Jobs Deathwatch rumors are flying after his Macworld keynote cancellation. Apple shares fell 2 percent today on the report. Similar rumors circulated after Jobs' gaunt appearance during the 3G iPhone launch, so as always, take everything with a grain of salt. He beat pancreatic cancer 4 years ago but kept it a secret until it was clear he was recovering. Apple fans, investors, and industry watchers are hoping that won't be repeated. Get well soon, Steve!
Politics Buzz The candidate’s wife shows remarkable courage and grace in the face of cancer diagnosis. What do you do when you learn you have incurable cancer spreading in your body? Most people would pull the covers over their head and feel sorry for themselves, but Elizabeth Edwards insisted on continuing her work helping her husband become President of the United States. She inspired the press, bloggers, and the general public by saying “I don’t look sickly, I don’t feel sickly,” and then continued her hectic schedule.
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