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Monday, April 22, 2013  A new study is finding that most women aren't getting good care when it comes to ovarian cancer.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The drug Kadcyla from Roche combines the established drug Herceptin with a powerful chemotherapy and a third chemical linking the medicines together.

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study analyzing a test that determines who does or doesn't need chemotherapy shows the process is highly accurate.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Med-Sol Research Clinic in Florida is testing a new drug which uses toxins from the pufferfish to eliminate pain.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Laurie Ceravolo, of Rome, is taking on breast cancer the same way she does every other challenge in her life, she is fighting back. The 31-year-old mother of two young girls had her husband shave her head live on ‘Today in Central New York.’

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The battle against cancer can be exhausting, especially for patients with a tumor that's considered inoperable or when chemo won't work, and radiation has failed. But, there may still be another option to attack tumors.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  A new form of cancer surgery is giving hope to those who have previously inoperable tumors.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Doctors and cancer patients are struggling because of a nationwide shortage of certain medications. The shortage includes chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer patients.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Syracuse University punter Rob Long will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day for the Syracuse Chiefs. The game will take place Wednesday, April 13th at Alliance Bank stadium.

Monday, January 31, 2011  Former Syracuse University student-athlete Rob Long is halfway through his cancer treatment, and is telling his friends and fans he's feeling great.