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Uruguay legend Cubilla dead at 72
Mar 04, 2013 06:24 EST
Legendary Uruguayan footballer and coach Luis Cubilla has died from stomach cancer at the age of 72, family members said.
Merck KGaA suffers setback on cancer drug
Jul 05, 2012 06:28 EDT
German pharmaceuticals maker Merck KGaA said Thursday that phase III clinical trials of its gastric cancer drug Erbitux had shown no benefits for patients.
Infection causes one in six new cancer cases: study
May 08, 2012 19:23 EDT
Largely preventable or treatable infections with viruses, bacteria and parasites cause about two million new cancer cases and 1.5 million cancer deaths each year, said a study published Wednesday.
Novartis says EU approves expanded use of Glivec
Feb 27, 2012 14:36 EST
Swiss pharmaceutical group Novartis said Monday the European Union will allow it to expand its use of the drug Glivec to treat certain rare forms of gastrointestinal cancer.
Otsuka America receives FDA nod for breath test in children
Feb 27, 2012 11:48 EST
(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have approved Otsuka America Pharmaceutical's breath test to detect bacterial infection that causes stomach inflammation and ulcer, for use in children aged 3 to 17 years.
Cancer-suffering Korean song contestant rivets nation
Nov 02, 2011 07:41 EDT
SEOUL (Reuters) - Lim Yoon-taek sings in a quartet battling for the crown in the third season of the South Korean equivalent of "American Idol," with the semifinals looming this Friday.
Heavy drinking tied to higher stomach cancer risk
Oct 28, 2011 18:21 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who down more than four alcoholic drinks in a day may have a heightened risk of stomach cancer, a large European analysis suggests.
Stool test good for catching colon cancer: study
Aug 02, 2011 13:40 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The inexpensive tests that look for hidden blood in a person's stool are effective for colon cancer screening, a study out Tuesday confirms.
Egypt's ex-president Mubarak has cancer: lawyer
Jun 20, 2011 15:29 EDT
Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak, whose trial on charges of ordering the killing of anti-regime protesters is due to start in August, has stomach cancer, his lawyer Farid al-Dib said on Monday.
Egypt's ex-president Mubarak 'has cancer'
Jun 20, 2011 10:49 EDT
Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak, whose trial on charges of ordering the killing of anti-regime protesters is due to start in August, has stomach cancer, his lawyer Farid al-Dib said on Monday.
Evidence ties smoking to throat, stomach cancer
Mar 29, 2011 16:22 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers face an increased risk of certain types of throat and stomach cancers, even years after they quit, a new study finds.
Brazil VP undergoes unsuccessful surgery
Dec 22, 2010 21:20 EST
Brazil vice president undergoes unsuccessful surgery as he fights stomach cancer. Brazil's long-ailing vice president has undergone another surgery to remove a tumor causing intestinal bleeding.
Henrietta King, wife of boxing promoter, dies
Dec 03, 2010 16:31 EST
Henrietta King, wife of boxing promoter Don King, dies in South Florida. Henrietta King, wife of boxing promoter Don King, has died in South Florida. She was 87.
Brazil Vice President undergoes new surgery
Nov 27, 2010 14:17 EST
Brazil: Vice president undergoes another surgery as he fights stomach cancer. Doctors say Brazil's vice president has successfully undergone surgery for an intestinal blockage and hemorrhage.
Red meat linked to esophageal, stomach cancer risks
Nov 05, 2010 11:34 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Red-meat lovers may have a greater likelihood of developing certain cancers of the throat and stomach than people who limit their intake of steaks and hamburgers, a new study suggests.
Experts find gene variants for stomach cancer
Aug 23, 2010 23:47 EDT
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists have identified genetic mutations that appear to be associated with both esophageal and stomach cancer in two studies in China, suggesting they may share similar triggers.
Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer
Aug 22, 2010 13:02 EDT
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists have identified genetic mutations that appear to be associated with both esophageal and stomach cancer in two studies in China, suggesting they may share similar triggers.
Saudi statesman and poet dies of stomach cancer
Aug 15, 2010 11:30 EDT
Former Saudi ambassador to Britain and renowned Arabic poet dies of stomach cancer. Ghazi Algosaibi, Saudi Arabia's consummate statesman and liberal writer, died Sunday at the age of 70 from stomach cancer, relatives said.
Sen. Durbin of Ill. has stomach tumor removed
Aug 12, 2010 13:13 EDT
Aides say no cancer found in tumor removed from Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin of Ill.. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois has had a stomach tumor removed and is recovering at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
