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Deputy fights his way back from death sentence Nevada Appeal Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:59 PM PST Kip Lee talks about his battle with multiple myeloma, cancer of plasma cells, on Wednesday. Donations to help the Lee family can be made to the Kip Lee Myeloma Assistance Fund either by visiting any Mutual of Omaha Bank branch, account number # 9000133637 or mail a check payable to the Kip Lee Myeloma Assistance Fund, in care of the Carson City Deputy Sheriffs Association, P.O. Box 3244 Carson ... Mike Malone The Daily Leader Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:47 PM PST Funeral services for Mike Malone, 62, of Natchez, who died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at Natchez Community Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer, will be Friday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m., from the Vidalia Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Clyde Ray Webber and Father Louis Sklar officiating. Burial will follow at the Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Oncologists shortage shows health sector mismanagement NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:37 PM PST A shortage of oncologists forcing the central North Island cancer treatment service to axe chemotherapy for some patients shows the Government's mismanagement of the health sector, Labour health spokeswoman Ruth Dyson says. JUNE: Pennington couple continues to fight against the odds Pennington Post Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:31 PM PST After grappling with a grim brain cancer diagnosis, local lacrosse star Chris Sanderson and his wife, Brogann, are doing everything they can to bounce back. Prostate project to hold screenings in Yuma The Yuma Sun Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:13 PM PST A mobile medical screening unit will wheel into Yuma and offer men 40 years and older “affordable” prostate cancer screenings on Jan. 18. The Prostate On-Site Project (POP) will set up the mobile unit in the parking lot behind the Yuma Art Center. Appointments are required, and space is limited. Hong Kong democracy icon Szeto Wah dies at 79 AsiaOne Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:11 PM PST HONG KONG - One of Hong Kong's most influential democracy campaigners, Szeto Wah, has died at 79. Known by many in Hong Kong as Uncle Wah, the veteran activist had been in hospital for several months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Group helps teens talk about cancer The Valley Gazette Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:10 PM PST By Robin Walluck Staff CancerCare of Connecticut is forming a teen support group for those ages 12 to 17 who have a parent fighting cancer. “It’s a creative arts-based group,” said Nicole DiMartino, a social worker with CancerCare and the group’s facilitator. “It uses painting, collage, photography, and music.” She said a creative outlet for teens usually helps them express “their concerns ... Child's battle with cancer inspires triathlete The Telegraph Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:25 PM PST BETHALTO - Touched by 3-year-old Deborah Olney's positive attitude, family friend and co-worker Tracy Butler of Bethalto recently dedicated running an Iron Man Triathlon in honor of this courageous child, who has battled cancer most of her life. Charity calls for fuel payment for terminally ill The Scotsman Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:14 PM PST Winter fuel payments should be extended to the terminally ill, many of whom struggle to keep warm during the cold spell, a leading cancer charity has demanded. Cancer patients refused treatment â€" a National disgrace Scoop.co.nz Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:13 PM PST It is a disgrace that many patients in the central North Island are being refused treatment in order to manipulate cancer waiting times, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.

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