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Words Of Encouragement Help Woman Battle Cancer

Words of encouragement from her family helped a woman battle breast cancer.

Cancer Recurrence Brings Anxiety To Conn. Woman

Fran Brouillet said she lives for the moments spent with her puppy Colby and her husband Steve but the idea of cancer lurks in the background. More

Fertility Can Be Preserved For Cancer Patients

The American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society conducts a wide variety of special events throughout the year to raise funds for our fight against cancer. More

Hope Gala: Dancing With The Stars

This optional black tie event will be held on Saturday, April 21, 6 p.m. to midnight.More

Breast Cancer Support Group

For more information on breast cancer support groups click on this link. More

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New Treatment For Leukemia

New Colon Cancer Screening Not A Pain In The Rear

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It's something everyone over 50 years old should do, but few have. A new technology now aims to make the experience a bit more pleasant. More

Lasers Make For Faster, More Accurate Colonoscopies

Patients now have a new high-tech tool in the battle to fight colon cancer. More

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Aspirin A Day Keeps Cancer Away?

Researchers have found a link between a daily dose of adult-strength aspirin for more than five years and the reduction of certain types of cancer. More

UCSD Tests Controversial Cancer Therapy

Dogs, Breath Test Work To Detect Lung Cancer

Prolonged Sun Exposure Can Lead To Rare Skin Cancer

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Health Issues Later In Life

Doctor Offers Women Flashy New Treatments

Technology Helps Sick Students Stay In Classroom

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