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Orangutan's cancer treatment similar to humans
MIAMI (AP) — Peanut is an 8-year-old orangutan and a star attraction at Miami's Jungle Island. These days she's also got a team of cancer doctors huddling around her, watching as the chemo drip flows into her veins. Peanut, who was diagnosed with...Tags: Radiation Therapy, University of Miami, Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Biotechnology
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Young rower finds strength after sexual assault
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Jenn Gibbons waited, longer than she should have, by her own estimation. She stared at the numbers on her cellphone — 9-1-1 — but hesitated to hit send. She was stunned and alone on a desolate stretch of...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Assault, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Lab Tests, Chicago Hotels
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Funeral arrangements set for Notre Dame administrator who drowned in pool
GRANGER – Funeral arrangements have been made for the victims of an accidental drowning in Granger late last week. 55-year-old David Prentkowski and his 18-month-old granddaughter Charlotte Chelminiak were found in the family pool Thursday. Formal...
Tags: Pancreatic Cancer, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium
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New use for old drug proves effective in battling nausea for chemo patients
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND -- When Roseann Shull was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, the standard drugs weren't working to relieve nausea caused by the chemotherapy agents. "I pretty much was nauseous all the time. I had lots of headaches," said Shull, 53,...Tags: Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines
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Cancer survivors have their day of fun
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND — Hundreds of cancer survivors, their families, friends and others attended “A Celebration of Life,” a fun-filled day honoring cancer patients. The 25th annual celebration of Michiana Cancer Survivors Day was held Sunday at...Tags: Music, Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, Lee Johnson, Entertainment
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Cancer battle has a happy ending
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterMISHAWAKA -- When Jackie Nisley had late-night talks with her father 10 years ago about someday walking her down the aisle, it may have seemed more like a distant dream. Jackie, 16 at the time, was battling cancer and, after a recent staph infection, the...Tags: Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Health, Biotechnology, Family
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Race registration drops after Komen funding flap
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Registrations for the Susan G. Komen Central Indiana Chapter's annual Race for the Cure charity event are down significantly following a public uproar over the national leadership's short-lived decision to cut funding to...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Health Treatments, Health, Planned Parenthood, Personal Income
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Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
ATLANTA (AP) — A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back. New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer...Tags: Medical Research, Health Treatments, Lung Cancer, Health Organizations, Weight
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FDA: New suppliers to ease 2 cancer drug shortages
AP Business WriterTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Federal regulators said Tuesday that they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages — at least for the time being — that have left patients and parents frightened about missing...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Health Treatments, Chemical Industry, Science and Technology, Health
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Ind. hospital counselor accused of bilking patient
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A former financial counselor at a southern Indiana hospital faces theft charges alleging that he stole nearly $1,500 from a cancer patient after telling her she wouldn't get chemotherapy treatments unless she first paid...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics, Theft, Health
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Notre Dame football: Te'o makes most of trip home
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterORLANDO, Fla. -- Manti Te'o eased into a makeshift ice bath, hoping the lingering jetlag would vanish along with his newest muscle aches. Roughly two weeks removed from his decision to defer his NFL aspirations and return to Notre Dame for his senior...Tags: Health Treatments, Health, NFL Draft, Cancer, College Sports
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Idaho teen loses cancer fight after delivering son
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Jenni Lake gave birth to a baby boy the month before her 18th birthday, though she was not destined to become just another teenage mother. That much, she knew. While being admitted to the hospital, she pulled her nurse down...Tags: Medical Specialization, Astrocytoma, Health Treatments, Migraine, Health and Medical Professionals
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