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WSBT reporter Denise Bohn shares story of battle with breast cancer
On Tuesday, Oscar-winning film star Angelina Jolie revealed she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she had a high risk of breast cancer. WSBT Reporter Denise Bohn knows all too well what Jolie has gone through. Bohn discovered she has the...
Tags: Genetic Condition, Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments
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Study: Inadequate care for most women with ovarian cancer
There’s a big push to get cancer patients to the right doctor. A new study suggests thousands of women are not getting the care they need, so as we “focus on cancer,” we’re focusing on what that study means for people in our...
Tags: Ovarian Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Gaining confidence about cancer
We introduce you to a local woman who is battling breast cancer and show you a group of local doctors providing an opportunity for her and other cancer patients to learn more about their disease and course of treatment. Jacqueline Rico was diagnosed...
Tags: Cancer, General Practitioners, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemotherapy
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Bishop D'Arcy gives update on cancer battle
On Friday retired Bishop John D’Arcy issued the following statement regarding the cancer found in his lung and brain last month: I want to give all my beloved friends in the Fort Wayne – South Bend Diocese an update. I am receiving excellent...
Tags: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments
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January programs in cancer series announced
SOUTH BEND -- RiverBend Cancer Services has announced January dates for the ongoing series "Living Well with Cancer." The educational series is free. Programs will be held at RiverBend Wellness Center at 919 E. Jefferson in South Bend; Michiana...Tags: Healthy Diet, Lifestyle and Leisure, Biotechnology, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Salads
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Pagano back to coach Colts after cancer treatment
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Pagano stepped to the podium Monday, hugged his team owner, thanked his family for its support and wiped a tear from his eye. He might, finally, turn out the lights in his office, too. Nearly three months to the day...
Tags: Cancer, National Football League, Indianapolis Colts, Cerebral Palsy, Chemotherapy
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South Bend Clinic buys Cancer Care Partners center
South Bend TribuneMISHAWAKA -- Cancer Care Partners continues to offer outpatient oncology services at its Mishawaka treatment center despite a recent change of ownership. What started in September 2010 as a collaboration between South Bend Clinic and Indiana University...Tags: Cancer, General Practitioners, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics, Environmental Issues
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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: Cancer, University of Miami, Pumpkin, Biotechnology, Animals
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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: Cancer, Trials, Vomiting, Indiana University, Biotechnology
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Human Body, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Medical Specialization, Health Treatments
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Woman says rescue dog sniffed out her cancer
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — Lisa Hulber gazes affectionately at her dog, Effie.
She's always had a bond with the mixed breed, but the two have grown even closer this past year.
Effie, or Effie Mae as Lisa and her husband, Scott, sometimes call her,...Tags: Cancer, Human Body, Biotechnology, Chemotherapy, Germany
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S. Idaho community helps girl with cancer
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Last Tuesday, 11-year-old cancer patient Ellie Pruitt woke up feeling sick and with an awful headache. So her mother, Joy Pruitt, pulled up video of Ellie's adopted turtle, Melba, who lives at a turtle hospital in Florida....Tags: Leukemia, Cancer, Facebook, Human Interest, Ronald McDonald House Charities
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