News Topic: Cancer

Saturday October 24 2009

Thousands Stride To Fight Cancer In Mobile

Downtown Mobile was flooded with people for the 2nd Annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer event. more »
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday October 07 2009

Treating Cervical Cancer With Green Tea

Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women worldwide but it's also one of the most preventable. Scientists at the Arizona Cancer Center are hoping to make prevention as easy as drinking tea. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Tuesday September 29 2009

Teenager Battles Cancer

A UMS-Wright student inspires others through her bouts with cancer. more »
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By Devon Walsh
Comment by Shay: Krisanna you are one brave and courageous inspiration!!  Loved seeing you and this news story!! Shay, Administrative Assistant, Camp Rap-A-Hope 1 Responses »
Saturday September 26 2009

Cancer Benefit For Baldwin County Man

Family and friends throw benefit for local man Chris Brown. more »
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By Chad Petri
Monday September 21 2009

Kids Brain Tumor Trial

Just a few weeks ago, Senator Ted Kennedy died after battling a malignant brain tumor: a glioma. It's the most common kind of brain tumor in adults and kids. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Saturday September 19 2009

Relay For Life With Dogs

BARC and The American Cancer Society hold a relay putting the focus on cancer survivors and their pets. more »
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By Chad Petri
Monday September 14 2009

Publicist: Patrick Swayze dies at 57

After a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, 57-year-old Patrick Swayze has died. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by lovepeace: Sydric…So sorry to hear about your illness.  God bless you and your loved ones as you fight this.  Bamabob… Ditto. 3 Responses »
Friday September 11 2009

Daredevil Grandma Living Her “Bucket List”

Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, 79-Year-Old Susie Mann Has Bunch of Adventures for Time She Has Left. more »
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By CBS
Comment by rmseek1234: What a great attitude! There is a lot to be learned from this lady. Regardless of whether you have a terminal illness, or not, I think every day should… view »
Wednesday July 22 2009

Hazardous Hot Dogs?

A vegan cancer-awareness group says hot dogs should carry warning labels.. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: LOL @ BamaBob. Good one! 13 Responses »
Saturday July 18 2009

Mobile Fire Rescue Helping One Of Their Own

A “boot-drive” was held to help a retired fire chief. They say $10,000 was raised. more »
11:58 AM
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By Chad Petri

Fairhope Stylists Clip For Cancer

The Sanctuary Salon is holding a cut-a-thon for the American Cancer Society until 4 o’clock. more »
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday July 15 2009

Brain Tumors

Scientists find 7 key genes in type of brain cancer afflicting Kennedy. more »
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By Associated Press
Sunday July 12 2009

Cancer Fundraiser

A Mobile bar was rocking for a good cause Sunday. more »
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By Chad Petri
Saturday July 04 2009

Healthy Outlook For Mayor Jones

Mobile Mayor Sam Jones says his cancer is in remission, and his doctors believe he should be healthy for years to come. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday June 29 2009

Be The Match

A Mobile nursing school graduate is using her battle with cancer to raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by snews: In August of 2006 I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. I got two rounds of ara-c and after about a year I achieved remission. I have been in… 5 Responses »

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