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Save a life with a simple cheek swab
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistA student organization at Virginia Tech, Good to the Bone, is hosting Be the Match Bone Marrow Registration Drive on Wednesday, April 10th in Torgersen Hall (1100) at 620 Drillfield Drive on campus. Now you can take the first step to save a life by...Tags: Culture, Lymphoma, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Diseases and Illnesses
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UPDATED: Roanoke tribute to jazz legend helps to build bone marrow registry
ReporterMarch 25th update: The search for potential bone marrow donors in Roanoke was a success. 273 people signed up and provided cheek swabs for the national bone marrow registry during events last week. The Jefferson Center coordinated the effort, with a...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Branford Marsalis, Entertainment, Lymphoma, Concerts
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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: William Byrd, Education, Teaching and Learning, Relay for Life, Virginia Tech
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Cancer Drug Shortage: How the American Cancer Society is Working to Ensure Shortages Don't Happen
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterThe shortage of the cancer drug Methotrexate has many of you asking the question: "How could this ever be allowed to happen?" The American Cancer Society is concerned too. "If it affects patient care and patient health, then American Cancer Society...Tags: Health, Food and Drug Administration, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Methotrexate (drug), Drugs and Medicines
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DQ's Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Roanoke girl
ReporterToday is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide. At least $1 from each Blizzard Treat sold will help sick and injured children at local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Dairy Queen's promotion includes a picture of a cute...Tags: Health, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics, Snow Storms, Injuries and Wounds
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Leukemia Can't Keep Petrovic From Carrying His Brother's Bag
The Hartford CourantStephen Petrovic, who had a stem cell transplant last year for acute myeloid leukemia, is the comeback caddie kid. And his brother Tim, a member of the PGA Tour, couldn't be happier or prouder that Stephen will caddie for the first time this year in...Tags: Health Treatments, FedEx St. Jude Classic, University of Hartford, Sports, Golf
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Heirloom Roses: A Father's Day Tribute To Justin's Dad, And A Gift From His Son
The Hartford CourantOn Wednesday, three days after he had conquered Merion and three years after TPC River Highlands had conquered him, Justin Rose settled into his chair and revisited his moment at the 113th U.S. Open. Rose likes to use the word "moment." The Englishman...Tags: Justin Rose, Webb Simpson, U.S. Open (golf), Sports, Golf
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New service matches patients with clinical trials in South Florida
A new matchmaking service is pairing up unlikely couples — patients seeking a cure for what ails them and local clinical trials offering cutting-edge treatments. Started last month by two Michigan entrepreneurs, CureLauncher has already...
Tags: Oncology, AIDS, Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Testicular Cancer
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Retail Therapy: Come into the Closet for grand opening
Jewel box: The Pearl Closet, a new jewelry shop at 670 S. Coast Hwy. Unit A, Laguna Beach, will hold its grand opening party from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and more. The shop was opened in honor of founder Anna Gonzalez-...Tags: The Wet Seal Incorporated, Personal Service
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