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Study: Big Pharma Influences Breast Cancer Research Results

February 27, 2007 – 9:58 am

In an enlightening and alarming new study, researchers led by Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn of the University of North Carolina report that clinical breast-cancer trials that are funded by drug companies tend to produce more favorable results than independently funded studies. According to the authors, “Pharmaceutical involvement in published clinical breast-cancer research may affect study design, […]

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Komen unveils big plans to help beat breast cancer

February 11, 2007 – 10:32 pm

DALLAS - The pink ribbons will still adorn everything from teddy bears to yogurt lids. But now, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is also taking a more provocative approach with its familiar symbol.
New billboards across the nation feature the organization’s logo and a woman’s upper body in a T-shirt that reads: “We only focus […]

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Healy caught out over breast cancer gaffe

February 11, 2007 – 10:27 pm

The National Breast Cancer Foundation has accused cricket commentator Ian Healy of being flippant and silly after being caught on camera mimicking a violin player while interviewing Andrew Symonds about fundraising for the disease.
General manager Sue Murray said it had been flooded with emails and phone calls of complaint — but insisted that Healy should […]

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