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Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Wins Marathon While Pushing Daughter in Stroller

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:26:05 +0000

Iram Leon isn’t going to let a little thing like cancer slow him down. In the latest story about the power of the human spirit on display at a marathon, the 32-year-old man battling terminal brain cancer finished first in the Gusher Marathon in Beaumont, Texas earlier this month, while pushing his six-year-old daughter the [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

The Next GAC Star Winner One Night Rodeo Releases Their 'After Beautiful' Music Video

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:18:48 +0000

One Night Rodeo (ONR), The Next GAC Star winner is a contemporary country sounding band that is from Bradenton, FL. ONR is made up of Cory Hildreth on lead vocals, keys, guitar, and mandolin while Duane Allison plays bass guitar and covers vocals too. For the most part Cory and Duane have 13 years and over 2,000 performances under their belt.ONR has opened for some heavyweights like Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and Montgomery Gentry to name a few. Now ONR released a fundraising song to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Dawn Sears of the Time Jumpers Diagnosed With Cancer

Christina Vinson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:42:02 +0000

Dawn Sears of the Grammy-nominated band the Time Jumpers has been diagnosed with Stage 3B lung cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in Nashville. Sears, who was also a longtime member of fan-favorite Vince Gill’s band, will still continue performing at the Tim Jumpers’ regular, Monday night shows at 3rd and Lindsley in Music City, [...]

Relay for Life of Taylor County is April 26th at Abilene Christian University

Shay Hill — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:18:48 +0000

Relay for Life is coming up next month so it’s time to get your team together and start raising money for the American Cancer Society. This is an incredible event that I was a part of, for the first time, last year. I plan on making the ‘survivor’ lap again this year.Last year at Relay [...]

Shay Shares Her Reasons for Supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Shay Hill — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:44:43 +0000

As I sit here on the eve of our St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Radiothon I am thinking about how I will tell everyone just how great this hospital and it's people are. It's actually hard to put it into words; I wish I could just take everyone there for one day to experience it for themselves. If I could do that we would never have to ask for money again it would just be something everyone would do without prompting. However, I can't do that so I'll try to give you a reason or two here, as to why I think this is the best charity to donate your hard earned money to.

American Cancer Society is Hosting Abilene's First Bark for Life Relay February 23rd.

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:48:48 +0000

You know what 'Relay for Life' is right? Well just imagine the very same thing, but only with the family pet. The American Cancer Society (ACS) in Abilene is holding the first ever 'Bark for Life' here at 'Camp Barkley' next to Grover Nelson Park. Unlike 'Relay for Life,' the Bark for Life will go from 9 AM until 1 PM whereas Relay for Life goes from 7 PM until 7 AM. The four hour four legged event will be much like the human event a "fun and festive atmosphere" complete with a survivor lap and games.

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Shrink Your Weenie

Mike Adams — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Frightened by the idea of an urban witch doctor with a 7-inch long finger giving you your annual, white-knuckle prostate exam? You should actually be more concerned about the possibility of your penis shriveling up like a California raisin. That’s because, according to a recent study published in the Urology Medical Journal, some men who [...]

Cancer Services Network is Holding an 'Understanding the Affordable Care Act' Workshop Dec. 12th

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:10:55 +0000

Understanding the 'Affordable Care Act' (ACA) especially for for people living with cancer, could take a law and/or medical degree. The Folks at Cancer Services Network are holding workshop to help you better understand the ACA, December 12th, 2012. The workshop will cover topics like; Cancer Treatment Overviews, the Costs of Cancer (direct medical costs and related non-medical costs), Daily Living Expenses and so much more. This will be a 'brown bag' luncheon workshop with drinks and desert provided.

Five Fall Foods that Fight Cancer

Shay Hill — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:00:02 +0000

It seems that once you are diagnosed you receive all kinds of emails about cancer and it's prevention. That's great but what about those who haven't been diagnosed? Well I'm here to help you out, I'll pass along the information that has been given to me, especially if it's easy. I recently received information about [...]

Breast Cancer Also Affects Men

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:04 +0000

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while all the pink we see on the players during NFL games in October mainly focuses our attention on how the disease affects women and what they can do about it, we should also keep in mind (or learn) that men, too, can contract breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in 1,000 men will fall victim to the disease, which claims the life of at least one man every day.

Can a New Sports Bra Really Detect Breast Cancer?

Mike Adams — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:15:41 +0000

Is possible for a bra to detect breast cancer?

Well, according to First Warning Systems, the answer is a resounding yes. The Reno, Nevada-based company says they have invented a sports bra that comes complete with built-in heat sensors that can allow doctors to see malignancies through a state-of-the-art thermal imprint.

The Cattle Baron's Ball is Set to Fight Cancer on October the 6th in Buffalo Gap

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Gather up your western attire and saddle up your horse, it's time for the annual Cattle Barons Ball being put on by the American Cancer Society (ACS), Saturday October 6th. In keeping with the western theme, the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place at the Perini Ranch in beautiful Buffalo Gap, Texas. Here's how you can lasso yourself a good time while helping fight cancer.

Teen Battling Cancer Suffers 'Heartless Hoax' After Woman Lied About Paying His Bills [VIDEO, POLL]

Ben Worcester — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:27:55 +0000

For the past three years, Thomas Doty has been fighting for his life. In late 2009, when the teenager from Washington state should have been enjoying life, Doty was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

It's a condition that took an even worse turn thanks to a cruel prank.

Kellie Pickler Visits with Ellen DeGeneres About Shaving Her Head in Support of Friend with Cancer [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:29:32 +0000

Kellie Pickler recently shaved her head in support of best friend Summer Holt Miller, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June. Kellie has been getting a lot of attention ever since and she stopped by the Ellen Show to explain why she did what she did. Kellie was raised by her grandparents but was [...]

The Little Baron's Ball is a Fun Event for Childhood Cancer Survivors and Thier Families in Abilene

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:03:34 +0000

Thanks mainly to a anonymous donor who is fitting the bill for the 'First Annual Little Barons Ball' to be held at Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Childhood cancer survivors 18 or younger are invited to attend an afternoon of fun, food, games, fellowship and a chance to hang out with others that share their plight. Jacque Thweatt Community Manager for the American Cancer Society (ACS) says "we are inviting mom, dad, brothers and sisters to come to the Little Batons Ball scheduled for this Sunday, September 9th.

Sugarland Perform 'Baby Girl' With 4-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:00:35 +0000

The members of Sugarland got the chance to make a young girl’s life brighter at a recent tour stop in Minnesota. Singer Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter Kristian Bush were performing at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Aug. 8 when they were joined onstage by a very special guest — a 4-year-old cancer patient named Avery.

Blake Shelton Meets 6-Year-Old Brain Cancer Patient Harlie Bryant

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:00:07 +0000

Blake Shelton may be a consummate joker, but he has a heart of gold beneath all that laughter. He is also a man of his word, as he helped make a dream come true for Harlie Bryant, a 6-year-old stricken with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Shelton, who was alerted to the little girl’s plight via Twitter, met with her at Owensboro’s Big O Music Fest on Saturday (August 18).

New Research Reveals That Taller People More Likely to Die of Cancer

Mike Adams — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:30:50 +0000

Some promising new research has surfaced that indicates that tall people are less likely to suffer strokes, psychotic breakdowns or die from heart disease than the shorter of the breed. However, the same research says that these same vertically-endowed humans are doomed at best, to die of cancer.

Amazing New Wristband Technology Could Keep You from Getting Skin Cancer

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:54:36 +0000

During the barbecues and pool parties of summer, many people lose track of how much sun exposure they’ve had — and wind up with a nasty burn.

New technology in the form of a wristband could change that, and lower the rates of skin cancer along the way.