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Teen With Cancer Vows It Won't Keep Her From Being Mean, Moody Little Shit

ISSUE 46•39 | 10.02.10 | News

RACINE, WI—Despite having been diagnosed four months ago with an often fatal form of adolescent leukemia, 15-year-old Van Buren High School sophomore Rachel Fullerton told reporters Tuesday that she refuses to let the disease prevent her from being a nasty, spiteful little shit. more»
We Finally Get Around To Remembering Ted Kennedy

ISSUE 46•02 | 01.15.10 | Sunday Magazine
Most People Exposed To Secondhand Smoke

ISSUE 46•01 | 01.04.10 | American Voices

According to the World Health Organization, over 94 percent people around the globe are unprotected from secondhand smoke. What do you think? more»
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ISSUE 45•43 | 10.21.09 | Infographic

The American Cancer Society predicts 40,170 women will die from breast cancer this year. Here are some things women can do to... more»
Kid With Cancer Hopes To Realize Dream Of Meeting Competent Oncologist

ISSUE 45•39 | 09.23.09 | News in Brief

MINNEAPOLIS—Despite visits from Olympic snowboarder Shaun White and film actor Ryan Reynolds, 13-year-old Corey Duthers announced Tuesday... more»
'Kennedy Curse' Claims Life Of 77-Year-Old Tumor-Riddled Binge-Drinker

ISSUE 45•35 | 08.26.09 | News in Photos
Cancer Walk Goes Under 15-Straight Miles Of High Tensile Power Lines

ISSUE 45•28 | 07.11.09 | News in Photos
I Was Going to Succumb To Cancer, But Then I Got This Mylar Balloon

ISSUE 45•13 | 03.24.09 | Commentary

Greetings to all my favorite ladies! Please forgive me for not sending a thank-you note sooner, but the nurses at this hospital are always carting... more»
Cancer Rate Declines For First Time

ISSUE 44•49 | 12.02.08 | American Voices

For the first time since statistics on the disease have been tracked, the cancer rate in the United States has declined. What do you think? more»
Oncologist Keeps Variety Of Citrus Fruits To Use As Visual Aids

ISSUE 44•47 | 11.24.08 | Radio News
Nation Hit Hard

ISSUE 44•37 | 09.11.08 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—Faced with several tough factors, the nation has once again been hit hard, sources reported Tuesday. "It is unclear whether the... more»
Gum May Aid Colon Surgery Recovery

ISSUE 44•36 | 09.05.08 | American Voices

British researchers found that patients who chewed gum after undergoing colon surgery had bowel movements sooner than those who did not. What do... more»
Moisturizers Cause Cancer In Mice

ISSUE 44•35 | 08.27.08 | American Voices

Four moisturizers have been found to cause skin cancer in mice. What do you think? more»
Absent-Minded Professor Says Cure For Cancer 'Around Here Somewhere'

ISSUE 44•34 | 08.23.08 | Radio News
Anti-Cancer Machine Invented?

ISSUE 44•02 | 01.06.08 | American Voices

Research reports on the American Cancer Society's website suggest that a new machine, invented by a Florida man with no medical training, may be... more»
Area Mom Disappointed No One Noticed Mastectomy

ISSUE 43•04 | 01.22.07 | News in Brief

LOUISVILLE, KY—Local resident Joanne Cobb, 43, was disappointed Monday when family members failed to comment on her new mastectomy, which... more»
Philip Morris: 'Please Talk To Your Cooler Children About Cigarettes'

ISSUE 42•49 | 12.06.06 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—Philip Morris, the largest manufacturer of tobacco products in the United States, released the first in a series of television... more»
Tumor Becomes Malignant Out Of Spite

ISSUE 42•43 | 10.31.06 | Radio News
Make-A-Wish Recipient Now Wishes Macho Man Randy Savage Would Go Away

ISSUE 42•36 | 09.01.06 | News

PHOENIX—The two-time WWF Champion's unending boasts and product plugs proved "far too intense" for nine-year-old leukemia patient and lifelong fan Tyler Blashock. more»
Ken Griffey Jr. Diagnosed With Hamstring Cancer

ISSUE 42•34 | 08.24.06 | Sports News in Brief

CINCINNATI—Just days after the Reds centerfielder learned that his father Ken Sr. has prostate cancer and his mother Birdie would be... more»
Fake-A-Wish Foundation Introduces Dying Child To Brett Favre Lookalike

ISSUE 42•32 | 08.13.06 | Radio News
MLB Unveils New Prostate-Cancer-Awareness Bats

ISSUE 42•20 | 05.18.06 | Photo Finish
Lance Armstrong's Endurance Tested By Sheryl Crow Concert

ISSUE 42•02 ISSUE 41•39 | 09.29.05 | Sports News in Brief

DALLAS—Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong found his endurance stretched "almost to the breaking point" last Friday by a three-hour, 30-song concert presented by his fiancée, pop-folk singer Sheryl Crow. more»
Cancer Victim Given Second Chance At Death

ISSUE 41•36 | 09.06.05 | Radio News
Harlem Globetrotters Keep Basketball Just Out Of Reach Of Make-A-Wish Kid

08.24.05 | Newswire
Sun Safety Tips

ISSUE 41•28 | 07.13.05 | Tips

When summer rolls around, everybody wants that perfect tan—but it's important to play it smart. Here are some tips for safe, sensible tanning: more»
Sole Remaining Lung Filled With Rich, Satisfying Flavor

ISSUE 41•27 | 07.06.05 | News in Brief

GARLAND, TX—Local resident Jesse McCombs' sole remaining lung filled with the rich, satisfying flavor of Parliament cigarettes Monday. "Mmm, now that's a good smoke," said McCombs, 51, drawing a deep breath of Parliament smoke into what remains of his respiratory system. "It's just too bad I no longer have a right lung, because then I could be enjoying double the tobacco pleasure right now." more»
Many Cancer Deaths Preventable

ISSUE 41•14 | 04.06.05 | American Voices

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 60 percent of all cancer deaths could be prevented if Americans lived healthier lives. What do you think? more»
Anti-Chewing-Tobacco Activists Speak Out Against Secondhand Spit

ISSUE 41•13 | 03.30.05 | News

RALEIGH, NC—The ever-embattled tobacco industry suffered another blow Monday, as citizens' groups challenged the major smokeless-tobacco companies to confront the quality-of-life issues associated with secondhand spit. more»
Ovarian Cancer Gets Publicist

ISSUE 40•31 | 08.04.04 | News in Photos