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  1. 'Dark Night Rises' Star Goes On Dream Date with Cancer Patient

    Thu, 30 May 2013

    When Kayleigh Duff, a young British mother who is battling a rare form of liver cancer , said on a TV program that one of her wishes was to meet Tom Hardy, she didn't necessarily expect it to come true. It did

  2. Vaccines Aren't Just for Kids

    Wed, 15 May 2013

    for use for those between the ages of 11-26. Hepatitis B can cause long-term infection and is a common risk factor for liver cancer , so medical experts encourage all adults at risk to get vaccinated against it. Currently, all children who are vaccinated

  3. Young Cancer Patient Lives On as a Character in 'Total War: Rome II'

    Wed, 20 Mar 2013

    significance for the developers at Creative Assembly. The character is modeled after a young man named James, who recently died of liver cancer , and inspired the video game developers with his kindness and bravery. James was 24 when he visited Creative Assembly

  4. Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk of Liver Cancer

    Thu, 29 Nov 2012

    to develop liver cancer and 45 percent with less liver cancer , according chemoprevention of hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic and primary liver cancer : viral infections developing hepatocellular carcinoma is low enough

  5. The 9 Worst Picnic Foods

    Fri, 7 Sep 2012

    convenience may travel well to a picnic, but they're full of preservatives linked to kidney damage and dyes that may cause liver cancer . The cans themselves are lined with bisphenol A (aka BPA), a chemical linked to brain cancer, breast cancer, diabetes

  6. Why Baby Boomers Need Hep C, HIV Testing

    Thu, 26 Jul 2012

    have become available, it is important to identify patients with the virus so that complications such as liver failure and liver cancer can be prevented. New medications on the market promise shorter treatment periods and fewer side effects for patients

News

  1. Community Shows Support for 4-Year-Old with Terminal Cancer

    Fri, 8 Jun 2012

    themselves showing support for Dyrk Burcie, a 4-year-old from Texas with terminal cancer. Dyrk was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer when he was just 3 years old. "On March 8, 2011, while Dyrk was getting a bath, we felt a distinct mass on his abdomen

  2. Sister of Alleged Romney Target Has 'No Knowledge' of Any Bullying Incident

    Thu, 10 May 2012

    likely put out a statement later via a family attorney. "If he were still alive today, he would be furious [about the story] ," she said with tears in her eyes. John Lauber died of liver cancer in 2004, according to the Washington Post .

  3. One in 6 Cancers Caused by Infection

    Tue, 8 May 2012

    vaccinate all children against hepatitis B, so their risk of liver cancer down the road will be very much reduced," said Schaffner look back 20 years from now, we will see the occurrence of liver cancer dropping precipitously." The realization that infections

  4. Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Early Promise, But Further Trials Will Tell

    Tue, 17 Apr 2012

    cancer. The vaccine for hepatitis B has proven to be successful in preventing infection with the virus that can lead to liver cancer . The same goes for the human papillomavirus vaccine and its success in preventing cervical, vaginal and anal cancers

  5. Rare Condition Means Another Dry St. Patrick's Day

    Fri, 16 Mar 2012

    symptoms of menopause, depression and hypertension. But she also was terrified to learn that people with hemochromatosis "get liver cancer , that they die of cirrhosis and claim they hadn't been heavy drinkers or drinkers at all," she said in an interview

  6. Blue People Look for Genetic Connection to Kentucky Fugates

    Wed, 7 Mar 2012

    depended on when she got upset or was cold. It was so pronounced that everybody thought she was sick." Parker died at 73 of liver cancer nine years ago, "So we may never know," said her daughter-in-law. Amanda Susan Horsley had blue-tinged skin and

  7. Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali: ‘They Needed Each Other’

    Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Say the name Joe Frazier and the next thought in the minds of most is Muhammad Ali. The connection is inevitable, and with Frazier gone, it may just be eternal. For all of Frazier’s successes, the Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion, will likely forever be...

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Videos

  1. This Week 01/27: John McCain, Robert Menendez on Bipartisan Immigration Reform

    Sun, 27 Jan 2013

    attack on the consulate why wasn't Department of Defense assets there at seven hours. That went on to some of question liver cancer which had urged some of the questions have come out of the Pentagon and have been answered about half white text Iran actually

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    at seven hours. That went on to -- some of -- question liver cancer which had urged some of the questions have come out of the Pentagon and have been answered about half white text Iran
  2. Bee Gees Songwriter Robin Gibb Dies at 62

    Mon, 21 May 2012

    The disco singer fought a long battle against colon and liver cancer .

  3. Cancer Patient Inspires Quarterback

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009

    sister Lynn if she had hair into And that's good that pepper Eleven months ago Jenna was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer called amber and all have to when they drew the picture of said that. You know here's liver looks like atlas. Quite shocking

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    -- Eleven months ago Jenna was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer called amber and all have to -- -- when they drew the picture of said that. You know here's -- -- liver
  4. Moms Get Younger, Chemo Saturation

    Wed, 4 Feb 2009

    Wherever cancer starts in the breast or colon or scan it often spreads to the liver. 200000 Americans get a grim diagnosis of liver cancer each year but now some hope. From an experimental approach John McKenzie reports on medicine on the cutting edge. And Linda

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    often spreads to the liver. 200000 Americans get a grim diagnosis of liver cancer each year but now some hope. From an experimental approach John McKenzie reports on medicine on the cutting edge. And Linda Campbell
  5. Joe Frazier: Boxing Legend Dead at 67

    Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    going to Begin with the passing of a boxing legend Joseph Frazier smoking as he was called died after a short battle with liver cancer . Best remembered for three ferocious. Battles against including. The in Manila and in a statement today Ali who arguably

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    smoking -- as he was called died after a short battle with liver cancer . Best remembered for three ferocious. Battles against -- -- -- including. The -- in Manila and in a statement today Ali who
  6. Coffee for Cancer?

    Wed, 17 Aug 2011

    study found that coffee and tea drinkers have reduced risk of liver cancer which is must come in the US but one of the most common cancers worldwide and why is that is their connection between skin cancer liver cancer we're not sure we're not sure of the mechanism of AT

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    the study found that coffee and tea drinkers have reduced risk of liver cancer which is must come in the US but one of the most common cancers worldwide and why is that is their connection between skin cancer liver cancer we're not sure we're not sure of the mechanism of AT aren't on the effects on the body. Okay and -- in
  7. Herman Cain Interview: Defending 9-9-9 Plan

    Wed, 12 Oct 2011

    of that philosophy of peace through strength and clarity. Is my philosophy let me ask you about your help you stage four liver cancer you write about it extensively. In your book and I'm just wondering what are doctors telling you your condition. Right

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    philosophy let me ask you about your help you -- stage four liver cancer you write about it extensively. In your book and I'm just wondering what are doctors telling you -- your condition. Right now
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Actor Tom Hardy, left, visited Kayleigh Duff, right, for a surprise lunch on May 29, 2013. The surprise was arranged by Katie Brich, Duff's best friend, who is working to fulfill Duff's "wish ...
  2. VIDEO: The disco singer fought a long battle against colon and liver cancer.
  3. VIDEO: The former boxing heavyweight died of liver cancer.
  4. VIDEO: 4-year-old Jenna Waters battles liver cancer with a college QB in her corner.

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