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Medical Updates

	FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer

	Bright Spots of 2008

	Racial Gap Widens as Colorectal Cancer Death Rate Drops
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News You Can Use

	New Ad Campaign Urges Healthcare Reform

	Food Diaries: Losing Weight the 'Write' Way

	Healthcare Reform Focus of New Harry and Louise Ads
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Features from CURE Magazine and Web site features articles that combine the science and humanity of cancer for those who have to deal with it on a daily basis.

	Robotic Arms, Video Cameras, and Tiny Incisions Change the Face of Cancer Surgery

	Gaining an Edge Against Cancer

	Technology Propels Radiation Therapy to a New Status: Targeted Therapy

More Cancer News From For even more cancer news, check out these stories—written and reviewed by the health experts at WebMD. Note: Clicking on the story links below will take you off the ACS Web site. WebMD is a commercial site, and ACS is not responsible for its content or advertising.

	Study Shows Rise in Melanoma Isn't Just Due to Better Screening

	Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending Up

	Genetic Clues to Cancer Risk From GERD

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