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Local man refuses to let Parkinson's get the best of him
reporter"It was shocking to say the least." It's been just over a year since David Chedester learned he has Parkinson's Disease, but it all started about 10-years ago. "When I was 18, I was playing college baseball and I had a line drive hit off my right temple...Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Michael J. Fox, College Baseball, New York City Marathon
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Memorial garden dedicated at Franklin County High School
WDBJ7 ReporterThere's a garden that's growing good memories for folks in Franklin County. It was unveiled Tuesday, in honor of five students who lost their lives. "Lucas was diagnosed September 2009 with a very rare cancer and fought very hard until January 2010,"...Tags: Human Interest, Students, Education, Teaching and Learning
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6/2 * 9606 Bent Mountain Road * Bent Mountain * 24059
8 am - 2 pm Huge Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Food. All proceeds go to assist Chief 8 with expenses as he continues his battle with Esophageal Cancer. No early sales!
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Christiansburg woman's cancer diagnosis comes during pregnancy
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterBig hats, sunscreen It's that time of the year to begin thinking about how to protect yourself from the strong sun and skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, melanoma is the third most common skin cancer and the...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Skin Cancer, Dermatology, Dermatologists
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Veterans get free home repairs in Roanoke
The widow of a deceased veteran recieved quite a gift on Saturday from a big name company as she undergoes chemo treatments for cancer. Sears teamed up with an organization called Rebuilding Together Roanoke to provide some much needed home repairs...
Tags: Sears, Home Improvement, Chemotherapy
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: National Retail Federation, Stress, Personal Service, Richard Gere, Democratic Party
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Cutting hair for cancer
Multimedia JournalistLocks of Love is a program that helps sick children who've lost their hair. In doing so, it restores both confidence and self-esteem. As Erica Horseman looks into the mirror, she's silently saying farewell to her long blonde hair. To you,...Tags: Human Interest
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Roanoke's Elmwood Park: Preparing for Susan G. Komen Race
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterMore than 25 hundred people will converge on downtown Roanoke Saturday morning to move their feet in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. With just hours to go before the race, Elmwood Park was a busy place Friday as the work went on to prepare for the...Tags: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Death, Breast Cancer, Health, Diseases and Illnesses
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4/21 * 4171 Riner Road * Riner * 24149
1pm - 4 pm There will be a Vendor Fair from 1-4 to support the Montgomery Co. Relay for Life. There will be Avon, Scentsy, ThirtyOne, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, It Works, Just Jewelry and Longaberger. This will be held at the Riner Volunteer...
Tags: Relay for Life
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New Cancer Treatment available in Roanoke
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterA cutting edge treatment for cancer is now available close to home. Carilion Roanoke Memorial is teaming up with Blue Ridge Cancer Care to offer a treatment that targets tumors in the liver while keeping healthy tissue in tact. Nerissa Tyeryar is a 30...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Human Body, Blood, Liver Cancer, Chemotherapy
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Thousands take a walk at Relay for Life
ReporterMany people in our hometowns will be sleepy this weekend. But it's for a good cause. Several areas held the annual Relay for Life from Friday night to Saturday morning. "This is actually my first relay and I'm amazed at how many people are showing up,"...Tags: Virginia Tech, Students, William Byrd, Relay for Life, Education
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New Pap Test Guidelines: Why one Roanoke Doctor says you still need a Yearly Exam
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterYou may not need a pap test every year. New guidelines are out regarding screening for cervical cancer. For decades women have been told to get the test every year. The new recommendation from a government panel, The U.S. Preventative Risk Task Force,...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Ovarian Cancer, Insurance, Human papillomavirus, Cervical Cancer
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