Saturday, January 28, 2012

Health News: [cancer]


Thousands Turn Out To Race For A Cure
WPBF Palm Beach Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:59 PM PST
Downtown West Palm Beach was flooded with a sea of pink Saturday morning for the annual Race For A Cure, including Team Kristin, which walked in honor of our late friend and co-worker Kristin Hoke, who lost her battle to breast cancer in June 2010.

Having to wait is very difficult
Plainview Daily Herald Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:56 PM PST
The last part of September 2010 I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, shortly after my left kidney was surgically removed. Fully aware that I am dealing with "incurable cancer" with a possible ye

Gail Achterman, Portland lawyer and lifelong public servant, dies of cancer at 62
The Oregonian Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:42 PM PST
She had recently retired as director of the Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University and as chair of the Oregon Transportation Commission, having served for 10 years on the commission. Earlier, she worked as assistant for natural resources to Gov. Neil Goldschmidt from 1987-1991.

Patroon coaches, players rally vs. cancer
Register-Star Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:34 PM PST
ALBANY â€" Patroon Conference boys and girls basketball teams head to The College of Saint Rose this weekend to participate in the sixth annual Patroon Conference Coaches vs. Cancer event.

Andy Whitfield in 'Spartacus': It took months to replace him execs say
Zap2It Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:23 PM PST
We were heartbroken when we got the news that Andy Whitfield was stepping down from his lead role in the 'Spartacus' series after his cancer returned. We were destroyed when we heard he passed away. Producers of the show had a really hard decision to make. Who could replace the beloved actor in the role in the next season, "Spartacus: Vengeance?"During the Winter Press Tour "Spartacus: Vengeance ...

Radiologist adds to debate on breast cancer screenings
The Salt Lake Tribune Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:23 PM PST
Radiologist adds to debate on breast cancer screenings By brooke adams The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 28, 2012 12:33PM MDT Advice to local doctors from the chief radiologist at one of the nation’s leading medical schools: Mammography remains the most effective and affordable tool for detecting breast cancer and, for women with average risk of developing the disease, annual screening should ...

Belleville-Nutley 'Pink Out' will support Lindsay Giordano
The Record Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:15 PM PST
Belleville High School will host a 'Pink Out' on Friday, Feb. 17, in a special tribute to Lindsay Giordano, a 2000 BHS graduate who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Meryl Streep's Triumphant (and Tragic) Road to Her First Oscar Nomination for 'The Deer Hunter'
The Hollywood Reporter Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:11 PM PST
Bill Higgins The actress, nominated this year for her 17th Academy Award for "The Iron Lady," worked on the 1978 film with actor boyfriend John Cazale, who died before it was released in theaters from bone cancer. read more

Cancer survivor's long hair leads to suspension
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:11 PM PST
Mayor George Heartwell enthusiastically asked those attending Saturday's State ... A Flint-area teenager who survived leukemia and wants to donate his hair to ...

Public Safety
The Salt Lake Tribune Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:08 PM PST
Advice to local doctors from the chief radiologist at one of the nation’s leading medical schools: Mammography remains the most effective and affordable tool for detecting breast cancer and, for women with average risk of developing the disease, annual screening should begin at age 40.




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