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My Night With Chicago The Journal Press Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:59 PM PDT On Wednesday, June 30, I was fortunate enough to live an absolute dream â€" I appeared live on stage with supergroup Chicago at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va. This year Chicago is working with the American Cancer Society (ACS) by offering the opportunity to sing onstage at each of their summer shows.  The highest bidder will join the band and sing one of their biggest hits, “If You Leave Me Now ... Oral contraceptive use linked to increased risk of breast cancer New Kerala Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:53 PM PDT Washington, Aug 4 : In a new study, scientists found that African American women who use oral contraceptives have a greater likelihood of developing breast cancer than nonusers. Kohl's, American Cancer Society announces new program to fight against breast cancer News-Medical-Net Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:52 PM PDT As part of Kohl's Department Stores' commitment to fight breast cancer in Wisconsin with nearly $5 million to the American Cancer Society, Kohl's and the American Cancer Society announce new programs and resources available for Wisconsin women to help in their fight against breast cancer. New resources provide services for women fighting breast cancer and for those looking to learn more about ... Dietary supplements often contaminated AsiaOne Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:31 PM PDT WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to Consumer Reports. Doping probe could hurt Lance Armstrong brand Boston Herald Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:30 PM PDT Lance Armstrong has overcome cancer, rival cyclists and nagging allegations of doping to become one of the world's... Health calendar The Florida Times-Union Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:25 PM PDT Wednesday, Aug. 4 Man to Man Prostate support group, presented by the American Cancer Society, noon, Memorial Hospital, 3625 University Blvd. S. Group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Free. (904) 391-1269. Cholesterol and Diabetes Screenings. No appointment needed. Free. (800) 713-3301. • Wednesday - noon to 5 p.m., Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, 5250 Moncrief Road. • Thursday - noon to 5 p.m ... Josefina Lucia Torrez Great Bend Tribune Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:22 PM PDT TOPEKA â€" Josefina Lucia Torrez, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Aug. 1 at a Topeka care facility after a battle with cancer. She was born on June 26, 1921, in Spearville, the daughter of Cristobal and Maria Padilla Hernandez. She graduated from Spearville High School. Sears takes cancer ride indoors Barrie Examiner Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:22 PM PDT You might think stationary riding gets you nowhere, but Sears employees joined Blake Hunter and Adam Fedsoff in the Coast to Coast against Cancer Foundation with an indoor ride, Tuesday, to help fundraise for the program.[...] Barrie cop chops locks for cancer care Barrie Examiner Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:22 PM PDT Peach fuzz is all that remains of Const. Jackie Parkin's lovely locks. The Barrie police officer endured a pair of dreaded clippers, Tuesday morning in her attempt to raise money for local cancer care.[...] Long term decline of hemoglobin level may associate colorectal cancer onset News-Medical-Net Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:21 PM PDT Anemia, a common blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels, has long been associated with those suffering from colorectal cancer. But researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that, more than a symptom of active disease, low hemoglobin levels can actually indicate a potential for colon cancer years before it's diagnosed.

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