Cancer
Lance Armstrong's Endurance Tested By Sheryl Crow Concert
DALLASSeven-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 ...
Sun Safety 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:
Sole Remaining Lung Filled With Rich, Satisfying Flavor
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 ...
Many Cancer Deaths Preventable
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 ...
Anti-Chewing-Tobacco Activists Speak Out Against Secondhand Spit
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 ...
Woman Mentions Participation In Cancer Walk To Cancer Patient
DENVER—Trying to show empathy, Marilyn Rossum, 42, informed coworker and recently diagnosed breast-cancer patient Georgia Anderson, 40, that she participated in a breast-cancer walk-a-thon ...
Fake-A-Wish Foundation Introduces Dying Child To Brett Favre Lookalike
SHIOCTON, WI—Corey Hoffman, a 7-year-old Green Bay Packers fanatic stricken with terminal leukemia, received the thrill of his short lifetime Tuesday, when he met ...
Lackluster Marriage Enlivened By Cancer Scare
SWANDER, OH—George and Maureen McKay's stagnant marriage was briefly rejuvenated when they thought they had only weeks left together.
6,000 Runners Fail To Discover Cure For Breast Cancer
ATLANTA—Despite their diligent, dedicated running, the 6,000-plus participants in Sunday's 5K Race For The Cure did not find a cure for breast ...
Heroic Cancer Sufferer Inspires Others To Get Cancer
SAN DIEGO–Diagnosed three months ago with terminal lymphoma, David Bradley, 46, has stood as such a stirring example of courage in the face of ...
Doctors Give Area Man Six Months To Pay
CARBONDALE, IL—Doctors at Southern Illinois Hospital confirmed Monday that Dale Monfort, a 39-year-old lymphatic-cancer sufferer who underwent emergency surgery last week, has just six ...










