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Sign the World Cancer Declaration
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500 organizations and over 4,000 individuals have already signed the declaration. Together we can eliminate cancer as a major threat for future generations.

15 January deadline for international cancer study grants

Clinicians, investigators, and pubic health professionals are invited to apply for Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grants.

The grants, with an average value of US$10,000, are for three months. Selection results will be communicated in mid-April, and grants should be taken up within six months of the award.

Application deadline 15 January 2009
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one journey, many people

The 15th UICC Reach to Recovery International breast cancer support conference will meet in Brisbane, Australia, 13-15 May 2009.

This unique event will provide opportunities for Reach to Recovery volunteers, breast cancer survivors, advocates, family members, health professionals, and all who care for and support breast cancer patients to exchange stories from around the world, sharing different perspectives from the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, the Middle East and Africa.