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Patient is out of network, out of luck
A worrisome abdominal pain drove Jalal Afshar to seek treatment last year at healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente. The Pasadena resident and Kaiser member had lived for years with a rare condition known as Castleman's disease, which affects the lymph...
Tags: City of Hope, Chemotherapy, Biotechnology, Medical Research, General Practitioners
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On the web, clinical trial participants find information and comfort
St. Louis Post-DispatchDawn Demet had never even heard the word metastatic. Then in September 2011, she was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She was told to go home, pack a bag, and take a trip, because she only had 6 to 12 months to live. But a different...Tags: Trials, Allergies, General Practitioners, Medical Research, Harris Interactive Incorporated
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Long-term cancer study advances research
More than 30 years ago, Jane and Robert Busch of Williamsburg signed on to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-2. The longitudinal study, which followed about 100,000 people for more than two decades, resulted in the detection of two...
Tags: Sentara, Breast Cancer, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Medical Research, Relay for Life
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Programs planned in cancer series
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services “Living Well with Cancer” series continues: - “You’d be Wise to Exercise,” 10 a.m. Tuesday, RiverBend Wellness Center, 919 E. Jefferson Blvd. - “ChemoBrain (Don’t...Tags: Lymphedema, Medical Specialization
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Frankfort: Walk, fun run to support cancer center
For clients of The Cancer Support Center, an upcoming Walk of Hope and 5K Fun Run is more a celebration of life than grief over the deadly disease. Leslie Susralski , a volunteer and walk committee member, said the Homewood center was a lifeline for her...Tags: Nutrition, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Prostate Cancer
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Blood drive for cancer patients
MISHAWAKA -- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Michiana Hematology Oncology's Advanced Center for Cancer Care in Mishawaka will host a blood drive for the South Bend Medical Foundation in the parking lot at 5340 Holy Cross Parkway. South Bend Medical...Tags: Medical Specialization
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READER SUBMITTED: Local Foundation Provides Major Support To Cancer Center
East HamptonIn 2009, the Peszynski family, owners and operators of Paul's and Sandy's Too on Route 66, created the Sandy Peszynski Breast Cancer Foundation, in honor of a wife and mother who experienced a long journey with breast cancer. The Foundation helps to...Tags: Healthcare Provider, Breast Cancer, East Hampton (Middlesex, Connecticut), Hospitals and Clinics
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READER SUBMITTED: Hospital's breast program named Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence
Greater New BritainThe Hospital of Central Connecticut's comprehensive breast program recently became the first such program in Connecticut to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast CentersTM (NQMBC)...Tags: Nursing, Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Radiology, Hospitals and Clinics
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Frances J. Frazier, 65, of Berlin
Frances J. Frazier, 65, of Berlin went to be with the Lord May 3, 2013 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House with family and friends by her side. Born Aug. 13, 1947 in Stonycreek Township, the daughter of Merle and Elnora (Deeter) Snyder. Preceded in death...Tags: Friedens, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Medical Specialization
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LVH honors 34 at its Friends of Nursing celebration
HealthThirty four clinicians and seven care teams recently received awards at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Friends of Nursing Celebration. The program was attended by more than 725 colleagues and community members at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The awards are... -
Bethel graduate facing greatest challenge
South Bend TribuneLaura Kapala will receive her bachelor’s degree Saturday, having earned it while facing far more challenges than the average undergraduate. Kapala, 49, of Edwardsburg, is graduating from Bethel College with a bachelor’s degree in...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Vegetarian Diet, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Give Blood to Help Fight Cancer
Mishawaka, Indiana (May 3, 2013) - Michiana Hematology Oncology’s network of Advanced Centers for Cancer Care is giving local residents the chance to save lives by donating blood. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday May 7, Michiana Hematology...
Tags: Medical Specialization
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