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Friday January 04 2008

Toddler Winning Fight Against Cancer

A Saraland toddler has spent most of his life fighting cancer. This year his family hopes he beats it for good. more »
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by NatashaP: Allison and I met when we were both pregnant and due around the same time.  We shared in the joys of our upcoming motherhood and eventually the birth… 1 Responses »
Wednesday December 19 2007

Riley Cabinet Member Dies

Richard Dorrough, who served as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet in the position of Commissioner of Children’s Affairs, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. more »
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By Gov. Bob Riley's Office
Monday December 17 2007

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer

This holiday season will be especially tough for one Saraland family who lost their loved one to Leukemia. Now, they hope people will want to help others in her memory. more »
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by KSJD: IT IS SO SAD TO SEE THE YOUNG ONES GO FROM SUCH A TERRIBLE ILLNESS.  I HOPE SHE DID NOT SUFFER IN THE END.  She is at peace now and will be with… view »
Friday December 14 2007

Male Breast Cancer

Doctor says men may also carry gene for breast cancer. more »
4:23 PM
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By Associated Press

Study: Not All Breast Cancers Need Chemo

Study suggests fewer breast cancer patients may need chemo. more »
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By Associated Press
Thursday December 13 2007

Boomers and Cancer

The first wave of baby boomers are now old enough for Social Security. But their age also puts them at an increased risk for cancer. more »
8:54 AM
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By Medstar
Wednesday October 31 2007

Obesity Nears Smoking As Cancer Risk

A major report cites obesity as a cancer risk factor that one co-author says approaches and may even surpass smoking. more »
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By CBS News
Friday September 28 2007

Breast Cancer Awareness

It's your chance to get moving and support breast cancer awareness. more »
9:52 AM
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By Holly Ames
Tuesday September 18 2007

Local Lesson on International Diplomacy

Dodge Elementary School in Mobile raises thousands of dollars to help fund a cancer hospital in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Thursday August 23 2007

Robin Roberts Cancer Update

Pass Christian, Mississippi native Robin Roberts says her prognosis is "quite good." In a telephone interview with the Associated Press, Roberts said the cancer is out of her body and she is healing from the surgery. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday August 22 2007

Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Inflammatory Breast Cancer does exist. more »
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By Holly Ames/Mayo Clinic
Comment by linda@444: Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this article on inflammatory breast cancer.  In all my years of getting mammograms, I had never heard… 1 Responses »

Health Department Issues Fish Warning

The Florida Department of Health says eating fish from the Escambia River could be dangerous to your health. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Friday August 17 2007

Calling All Cancer Survivors!

You can be part of an exhibit of inspiration called F.A.C.E.S.: Face All Cancer, Emerge with Strength. more »
12:48 PM
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By Holly Ames
Comment by angelteer: THIS IS A GREAT IDEA AND I HAVE A GREAT FRIEND WHO HAD BREAST CANCER LAWANA SHE IS A GREAT WOMAN HERSELF. ANYWAY SHE LOVES ART AND CAN’T WAIT TO… 2 Responses »
Friday August 10 2007

Celebrating Elvis

People packed The Farmer's Opry House Friday night to cheer on Elvis Impersonators. It's the 30th anniversary of his death. Many fans took the stage to sing their favorite Elvis song. more »
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By Emily Forrester

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