Health News: [cancer]: 'Pupils helped me in my cancer fight'

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Health News : cancer - News from other sources.   'Pupils helped me in my cancer fight' Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:53 PM PDT WHEN lollipop lady Wendy Booth was struck down with cancer, one of the things that aided her recovery was the love for her job.The 64-year-old had to learn to walk again after being diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in her foot in 2010.But after five operations and 18 months of treatment, determined ... Continue reading Sister-group singer Bernie Nolan dies Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:29 PM PDT LONDON—Bernadette Nolan, a member of singing sister act The Nolans, has died of cancer aged 52. The singer's management agency, Urban Associates, said in a statement that Nolan died Thursday surrounded by her family. Continue reading Benefit softball tourney helps cancer victim Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:24 PM PDT Twelve teams were in Douglas this past weekend taking part in the DASA Austin Grijalva Benefit Softball Tournament. Continue reading News > Obituaries Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:21 PM PDT Rodney Charles Foskett, 71, passed away April 30, 2013 at his home in Banning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1941 in Joplin, Mo. to Charles Oliver Foskett and Mary Oletta Foskett. Continue reading Relay for Life meeting Wednesday Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:19 PM PDT Douglas Dispatch The American Cancer Society's 2013 Relay for Life planning continues. The public is invited to attend the next meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Library Conference room.For more information please call (520) 227-7125 or email douglasrfl@hotmail.com. Continue reading Are you possibly a caregiver in distress? Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:16 PM PDT 52.8 The percent of people in a national study of those caring for individuals with diseases including cancer or Alzheimer's showed had scores that indicate depression. Continue reading Former Douglas resident embarks on life changing journey in fight to end breast cancer Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:16 PM PDT Bruce WhettenDouglas Dispatch Former Douglas resident Maricruz Zepeda-Wilson will be taking part in the Susan G. Komen Phoenix 3-Day walk later this year. Continue reading 2 marrow patients stop HIV drugs; no virus seen Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:12 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Two HIV-positive patients in the United States who had bone marrow transplants for cancer have stopped antiretroviral therapy and still show no detectable sign of the AIDS virus, researchers said Wednesday. Continue reading Banger challenge to raise money for Leah Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:07 PM PDT A LAW firm is stepping in to help sponsor a Monte Carlo or Bust banger charity challenge which aims to raise £5,000 for a teenager undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Bowcock & Pursaill is sponsoring the event in aid of the Love4Leah campaign. Leah Powell, from Leek, has a rare tissue cancer and is curr... Continue reading The Most Important Sun Safety Info You Need Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 10:07 PM PDT For sun safety week we highlight the dangers of tanning, skin cancer risk factors, and the best sunscreen options. Continue reading

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