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Aug 5, 2011 at 11:24 am

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Breast Cancer Patient Denied Medicaid Because He’s A Man

Breast Cancer Patient Denied Medicaid Because He’s A Man

CHARLESTON, S.C.–A Charleston man is fighting a battle most men never imagine that they might endure.

Raymond Johnson, 26, was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago, after pain from a lump in his chest sent him to the emergency room.

Though Johnson has a job laying tile, he does not make enough to pay for the treatments out of his own pocket and does not have health insurance.

To

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Angelo Henderson

Oct 13, 2010 at 11:33 am

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6 Best Ways to Support a Loved One Who Has Cancer

6 Best Ways to Support a Loved One Who Has Cancer

My mother lost her battle with breast cancer in 1998.  At the time of her battle I know how important my support was for her and for myself.

Prayer:

(www.prayer-for-cancer.com)We pray for all those undertaking chemotherapy “chemo.” the use of medicines or drugs to treat disease, that the Lord will work
out His perfect will in your situation and bring about healing. We ask

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Mildred Gaddis

Sep 2, 2010 at 7:30 am

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2010 Race For The Cure: Breast Cancer Facts

2010 Race For The Cure: Breast Cancer Facts

In case you were wondering about the status of breast cancer, the following statistics were provided by the Northeast Ohio affiliate of Komen for the Cure.

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Jul 29, 2010 at 8:00 am

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KELLY PRICE Interview(part I)- Giving Her Time And Money For Breast Cancer

KELLY PRICE Interview(part I)- Giving Her Time And Money For Breast Cancer

If you love good music, you love hearing any and every thing singer and songwriter Kelly Price has ever released.  Her soulful voice represents what authentic singing is and should be.  Kelly is the quintessential woman.  All women can relate to the many titles she holds in life- wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, caretaker, business woman and mentor.

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Jul 12, 2010 at 7:00 am

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VIDEO: Singer Eric Roberson Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer

VIDEO: Singer Eric Roberson Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer

Super talented singer songwriter Eric Roberson just released his new video, “Still” from his current album, Music Fan First raising awareness about Breast Cancer.  Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Its the second most common cause of cancer death among African-American women.

Kudos to Eric for raising awareness through music!

Check out “Still”

Wanna

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Jun 3, 2010 at 8:42 pm

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New Vaccine Research May Eliminate Breast Cancer

New Vaccine Research May Eliminate Breast Cancer

A new study has been done on engineered mice to prevent breast cancer via an experimental vaccine. The new research by an Cleveland, OH immunologist at the Lerner Research Institute tested the vaccine against a protein, called alpha-lactalbumin, found on many breast cancer cells.  Mice in the experiment had been genetically modified to lead them to develop breast cancer.

Though none of the 50 vaccinated mice developed cancer,

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Apr 19, 2010 at 9:00 am

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Mammogram Plus MRI Cost-Effective In Improving Life Expectancy In Women At High Risk

Mammogram Plus MRI Cost-Effective In Improving Life Expectancy In Women At High Risk

Getting your annual Mammogram in conjunction with an MRI can be a cost-effective way of improving life expectancy in women at high risk for breast cancer. A team of radiologists at General Hospital in Boston, Ma. conducted a study to determine the costs and benefits of mammography. Read their findings here.

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Mildred Gaddis

Nov 24, 2009 at 4:56 pm

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New Guidelines Push Back Testing Age For Various Cancers

New Guidelines Push Back Testing Age For Various Cancers

According to new guidelines by a major medical group, the recommended ages to test for various cancers has been changed.

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