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Southcoast Hospitals Observes Oral Cavity Cancer Awareness Month

Pete Braley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:01:34 +0000

Dr. Patrick Gagnon and Dr., Wendy Stern came by the studios this morning to talk about Oral Cavity Cancer.

There will be a free head and neck cancer screening Tuesday, April 23, from 9am to 3pm at Pier 3, MacArthur Dr on the waterfront in New Bedford

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Cancer Prevention Study Calling Southcoast Residents

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:04:15 +0000

Local residents will soon be able to take part in a long-term cancer study, which aims to answer many questions for future generations.

The Cancer Prevention Study 3, being performed by the American Cancer Society, has tapped the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care and the City of New Bedford to reach out to the public in search of participants

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Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:37:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge.

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Was Former MA Speaker Sal DiMasi Denied Proper Medical Treatment

Phil Paleologos — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:34:30 +0000

Former Massachusetts House Speaker, is described by his wife Debbie as being very sick and skinny, having lost over 50 pounds due to stage 4 cancer.

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New Bedford Parker Street Waste Site Reports Released

Taylor Cormier — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:55:32 +0000

The Department of Public Health has been reluctant to release what could be critical information about the Parker Street Waste Site, but State Representative Antonio Cabral has convinced state officials to release those documents

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3rd Annual Sharon's Walk Begins Sunday

Taylor Cormier — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:59:34 +0000

Hundreds of walkers are expected to gather at Fort Taber park this Sunday, in honor of two local women.

The Third Annual Sharon's Walk commences Sunday morning, in memory of former Fun107 co-host Sharon Fogaren, and her mother, Elaine

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Cancer, Not Heart Disease, Leading Cause Of Death For Hispanics

Jim Phillips — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:00:44 +0000

Cancer is now the leading cause of death for Hispanics in the U.S. Heart disease was formerly number one, but the overall rate of heart disease has been dropping thanks to new treatments and drugs.

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Young People in Sweden Actually Believe Cancer is Contagious

Mike Adams — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:13:32 +0000

Most young adults know that babies do not come from wild-eyed storks or highly potent drinking water, but a new study suggests they might be a little confused about a few other things.

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