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Aloha High School Sparrow Alena Marek, 11, dies of cancer The Oregonian Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:54 AM PST Aloha High School adopted Alena for its annual Sparrow Week campaign in 2011 to help her family pay the medical bills associated with her battle against Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare but aggressive cancer that affects soft tissue. A prayer service Sunday and funeral Mass on Monday will be held at St. Cecilia Church in Beaverton. Family of young Calgary cancer survivor rings in special new year Calgary Sun Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:46 AM PST Ringing in the new year has taken on a special meaning for Paul and Stephanie Lynn over the last five years. Stanley's Dream 5k run/walk scheduled Main Line Suburban Life Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:27 AM PST The Fourth Annual Stanley's Dream 5k Walk/Run â€" in memory of Stanley Austin Edwards Jr., who passed away from brain cancer in 2002 â€" is set for New Year's Day in downtown West Chester. ATF agent killed in pharmacy robbery was picking up cancer drugs for dad New York Post Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:22 AM PST The veteran explosives expert for the ATF who was shot dead during a robbery at a Long Island drugstore yesterday was picking up cancer medicine for his retired NYPD dad when he was killed, his heartbroken father said today. “He was in the house. I said I’m going down... Star-studded concert raises funds for L&D Luton Today Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:17 AM PST LUTON and Dunstable Hospital’s Macmillan cancer unit welcomed a cheque for £13,500 raised by a star-studded concert hosted by a local singing troupe. Caring For Your Skin Santa Monica Mirror Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:04 AM PST THE SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION As 2011 draws to a close, prepare to ring in the New Year with skin-saving resolutions suggested by The Skin Cancer Foundation. From seeing a dermatologist to ending your tanning routine and practicing sun protection as a way of life, here are five ways to adopt healthy skin habits next year: 1. Make Sun Protection Part Of Your Daily Routine Sun protection is essential ... Lobotomies Once Had a Role In Controlling Patients’ Pain* Delo Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:04 AM PST Kategorija: New York Times Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0100 We recall lobotomies as they were depicted in the movies - horrifying operations inappropriately used to control mentally ill patients. But in the 1950s, surgeons also used them to treat severe pain from cancer and other diseases. Now a researcher at Yale University has uncovered surprising new evidence of a famous patient who ... Gallery: Jack Layton remembered in Toronto North Shore News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:44 AM PST Chantal Quagliara holds a sign honouring Jack Layton during an impromptu memorial for him at Toronto City Hall on Monday, August 22, 2011. Layton lost his battle to cancer on Monday morning at the age of 61. Officer loses battle with cancer Northern Star Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:17 AM PST BYRON Bay has lost one of its longest serving and most respected police officers. Slipping on slip; sloppy on slop; slap is old hat Brisbane Times Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:15 AM PST Over-reliance on sunscreen as the only form of protection worries Australia's cancer councils.

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