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4th Grade Students Shave Their Heads to Support Classmate Battling Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:00:29 +0000

Travis Selinka has some of the best friends in the world. The 10-year-old from Carlsbad, California recently lost his hair while undergoing seven weeks of radiation to treat his brain cancer, so several classmates at El Camino Creek Elementary School decided to stand by his side by shaving their heads in a show of support. Travis [...]

Roger Ebert Is Again Battling Cancer

Jessica Sager — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:40:07 +0000

If we could grant two huge “thumbs down” to this news, we would: We’re saddened to report that Roger Ebert is facing yet another battle with cancer. Ebert, 70, broke the news April 2 in a blog post titled ‘A Leave of Presence.’ He said that in the past year he’s done more reviewing and [...]

Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

17-Year-Old Brittany Wenger Wins Honors At Google Science Fair for Beast Cancer Detection Program [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:55 +0000

When I was a kid my science fair projects usually involved a solar system model made out of Styrofoam balls or the workings of tectonic plates with Karo Syrup and a hot plate. That wouldn’t win a participation ribbon at a prestigious event like the Google Science Fair though. Brittany Wenger of Florida won with her breast cancer detection computer program that she [...]

Sheryl Crow Has Brain Tumor

Robert and Erin — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:55:30 +0000

Sheryl Crow, a breast cancer survivor, is now dealing with another health issue. Luckily, this one doesn’t appear to be as serious. She tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal, “In November, I found out I have a brain tumor. But it’s benign, so I don’t have to worry about it. But it gives me a fit.” [...]

WATCH: Seattle Children's Hospital Lip Dub to Kelly Clarkson's "Stonger"

Mary Martin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:04:42 +0000

There are few more debilitating diseases than cancer. Cancer can not only kill your body, but your spirit as well if you let it. The Hemoncology floor of Seattle Children's Hospital created a lip dub to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" to inspire us all.

Pray For Emma

Ally Brooks — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Last week, I asked for prayers as Emma went to St. Jude for her regular checkup. For the first time in 2 years, she didn’t come home with good news. In fact, she and her dad are heading back up there in a few days to confirm that the doctors believe her tumor has gone from a Stage 1 to a Stage 4 in 3 months

Obesity-Related Cancers Increase While Others Fall

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:45:53 +0000

New report findings from the CDC had both good news and bad. The good news? Cancer deaths are falling. The bad news? Cancers associated with obesity are on the rise. According to data from four major national cancer tracking groups, cancer death rates declined by an average of 1.7 percent per year for men, 1.3 [...]

Hugo Chavez Thinks the US Might Be Giving Latin Leaders Cancer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:54:06 +0000

In recent months, Latin leaders, including Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Argentina’s Cristina Fernandez, Paraguay’s Fernando Lugo, Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff and former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, have all been diagnosed with cancer.

Simple coincidence — or an American plot?

Santa Visited Fiest Weiller!

Ally Brooks — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:59:37 +0000

Many of us don’t know that we have a local St. Jude affiliate in the Fiest Weiller Cancer Center at LSU-MC. They have an amazing staff and you’d be surprised how many children in our area get treatment there and grow up to live happy and healthy lives. This is our Emma. She was diagnosed [...]

Shreveport – Bossier Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

BJ Kelley — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:31:29 +0000

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Komen Northwest Louisiana Race for the Cure. We’d love to see you, the family, and your team that morning! It all gets started at 7am Saturday, September 17th at CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. There’s still time to register your team. So gather your friends and co-workers [...]

A Sad Day For Caddo Parish Public Schools

Rick Taylor — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:40:44 +0000

Longtime Caddo Parish educator and administrator Wanda Gunn died today after a short battle with cancer.

On Wednesday, February 9, Mrs. Gunn saw her primary physician complaining of lack of appetite and feeling bloated. He ordered blood work and a scan; she met with other doctors, had additional blood work and more scans. On Tuesday, February 22, she had surgery for primary peritoneal cancer.

Precautions You Can Take During Mammograms and Dental X-Rays

Rick Taylor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:46:17 +0000

Food for thought, Ladies: A recent Dr. Oz show was on the fastest growing cancer in women; thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for [...]