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An international group of investigators, led by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University's Kimmel Cancer Center, have solved the mystery of why a substantial percentage of castrate-resistant metastatic prostate cancer cells contain abnormally high levels of the pro-growth protein Stat5. They discovered that the gene that makes the protein is amplified — duplicated many times over — in these cancer cells, which allows them to produce excess amounts of the oncogenic protein. The study,...

Vermillion Offers Women New Hope with OVA1, a FDA-Cleared Test Designed to Aid in the Prediction of Malignancy Prior to Surgery on an Ovarian Mass AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermillion, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRML), a molecular diagnostics company focused on gynecologic cancers and women's health, joins ovarian cancer organizations around the world in recognizing May 8 as World Ovarian Cancer Day. On this day, ovarian cancer organizations are uniting to educate their...

Two Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine studies presented at the 2013 AUA Annual Meeting demonstrate Decipher's ability to outperform existing tools for predicting metastasis and disease progression SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that data presented by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers at the 2013 Annual Meeting for the American Urological Association demonstrated that Decipher(TM), a transformative genomic...

The Melanoma Research Foundation partners with Freddie Freeman to underscore the need for early detection, sunscreen protection and skin screenings WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When the Atlanta Braves' first baseman, Freddie Freeman, was just a child, he lost his mother to melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer. As a tribute to her memory, and in recognition of both Melanoma Awareness Month and Mother's Day, Freeman is joining forces with the Melanoma Research...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Now that the days are getting longer and longer across North America, there’s no excuse for not going outside and getting a little sun. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Edinburgh, exposing the skin to sunlight can lower blood pressure, effectively reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular disease. The researchers said the blood pressure benefits of getting moderate sunlight most...

Join participating Planet Fitness locations nationwide from May 8th-15th for just $10 down and then only $10 a month; initial enrollment fee donated to support the cause NEWINGTON, N.H., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This Mother's Day, $10 never meant so much. Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and friendly prices, today announced that the company and participating franchisees are sponsoring the brand's fourth annual Mother's Day...

Planet Fitness donates $10 enrollment fees to support the cause TROY, Mich., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Mother's Day, Planet Fitness is sponsoring its fourth annual Mother's Day promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), and Michigan's media community is rallying to support the cause. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130508/PH09495 ) In southeast Michigan alone, the media community is donating over $40,000 worth of air time...

One of the primary goals of the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is reaching out to US Navy Veterans, who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or with any type of lung cancer related to asbestos exposure, because there can be significant compensation for these types of individuals, provided they have the most skilled, and experienced mesothelioma, or asbestos exposure lawyers representing them. The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center says, "If a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma,...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Plumbers, or pipe fitters had some of most extreme exposures to asbestos, and If a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma worked as a plumber, or pipe fitter we want the victim, or their family members to call us at 866-714-6466 for instant access to the most skilled, and experienced mesothelioma lawyers in the nation, because the best lawyers get the best mesothelioma compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com...

After her diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer, Shannon Miller was worried she wouldn't be able to have another child. Today, cancer-free and pregnant, she's helping Turn The Towns Teal® to raise awareness about the disease. Brookside, NJ (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 After Shannon Miller, the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two-and-a-half years ago, she was worried she may not be able to have more children. “There was always that...