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    Jan 17, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7
  1. Cancer death rates down 20 percent in past two decades

    Some promising news in the fight against cancer.  The death rate from cancer in the United States is down substantially in the past two decades. According to the American Cancer Society, rates rose steadily in the 1900's peaking in 1991.  In 2009 statistics show the death rate was down by 20%,
    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
    Some promising news in the fight against cancer.  The death rate from cancer in the United States is down substantially in the past two decades. According to the American Cancer Society, rates rose steadily in the 1900's peaking in 1991.  In 2009...

    Tags: Death, Health Organizations, American Cancer Society

  2. Jun 11, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7
  3. A robot helps surgeons remove prostate cancer

    It has four arms, stands 8 feet tall and it's a robot that performs surgery: Its name is daVinci.
    Multimedia Journalist
    It has four arms, stands 8 feet tall and it's a robot that performs surgery: Its name is daVinci. Kimberly Mayo is a registered nurse at Carilion. She says the whole process is a group effort that requires extreme communication. "It's pretty unique to...

    Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, General Practitioners

  4. Jun 12, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7
  5. Danville Churches band together to promote good health

    These days Bibleway Cathedral in Danville is not only focused on parishioners' faith but also their health.
    Reporter
    These days Bibleway Cathedral in Danville is not only focused on parishioners' faith but also their health. "If you wanna get a message out to the community tell it to the church," says nurse Louise L. Cooper. On Tuesday, a free blood pressure screening...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Health, Cancer, Weight, High Blood Pressure

  6. Jun 6, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast
  7. Carrico to seek Virginia GOP Senate seat

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Del. Bill Carrico will seek the seat left empty by the retirement last week of fellow Republican state Sen. William Wampler of Bristol.
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Del. Bill Carrico will seek the seat left empty by the retirement last week of fellow Republican state Sen. William Wampler of Bristol. Monday's announcement helps shape November elections that determine whether Republican Gov....

    Tags: Executive Branch, Diseases and Illnesses, Government, Bob McDonnell, Health

  8. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters
  9. Former U.S. Open champ, longtime broadcaster Venturi dies

    Reuters
    The Sports Xchange Former U.S. Open champ, longtime broadcaster Venturi dies Ken Venturi won only one major championship during his professional career -- the 1964 U.S. Open at Congressional in Bethesda, Md. He endured scorching temperatures and high...

    Tags: Sports Illustrated, Masters Tournament, Sports, U.S. Open (golf), PGA Tour

  10. May 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters
  11. New cancer tools allow patients to reconsider chemo

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After decades of using one-size-fits-all therapies to combat cancer, doctors are using new tools to help decide when their patients can skip chemotherapy or other harsh treatments.
    Reuters
    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After decades of using one-size-fits-all therapies to combat cancer, doctors are using new tools to help decide when their patients can skip chemotherapy or other harsh treatments. An approach to oncology that has been in place...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Chemotherapy, Roche Holding AG, Testicular Cancer, Heart Problems

  12. May 15, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  13. Genetic test determines breast cancer risk for men and women

    For most women, the risk of developing breast cancer over a lifetime is 12 percent. For women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, that risk multiplies to close to 87 percent. In choosing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Hollywood star Angelina...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Mammogram, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), MRI (imaging), Bon Secours

  14. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  15. Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

    Phil Jackson never liked to compare Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Believe me, I tried everything.
    Phil Jackson never liked to compare Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Believe me, I tried everything. Sometimes I'd ask him after random Lakers practices or before games against Charlotte, the team Jordan owned. Or after games in Chicago, where nostalgia...

    Tags: Boston Celtics, Sex Crimes, Phil Jackson, National Basketball Association, Chicago Bulls

  16. May 16, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
  17. Carol Wood selflessly cared for her father-in-law while he battled cancer

    York County's Relay for Life chairperson, Carol Wood, knows a lot about fighting cancer through her work and multiple family battles. Her father-in-law's death still haunts her. Describing the day in March, 2012 she said, "I left for one hour," eyes welling with tears as she stopped to clear her throat "I had something I had to do and Bob White passed away."
    York County's Relay for Life chairperson, Carol Wood, knows a lot about fighting cancer through her work and multiple family battles. Her father-in-law's death still haunts her. Describing the day in March, 2012 she said, "I left for one hour," eyes...

    Tags: York (York, Pennsylvania), Crime, Law and Justice, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Parkinson's Disease

  18. May 15, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online
  19. Cancer Institute provides new aid to locals

    BRAWLEY — Local residents suffering from cancer no longer have to travel far for treatment, as the Cancer Institute at the Pioneers Memorial Hospital has begun accepting patients.
    Staff Writer
    BRAWLEY — Local residents suffering from cancer no longer have to travel far for treatment, as the Cancer Institute at the Pioneers Memorial Hospital has begun accepting patients. The state-of-the-art center provides a full range of medical...

    Tags: Chemotherapy, Oncology, Health Treatments, Medical Specialization, Breast Cancer

  20. May 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters
  21. Bayer, Algeta win FDA approval for prostate cancer drug

    Reuters
    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German drugmaker Bayer and its development partner Algeta won approval from U.S. regulators for a prostate cancer drug that could eventually generate more than 1 billion euros ($1.31 billion) in annual sales. The Food and Drug...

    Tags: Drug Trafficking, Health Treatments, Norway, Radiation Therapy, Food and Drug Administration

  22. May 14, 2013 |Story| KSPR-TV
  23. Doctors encouraged by breast cancer conversations

    Actor and activist Angelina Jolie shared a secret with the world Tuesday that she had a preventive double mastectomy. She opted for the surgery after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
    mmoloney@kspr.com
    Actor and activist Angelina Jolie shared a secret with the world Tuesday that she had a preventive double mastectomy. She opted for the surgery after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. The Oscar-winning...

    Tags: Pancreatic Cancer, The New York Times, Diseases and Illnesses, Mastectomy, Brad Pitt

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