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BIG BREAKTHROUGH: India is one of 10 countries involved in studying the cancer code.

BIG BREAKTHROUGH: India is one of 10 countries involved in studying the cancer code.

Scientists crack cancer code, to transform cure

Scientists say they have cracked the cancer code and have mapped the entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers - skin and lung cancer. Mapping of cancer code is a huge breakthrough and may soon herald blood tests that could detect tumours far earlier than currently possible. Scientists are now looking at which genes go wrong in different types of cancer.

BIG MISTAKE: Laura Bush says she first thought a sore on her right shin was an insect bite.

Laura mistakes cancer as insect bite

Laura Bush had squamous cell carcinoma, a malignant tumor and the second most common form of skin cancer.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/laura-mistakes-cancer-as-insect-bite/29399-2.html

CANCER BUSTER: Spinach contain nutrients boosting the skin

Green veggies may cut skin cancer risk

Green vegetables contain nutrients boosting the skin's natural defence against sun damage, says study.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/green-veggies-may-cut-skin-cancer-risk/27633-17.html

RISK FACTOR: Patients with transplanted organs including heart are at higher skin cancer risk.

Transplant patients at skin cancer risk

Organ transplant recipients have a higher than risk of developing skin cancer, says research.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/transplant-patients-at-skin-cancer-risk/15873-17.html

SUNNY WOES: Sunscreen lotions are not a foolproof protection against skin cancer. (Photo: AP)

Sunscreens may fail against cancer

Most sunscreens don't defend well against UVA rays that penetrate deep into the skin and cause cancer and wrinkles.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sunscreens-may-fail-against-cancer/13159-17.html

WORKING OUT: Exercise speeds up the rate at which the cancer cells die. www.ezbookclip.com

Exercise can cut skin cancer risk

Exercise may protect skin cancer, as it appears to speed up the rate at which the cancer cells die, says study.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/exercise-can-cut-skin-cancer-risk/10463-17.html

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