Bill Dwyre: For Nuggets Coach George Karl, this one truly is a must-win
Los Angeles Times Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:45 PM PST
Karl, whose Denver team is a contender to bring him his first NBA title, is battling cancer for the second time. His goals, in order of importance: win a clean bill of health, and that elusive champio Sunday's big game at Staples Center, Lakers versus Denver Nuggets, presents a different challenge for fans in attendance: clapping with your fingers crossed. |
Sporting clays event raises money for cancer research
KETK 56 Tyler Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:42 PM PST
TYLER - The annual Cattle Barons' Gala for Tyler is still a few months away, but dozens of East Texans came out today to have a little fun while still helping to raise money for a good cause- cancer research. Lindsay Landry has the story. |
Dear Abby: Dying mother’s wishes are turned into dust
The Wenatchee World Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:28 PM PST
Dear Abby: I lost my mom to cancer several months ago. She made my sister and me promise not to let her die in a hospital, but the night of her death we decided to put her in hospice. She needed care 24/7, and the stress had taken a heavy toll. Mom died three hours after we made our decision. We also promised to bury her because she didn’t want cremation. However, we realized that we couldn’t ... |
Health Briefs
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16 PM PST
Colorectal cancer, the second-deadliest form of cancer in the United States, affects more than 112,000 individuals each year, officials say. However, when caught early, colorectal cancer is curable and the prognosis is good. |
Daffodil Days to fight cancer
Pike County Courier Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:10 PM PST
MILFORD Imagine a world without cancer: a world where one day, no one will ever hear the words, “You have cancer.†That is the ultimate goal of the thirty-seventh annual American Cancer Society Daffodil Days fundraising campaign which will take place across Pennsylvania the week of March 15-21. |
Survivor celebration brings people with cancer together
KSBY San Luis Obispo Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:10 PM PST
It was a celebration of life in San Luis Obispo today. Dozens of people packed the French Hospital Auditorium for the Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration. A panel of survivors shared their journeys back to wellness. They also offered advice and support for those battling the disease. Organizers say creating that sense of community can make all the difference in the world. Calli Kallan, a cancer ... |
Benefit held for 911 call center veteran
News 10 Now Syracuse Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:55 PM PST
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. -- The friends and family of a loving grandmother of eight came out to help her in her fight with esophageal cancer. Kathy Parnell was recently diagnosed with the disease after 20 years of living with chronic illnesses such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. |
Making Strides against Breast Cancer kicks off
NBC 24 Toledo Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:55 PM PST
Making Strides against Breast Cancer kicked off its May 8th walk awareness. Dozens of breast cancer survivors and supporters met at The Holiday Garden Inn in Levis Commons. |
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