Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Cancer published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 9263
» View wdbj7.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-772
Next >
-
'The Amazing Race' Recap: Chill Out, Freak
WDBJ7 BloggerThe episode starts differently. James, the rocker, video chats with his wife. It is about his father. James’ wife told him that his father is not in good shape. He has stage 4 cancer and it seems like he won’t get better. The family urges...Tags: Bangladesh, Travel, Trips and Vacations, The Amazing Race (tv program), Auto Racing
-
People "Zumba" for a good cause in Roanoke
Folks from around Roanoke danced their buns off in support of breast cancer research Saturday. "Zumba for a Cure" was held at Gold's Gym north Roanoke. Dozens of people were shakin' their groove thing in support of the American Cancer Society. People...
Tags: Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society
-
Cycling community reacts to Lance Armstrong losing 7 Tour de France titles
reporterWes Wilmer is a competitor. "Probably did about 300 races in a 5-year period," he remembers. And since he mounted his bike nearly 18-years ago cyclist Lance Armstrong has been a big motivation. "He has helped me as a person become a better person...Tags: Lance Armstrong, International Cycling Union, Tour de France, Cycling, Sports
-
Armstrong stepping down as Livestrong chairman
Lance Armstrong is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity to help it limit the damage from the doping scandal that has snared the former champion cyclist. Armstrong announced the move Wednesday, a week after the U.S. Anti-...
Tags: Lance Armstrong, Tour de France, Charity, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Cycling
-
Martinsville Speedway goes pink
Assignment ManagerThe curbs around the track at Martinsville Speedway got a fresh coat of paint Thursday morning. Breast cancer survivors and track crews painted the curbs pink. The effort hopes to bring attention to October's designation as National Breast Cancer...Tags: NASCAR, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Breast Cancer, Auto Racing
-
Hundreds taking part in cancer prevention study
600 people in this area are expected to take part in a Cancer Prevention Study this week. The study from the American Cancer Society will help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer....
Tags: Blood, Medical Research, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Lungs and Airways, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
-
Virginia Tech baseball team shaves heads for childhood cancer
It looks like Virginia Tech's baseball team is about to go bald! We're talking about what could be the entire Tech baseball team being a lot more aerodynamic by the end of the day. The team has decided to collectively shave their heads. It's their way...
Tags: Baseball, Sports
-
Former 5th District GOP Chairman, Tucker Watkins, dies at 66
Republicans in Virginia's 5th district are mourning a loss. Tucker Watkins died this weekend after battling cancer. He's the former chairman of the 5th district Republican party. Watkins worked on the campaigns of George Allen and Virgil Goode. He's...
Tags: George Allen, Parties and Movements, Halifax County, Politics, Republican Party
-
Cold Case: a killer already caught?
Anchor/ReporterHow can two murders only a year and a half old be a cold case? When no one speaks up and tells police who did it. That's what happened for two families still mourning; no answers for their questions. There are dozens of cold cases in the City of Roanoke....Tags: Murder
-
BBQ & yard sale on Saturday will help Salem boy fighting cancer
ReporterPeople in Salem are hoping to raise a lot of money on Saturday. It's all going to the Leffler family whose 13-year-old son is battling cancer. A.J. Leffler's story began last February when he was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. In the last...Tags: Brain, Health Treatments, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Chemotherapy
-
Altavista students host golf match to fight cancer
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSports is about competition. Practicing to get better, while striving to be the best. At Altavista High School, members of the golf team aren't just battling their rivals. They're fighting a much bigger opponent. "Golf is about so much more than...Tags: Golf, High Schools, Medical Procedures and Tests, High School Sports, Schools
Oct 28, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 27, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 22, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 17, 2012
|Story| AP Broadcast
Oct 11, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 8, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 8, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 7, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Oct 4, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Sep 28, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Sep 26, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Sep 14, 2012
|Story| WDBJ7
Original site for Cancer topic gallery.