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Roanoke Doctors say Fiscal Cliff could Mean Patients are Turned Away
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterImagine calling the doctor only to be told 'I'm sorry. We can't see you.' That's what many doctors fear could happen to patients who are 65 and older if we hit the fiscal cliff. "It's going to force a lot of doctors not to accept new Medicare patients and...Tags: Medicare, Government Health Care, Roanoke County, General Practitioners
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New safety concerns with sunscreen
Weekend Anchor/ReporterHold on, your sunscreen may not be as safe as you think. We're told to lather up before heading outdoors into the bright sun. It's really important to use sunscreen, but you'll want to check the labels carefully. The type of sunscreen you choose, the...Tags: Dermatology, Medical Specialization, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Health, Sunburn
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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: Dermatology, Pregnancy and Childbirth, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cancer, Dermatologists
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Roanoke Store makes millions: Workers don't care that they aren't paid
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt's a store you might not know about. It's been in Roanoke for 17 years and it's made more than $3 million dollars in sales, but the people who work there don't get paid. They're all volunteers. It is the Discovery Shop in Townside Festival Shopping...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Cancer, Fashion Trends, Breast Cancer
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Flying for a cure in Danville
ReporterModel plane enthusiasts in Danville are flying for a cure to fight cancer. It's all part of the Fighter Flight Against Cancer Fly-In at the Danville Regional Airport. Model plane operators, who call themselves "pilots," are raising money for the American...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer, Health
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Are tanning beds a safer way to tan?
We've all heard about the dangers of too much sun. But what about tanning beds? Are they any safer? One local woman shares her story in hopes of shedding some light on the issue.
Jill Johnson was only 30 when she was diagnosed with skin cancer. Now...Tags: Science and Technology, Health, Health Organizations
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