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Items Related To Tag 'cancer Diagnosis'
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Patrick Swayze's cancer diagnosisI was saddened to hear the reports of the pancreatic cancer diagnosis for Patrick Swayze. It is also disheartening to hear differing versions from the media, ranging from "5weeks to live" to a very "early stage case showing excellent results from his treatments". I certainly hope the latter is the correct one. I was diagnosed with a very rare form of pancreatic cancer in1983, and was told I...
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Managing Prostate CancerReceiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most devastating things to happen to a man, regardless of his age or the prior state of his health. For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the news can be especially traumatic: worrying about how you’ll endure treatment and how you’ll pay for it, anxiety surrounding how the illness and treatment will affect your body, and planning for your...
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"My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation's largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Saving Lives, Changing LivesWomen Playing For T.I.M.E. is more than a fundraising group -- it's an organization that changes lives and saves lives. See for yourself just how special this organization is.
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Enter the DragonHow long does it take to turn a good idea into a great program? Not long when great people combine forces with great organizations. What began as a weekend event for a few cancer survivors is now a year-round wellness program for an entire community.
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David Servan SchreiberHis stunning cancer diagnosis at the age of 31 forever changed how this doctor viewed the patient experience and how we fight cancer.
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Who Is Wendy Chioji?Wendy Chioji is an athlete, a cancer survivor, a journalist, a businesswoman, an advocate, and most of all, a really good friend. She's also the newest member of the Growing Bolder team.
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Orlando Breast Cancer Survivor Searches for "Nipple Tattoo Artist"In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts.
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Lung Cancer Survivor Hikes for a CureJust surviving Stage 4 lung cancer would be enough for some, but John Casterline has a plan to make a difference. He's setting out on a 2,650-mile backpacking trek to raise money and awareness for one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
