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* First FDA-approved test for ovarian cancer * Vermillion shares rise $1.24 to $1.29 LOS ANGELES, Sept 11 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday said it has approved a blood test for...

* Companies say drug deemed ineffective in Phase III study * Studies of aflibercept continue vs other cancer types * Regeneron stock down about 5 pct (Adds details on failed study, studies that continue) NEW...

* Say drug deemed ineffective in Phase III study * Studies of drug continue vs other cancer types NEW YORK, Sept 11 - Sanofi-Aventis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Friday said they had halted a late-stage...

Aug 31 - Since the introduction of a blood test to screen for prostate cancer in 1986, more than 1 million additional U.S. men have been diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer, a U.S. team...

* More than 1 million U.S. men overdiagnosed, study finds * Most got treatment for cancer that would cause no harm CHICAGO, Aug 31 - Routine screening for prostate cancer has resulted in more than...

* Abbott to make test that looks for gene rearrangement * Test linked to cancer therapy being developed by Pfizer (Recasts first sentence, adds expert comment and background) CHICAGO, Aug 27 - Two big drug...

* New York Post reports Madoff told inmates he was dying * Madoff taking pills, not doing well - Post quotes inmate * Prisons Bureau says Madoff not ill, does not have cancer * U.S....

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 - A very low dose of estrogen might help women whose breast cancer has come back after treatment, researchers reported on Tuesday. Even though nost treatments are aimed at stopping estrogen from...

* Finding offers new approach for cancer drug research * Discovery could lead to better cancer treatments CHICAGO, Aug 13 - U.S. researchers have discovered a compound that can kill breast cancer stem cells, a...

* TNF blocker drugs to carry stronger warnings * Cancer risk occurs about 30 months after treatment-FDA (Adds FDA and company comments, background) WASHINGTON, Aug 4 - Blockbuster prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis...