Augusta Health to celebrate National Cancer Survivor Day
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The Augusta Health Cancer Program will celebrate National Cancer Survivor Day on Sunday, June 1 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Augusta Community Care Building.
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Breast cancer awareness part of next Lynchburg Hillcats homestand
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Currently riding a three-game winning streak, the Lynchburg Hillcats will conclude a week-long road trip Wednesday and return to Calvin Falwell Field for a four-game set against Wilmington on Thursday, May 15.
Treating metastatic prostate cancer: Is the accepted approach wrong?
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Contrary to the standard approach to treating metastatic prostate cancer, direct treatment of the primary tumor appears to prolong survival significantly, a new study suggests. The surprising findings have prompted the researchers to launch clinical trials that could upend the accepted treatment of the disease.
Jake the Snake Roberts updates fans after cancer surgery
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Jake the Snake Roberts went to Twitter to update fans on his cancer surgery on Tuesday. Surgery went well & feeling good. Won’t know if the growth is all removed or spread until tests come back. Doc optimistic and so am I. — JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 25, 2014 Roberts, 58, was reportedly diagnosed with cancer…
Jake the Snake Roberts issues statement on cancer surgery
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Jake the Snake Roberts posted the following statement on Twitter regarding his upcoming cancer surgery: “Thank for for all of the support and well wishes about my procedure tomorrow. The doctors are optimistic that the growth is contained and tomorrow’s removal should take care of the problem. However, we will not know for sure…
Sad,sad news: Jake the Snake Roberts diagnosed with cancer
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Class of 2014 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Jake the Snake Roberts has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo emergency surgery on Tuesday, according to a report on TMZ. Roberts noticed a growth behind a knee that was the size of a half-dollar and had it tested last month, according to the report. He…
Bruce Elder ends congressional campaign: Fighting cancer
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Democrat Bruce Elder announced today he is ending his campaign for U.S. Congress in the Sixth District due to being diagnosed with cancer.
UVa. study: Can children’s cancer test produce false positives?
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A test used to detect a type of cancer in children may produce false positives because it is based on a faulty assumption, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined.
Offering more treatment options for pediatric cancer patients
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University of Virginia Cancer Center and UVA Children’s Hospital will soon offer additional treatment options to pediatric cancer patients through a new early-stage clinical trials program.
Rowdy Roddy Piper music project to help cancer charities
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Huffington Post has an article on Rowdy Roddy Piper partnering with Alan Snoddy and The Queen St Band – an all-star group including members of The E Street Band, Sam Roberts Band and The Trews – to raise money for cancer charities. Piper and The Queen St Band recorded a music CD, “Off the Top…
