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M.D. Anderson is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:

Racial lung cancer models aid predictions

HOUSTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they've developed the first lung cancer risk model for African-Americans.

Drug may become new breast cancer therapy

HOUSTON, May 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. study shows Gefitinib, a once-promising drug for treating lung cancer, can enhance hormonal therapy for treating some metastatic breast cancers.

Researchers try to define 'fatigue' better

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 19 (UPI) -- Fatigue is a recognized symptom of cancer treatment, but the measurement of fatigue has been based on many different definitions, a U.S. researcher says.
High fat diet linked to prostate cancer

High fat diet linked to prostate cancer

HOUSTON, May 9 (UPI) -- Men who ate diets low in saturated fat after having the prostate removed to treat cancer had better survival rates, a U.S. study said.

Study: EGFR protects cancer cells

HOUSTON, May 6 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they've discovered a growth factor receptor long known to fuel cancer cell growth, also protects tumor cells.

Genetic map of a cancerous bladder created

HOUSTON, May 6 (UPI) -- U.S.-led cancer researchers have created a physical-genetic map depicting a cancerous bladder's molecular journey from normal cells to malignancy.
Take precautions against sun exposure

Take precautions against sun exposure

HOUSTON, May 5 (UPI) -- Spending time outdoors requires taking precautions against sun damage, a U.S. dermatology expert says.

More calories up pancreatic cancer risk

SAN DIEGO, April 16 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say mice fed less calories had sharply reduced development of pancreatic cancer.

Study: Obesity might cause some cancers

HOUSTON, April 16 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests calorie restrictions inhibit some cancers, while obesity fuels development of epithelial cancers.

Drug might become new leukemia treatment

SAN DIEGO, April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists have produced a drug to treat a rare class of blood diseases called myeloproliferative disorders, including leukemia.
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