Get the Facts on Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
July brings awareness to the cancer that is responsible for 10 percent of all childhood cancer-related deaths: sarcoma. In recognition of Sarcoma Awareness…
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Cristina Matos was given a second chance at life
Cristina Matos was referred to the ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Cancer Center by a nurse friend. Together, they were searching for possible solutions to Cristina’s debilitating…
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College professor teaches tenacity in fighting breast cancer
After receiving an abnormal result on her annual mammogram, college professor Debbie Paine met with physicians in her hometown of Valdosta, Georgia. The…
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Relearning to Swallow: Bill's Journey with Amy
Bill was familiar with the drive from Tallahassee to Gainesville, from when his daughter was a student at the University of Florida. He had even started…
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Supporting a loved one during cancer: a patient’s perspective
Imagine getting a call from your brother and hearing a quivering voice on the other end struggling through tears to tell you his cancer is continuing to grow…
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Sometimes You Need a Team of People to Cheer You to Victory
Two years ago, Barbara Adams, 46, discovered how important the support of the right team could be. She was volunteering at the local YMCA, playing kickball…
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5 Things to Know About Uterine Cancer
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Awareness Month. Almost 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer…
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Antibacterial soaps may not beat regular soap and water
Americans now spend almost $1 billion annually on soaps with antibacterial additives. But do these products actually leave hands cleaner than soap and water…
