Hitting road to battle cancer
St. Thomas Times-Journal Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:48 PM PST
Peter van Dyk is taking a run at cancer. It's a long, hard run, but he has great motivation. The Lynhurst grandfather is in training for Micah's Marathon, a fundraiser to help defray the considerable expenses incurred by the family as they deal with the dread disease.[...] |
Asheville-area motorcycle enthusiast left legacy of caring
Asheville Citizen-Times Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:35 PM PST
SWANNANOA â€" Gene Lummus, one of the driving forces behind an annual motorcycle run that collected thousands of toys for needy children at Christmas, died Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 64. |
Disease can create unexpected bills
Reporter-Times Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:31 PM PST
This is one in an ocassional series of stories on the expenses involved with the treatment of cancer. After her diagnosis with inflammatory breast cancer in October 2009, Lisa Grif ... |
Simple, effective steps can help prevent chronic kidney disease
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:30 PM PST
There are certain chronic health conditions that dominate the headlines, such as cancer and heart disease. The ailments that generate the most buzz seem to be those that affect the most people and, at the same time, are to some extent preventable. This brings us to the curious case of kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, fits the same profile in terms of being common and yet often ... |
Savvy Senior column by Jim Miller
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:28 PM PST
Q:What can you tell me about home genetic tests that predict the risks of developing certain diseases? My mother died from breast cancer, and my dad died from a heart attack. I’m wondering if these diseases are in my genes, too. Answer: It used to be that genetic tests were available only through doctors’ offices. But now dozens of companies offer at-home genetic test kits for the early ... |
Oak Hill Academy defeats Benedictine, 79-65
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:20 PM PST
When Benedictine last met Oak Hill Academy in December 2007, the Cadets eked out a 73-72 victory. Last night, the outcome was different: Oak Hill justified its national ranking with a 79-65 domination of Benedictine in the Massey Cancer Center Classic at the University of Richmond’s Robins Center. The Warriors ranked 12th in the ESPN/Rise Fab 50 poll were lead by McDonald’s All-American Doron ... |
East Range group aids cancer victims, survivors, kin
Mesabi Daily News Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:19 PM PST
PALO â€" Michelle Oman of Palo had been helping volunteer with Pine Grove Two-Step cancer support events for several years when she learned last July that she had cancer herself. |
Saturday Night Sold Out
OurSports Central Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:16 PM PST
The Spokane Chiefs have announced that Saturday night's home game against the Tri-City Americans has been sold out. A crowd of 10,500 fans will watch the Chiefs take on the Conference leading Americans on Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Sageland Vineyards. |
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