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Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 05:03 PM EST

Hicks: Ian McKellen has prostate cancer Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 02:00 PM PST 'The Hobbit' actor says he's had the disease for "six or seven years." Venezuela's Chavez undergoes cancer surgery in Cuba reuters.com Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:52 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's Hugo Chavez underwent surgery in Cuba on Tuesday for a cancer recurrence that has thrown his presidency into jeopardy and upended politics in the South American OPEC nation. "My dear friend and colleague, Comandante Hugo Chavez, is going through the toughest times of his life," said Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, a fellow leftist. "He is being operated on ... McFarland teen diagnosed with cancer gets to meet Justin Bieber Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:49 PM PST The McFarland teenager diagnosed with cancer will meet superstar Justin Bieber. Martha Keeney, Solon's 'shining light': Obituary Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:47 PM PST Martha Keeney, Solon's Parkside Elementary Principal and Bainbridge resident, died Dec. 9 after battling cancer. Henrietta Relay for Life seeks volunteers Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:42 PM PST Get involved in the overnight fundraising event that helps raise funds for the American Cancer Society. A Room to Heal Lunch Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:42 PM PST A local children's charity took time to recognized its donors at a recent luncheon. A Room to Heal is a non-profit that creates healing spaces for children with medial conditions. Dan Polhamus and his family saw first hand the relief the group can bring. When the Polhamus's found out their daughter had a rare form of eye cancer, A Room To Heal built a playground in her backyard. Since then ... Chavez readied for surgery, doctors optimistic afp.com.au Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:39 PM PST President Hugo Chavez' medical team expressed "optimism" on Tuesday, hours before the cancer-stricken Venezuelan president was due to undergo a fourth round of surgery in Cuba. American Cancer Society seeking Daffodil Days volunteers Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:36 PM PST The American Cancer Society is seeking individuals to serve as Daffodil Days coordinators â€" collecting and organizing orders for the 2013 campaign in Massachusetts â€" now through March 1. Heather’s cancer battle formula Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:35 PM PST This is the story of Heather Jose. This is the story of a 26-year-old mother and her 14-month-old daughter. This is the story of what happened after a gruff doctor... Read more » The Hobbit Star Sir Ian McKellan Has Been Battling Cancer but Old Age is No Hurdle Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 01:34 PM PST By the gusto of his performances and larger than life energy in interviews, you'd never guess that star of the stage and screen, Sir Ian McKellan,...

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