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Global hub may draw 10,000 scientists, staffers

by Woody Weingarten | Feb 4, 2016 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts

Organizers predict new cancer research campus in London will become the world’s best Architect’s rendering of new London cancer hubQuestion: What would you get if you brought together 10,000 scientists, clinical and support staffers?Answer: A new...

Art stems from 1 in 8 women getting the disease

by Woody Weingarten | Jan 31, 2016 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts

Torso project shows how breast cancer survivors turn suffering into display of healing, courageI’ve long believed in the concept of turning a negative into a positive.So I admire the breast cancer survivors who — with help from families and friends —...
Are researchers, discoveries being cloistered?

Are researchers, discoveries being cloistered?

by Woody Weingarten | Jan 20, 2016 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts, Woody's favorites

Biden urges end to ‘cancer politics’ but more teamwork among docs, scientists, donors Vice President Joseph Biden It’s a presidential election year so, naturally, there’s lots of disturbing politics (no matter where you’re positioned on...

Book for male caregivers available everywhere

by Woody Weingarten | Jan 14, 2016 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts

Stores re-stocking book aimed at male caregivers of breast cancer patients, ‘Rollercoaster’Help available at any age.Is finding a copy of “Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner’s breast cancer” like finding the proverbial...

Does cancer cure take back seat to bottom line?

by Woody Weingarten | Dec 31, 2015 | 'Rollercoaster…' posts

Extending cancer patients’ lives more profitable than preventing disease, says N.Y. Times scribeHeidi Williams, MacArthur “genius” granteeWant to know why preventing cancer isn’t the chief priority in development of drugs?Answer: It’s not...
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