Hope For Heather - Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Central New York, Syracuse, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Utica, Oswego, Cortland, Marcellus, Solvay, LaFayette, Fulton, Mexico
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Rebecca's
Ride - A Scenic Ride for a Cure June 9, 2013 Rain or Shine 11AM to 4PM at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant 50 Mile Scenic Ride, Barbeque, Band, Cash Bar On-site registration opens at 9AM pre-registration is requested Hope for Heather & Ryan Guerdon will host the 1st annual motorcycle ride for Ovarian Cancer awareness and research in memory of Ryan's mother Rebecca Hafner of Baldwinsville. Rebecca lost her fight against Ovarian Cancer on Oct 31, 2012. The scenic 50 mile ride will start (11AM) and end (12:30PM) at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant. The after party and barbeque begins at 12:30PM with cash bar and rock music by Full Circle until 2PM and then music by Raised on Radio until 4PM.. Registration Donation: Single rider $35, Double riders $50 and Barbeque only $18. On-line registration or download - print paper registration form. Fund raising teams are forming. Questions call Ryan at 315-638-9236 Hope for Heather is a 501c3 so a portion of your registration is tax deductable as per IRS regulations. Event Flyer Color (2mB) | Event Hand Bill (8mB)| On-Line Registration | Paper Registration Form (0.5mB) |
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at Tiffanys April 14, 2013 Hope for Heather & Showoffs Boutique present Breakfast at Tiffany's : Fashion Show, Shopping and Brunch to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research, Local Awareness and Support. Boutique shopping, with featured local artists and fashions, raffles, silent auction including a Vera Wang gown. Featured Speaker: Shannon Routh the "Teal Diva." Sharing her remarkable journey: surviving Ovarian Cancer and then climbing Mt. Killamanjaro. Tickets will sell out: call Kellie 315-471-4636 or Frieda 315.657.7879 |
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$25,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research Nov 14, 2012 Hope for Heather presented a check to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund to help fund select 2013 research grants. Frieda Weeks President & Board Chairman Jesse Irwin present a check to Audra Moran and Jon Zeidman. The money raised in CNY will support research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center to find new microRNA biomarkers to develop new therapies for high grade epithelial ovarian cancers previously considered undruggable. These are the most lethal group of ovarian cancer cells. |
| Girls Day Out Holiday Shopping, Retail Therapy & Pampering Girls Day Out has it all and you save. . . break from the same Old Mall Day Sunday, November 11, 2012, 11 to 4 2012 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Syracuse $25 Admission includes delicious food & gourmet coffee bar plus: 25 Speciality & Gift Shopping Vendors, plus: Raffles, Holiday Baked Goods, Women's Health Info Event Information or Purchase Tickets: 315.471.4636 |
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2012 TEAL Ribbon Run
- September 23, Syracuse Inner Harbor - Hope for Heather, Ovarian Cancer
Alliance of CNY An amazing day today at the Inner Harbor. The 4th Annual Teal Ribbon Run and Walk gathered 1,002 supporters to create awareness for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer will strike 1 in 70 women. There is no diagnostic test and the symptoms are vague and difficult to detect. Because of your support, we can contribute to research, create more awareness in our community and assist families devastated by Ovarian Cancer. Thank you for your generous support and helping to make this year's Teal Ribbon Run and Walk our biggest ever! Event Photos By Mark V. Race Results |
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Heather's Angel Fund July 12 Syr. - Hope for Heather, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of CNY, launched Heather's Angel Fund, at the New Upstate Cancer Center. H4H pledged $25,000 for patients and family members to cover extra costs of treatment, not covered by medical insurance: meal vouchers, parking, personal care, gas card. President Frieda Weeks with Gary Weeks & Melissa Midgley presented the check to Toni Gary and Terry Toscano Shenfeld of the Foundation for Upstate Medical University Read the full story by Sarah Hall |
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Comfort Baskets - Ovarian Cancer Patients – Hope for Heather gives comfort baskets to Ovarian Cancer Patients providing a little joy and pampering to brighten a gloomy day during the ups and downs of cancer treatment. They say we care, we are with you, we love you. Now for a requested $100 donation, you can sponsor a basket for a friend or loved one. A great way to show your support, you are there, you are part of their fight. Send an email to support@hopeforheather.org to start the process. Typical contents: Fleece blanket, hand made slippers, lotions, shower gel, candles, uplifting books, treatment journal, cancer treatment information, and more. . . .. The local chapter of Daughters of Columbus was the initial sponsors of this program, providing comfort baskets to patients throughout Onondaga County. |
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OSWEGO, NY – Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMPNS), owned and operated by Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG), hosted a Valentine’s Day flower fundraiser and donated the proceeds to the Hope for Heather Foundation for ovarian cancer research in honor of Christine Schoeck-Blakely, a former NMPNS employee who lost her battle with Ovarian Caner August 14th, 2011. More than 160 bouquets of flowers were sold on site, making this fundraising effort a great success with a grand total of $2,767 raised. Many thanks to the Women in Nuclear that donated time and energy to help fight Ovarian Cancer in Central New York. |
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Beautiful HOPE Candles available $15 each. 100% all natural Soy Wax, Soft scent of Hydrangea! $5 from the sale of each candle goes directly to Hope for Heather. www.wittywicks.com or check out the Hope for Heather Facebook page. |
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Hope for Heather annual limited edition
summer tank is here! Show your support for Ovarian Cancer Awareness in
style. Ladies sizes small thru x-large. They run true to size! $25 min
donation includes shipping! Send email with your order to support@hopeforheather.org.
PayPal, check, or credit card! "awearness"! or check out the Hope for
Heather Facebook
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2011 TEAL Ribbon Run: Event Date: September 25, 2011 Syracuse Inner Harbor, 13204 Attendance: 928 Money Raised: $33,600 9:00AM - 100 yard Stiletto Dash 9:30AM - TEAL Ribbon 5k Run and Walk 11:00AM 2011 TEAL Team Awards 2011 Photos - Mark V Photography Photos - Syracuse Woman Magazine YNN News Video Photos - H4H FaceBook Page Video - Liverpool Marching Band Video - Bridge Street: Stiletto Dash Preview tealribbonrun.org Sponsors Many thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers, runners, walkers, donors, families, survivors, photographers, Syracuse Police and Balloons over Syracuse (TEAL Ribbon in Balloons) for making this the such a wonderful day. |
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30,000 TEAL
Ribbons Color NY State Fair
9/06/2011 - Hope for Heather (H4H) volunteers worked in groups of two, four, or ten to create a massive 30,000 TEAL colored ribbons to help spread Ovarian Cancer Awareness to the almost 1,000,000 NY State Fair attendees. The TEAL Ribbon awareness project is made possible through a grant from Macy's. Teams of Hope for Heather volunteers staffed the H4H both in the Art and Home (Newtimes Theater & Empire Room) building. This effort reached a pinacle on Friday September 2, 2011 when the team and the nation celebrated National Wear Teal Day. Thousands stopped at the booth and got your FREE TEAL ribbon and symptom card for themselves or a loved one. WSYR Channel 9 featured Ovarian Cancer Awareness on the Family Healthcast Hosted by Carrie Lazarus on September 1st at 5:00PM. H4H President Frieda Weeks appeared with Carrie. Interactive Fairgrounds map | NYS Fair Info |
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| Above: Interactive NYS Fair map. Click on building #8; Art & Home Center | Above: Art & Home Building at the Great NY State Fair. Visit the Hope for Heather booth! |
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| Above: Hope for Heather volunteers handing thousands of visitors OC information | Above: Hope for Heather booth stocked with life saving information |
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| Above: Brisk attendance throughout the fair. H4H volunteers happily spread OC awareness | Above: TEAL Ribbons and Ovarian Cancer Early Symptom Cards distributed by volunteers |
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| Above: Laren Begay, Manager of Macys at Carousel Mall, Syracuse, presents a check for 30,000 TEAL ribbons | Above: 30,000 TEAL Ribbons assembled by Hope for Heather Volunteers |
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Fair, Aug 25th thru Sept. 5, 2011. Visit Hope for Heather's booth
in the Art & Home (Women's) Building. Ask for your Teal Ribbon. Wear
your Teal Ribbon for National Wear Teal Day. 01/31/11 - News 10 Now Video recap of "Party for a Cure" and Wellness Fair 01/27/11 - FM92.1 Radio Interview with Gary Dunes and Frieda Weeks 01/30/11 - Party for a Cure Photos by Jim McGregor Photography (great photo gallery) |
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| Photos & Video: Nancy Martell |Party for a Cure News 10 Now Video | Party for a Cure | TEAL Ribbon Walk | NY State Fair | Abby Hoag Party | Abby's News 10 now Video | Yoga for a Cause | | |
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Annual TEAL Ribbon 5k Run/Walk - Registration Open 04/03/2011 Registration is now open for the 3rd annual TEAL Ribbon 5k Run and Walk at www.getentered.com link to http://bit.ly/hAFi76. The run walk will be held on September 25th 9AM to 12PM at the Inner Harbor in Syracuse, NY. This facility provides more room for this rapidly growing event. Come join other CNY Ovarian Cancer supporters to color the Inner Harbor TEAL. Register your team at www.getentered.com use this link http://bit.ly/hAFi76 |
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| Volunteers Needed for 30,000 TEAL Ribbon Project 04/03/2011 Hope for Heather needs volunteers to help us paint the New York State Fair TEAL this year and spread OC awareness to the almost 1 million attendees. Last year volunteers passed out 10,000 ribbons and shared awareness with 30,000 women from across NY State. This year we will have a coupon in the program, presence on the website and announcements. We expect to give away 28,000 ribbons this year. We need your help to spread the word. Assembling ribbons is easy and fun. Get together with a couple friends and you can assemble 300 ribbons in 90 mins or less while you chat and sip tea. Have a party, help the cause, feel good and spread awareness to friends, all at the same time. H4H supplies all materials in ribbon kits for 300 ribbons. Interested? email support@hopeforheather.org |
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| Breakfast
as Tiffany's 04/03/2011- Reserve your tickets now for the 1st "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Fashion Show and Brunch to support Hope for Heather! Come mingle with "the ladies who brunch" for a fabulous event at the penthouse ballroom of the Crown Plaza Hotel on April 3rd and support ovarian cancer awareness. Fabulous food and fashions and cocktails! We will be turning the Crowne Plaza teal and sharing valuable information on the disease that "whispers" Tickets are $50 and available at ShowOffs Boutique. There is a very limited amount of space. Call 315-471-4636 for more details and how to reserve your ticket! The proceeds of this event will be used to support Ovarian Cancer research, local awareness and local family support through the Hope for Heather.org non profit organization. event details |
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| Party for a Cure 01/29/2011- Hope for Heather, Ovarian Cancer CNY, Sharkey's Eclectic Sports Lounge and TJ Sheehan Distributing of Liverpool, NY present and afternoon of great music, dancing, food, raffle baskets and 50/50 cash drawings. A day of fun and entertainment for a great cause: Ovarian Cancer awareness and research. This event is in loving memory of Nancy Martell and all others that have lost the battle with Ovarian Cancer.event details |
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| SWIM Holiday Party
Holiday Shopping 12/05/2010 - Sun Dec 5th 1-7pm At: Mac's Art Bar, 1799 Brewerton Rd, Mattydale, NY Celebrate the Holidays w/SWIM. Liz Strodel, About Time Band, Mojo, The Shakedown and Catastrophe Me will perform. Hope for Heather & Save the Boobies will also be there with life saving information. Holiday buffet included. Don't miss all the fun! Details |
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| 2nd Annual Heather's Girls Day Out
Holiday Shopping 11/14/2010 - Experience retail therapy while supporting a great cause. Heather's Girls Day Out 2010 provides some great shopping: candles, jewelry, candy, baked goods, soothing lotions and unique gift ideas. Pamper yourself with a mini massage, a manicure, a pedicure or a makeover. Purchase raffle tickets to win a fabulous gift basket of wine, cosmetics, restaurant gift certificates and more. Complete some or your holiday shopping early while you enjoy an afternoon away from the stress of the same old, same old at the mall. Details |
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| 2nd Annual Teal Ribbon Run
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Great Day for an Important cause 09/26/2010 - Over 700 attend the 2nd annual 5k run and walk, to support suvivors and loved ones stricken by this relentless disease. 20 teams of 6 to over 60 members displayed their support for the mission of Hope for Heahter to raise over $20,100 for research and to spread awareness.TV media partner YNN (video) covered this 5K certified run and walk. Congressman Dan Maffei provided a proclamation. 2010 Walk Photos| WSYR Video Story| 5K Race Results| | ||
| Ovarian Cancer Awareness @ NY State Fair 08/26/2010 - Hope for Heather is sponsoring an Ovarian Cancer Awareness booth at the New York State Fair. The booth is located in the Art and Home building [Empire Room, Newtimes Theatre, Wegams Demo Kitchen]. H4H volunteers will provide lifesaving information to women on risk factors and early symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. The information is free, a mother's life is priceless. The booth is open from 10AM to 10PM August 26 thru September 6, 2010. If you are at the NYS Fair, stop by the booth and say hello. Temporary tats, drink koozies, and TEAL bracelets will be available for modest donations to the cause. New York State Fair info . . . |
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| 14-Year-Old Girl's Ovarian Cancer Mistaken for Pregnancy 08/26/2010 - At 14-years-old, Sarah Martin was embarrassed when she sat in an exam room and talked to a doctor about her hard, bloated stomach, which had been growing in size the past four months. She was even more embarrassed when the doctors told her she must be pregnant, The Mirror reported. Even though Martin had not had her period in three months, the test came back negative. "I definitely wasn't pregnant!" said Martin, who lives in the U.K. "It felt odd and embarrassing that people thought I could be." Days later, Martin woke up in the night with unbearable abdominal pain and rushed to the hospital. After four days of testing, doctors told Martin she had a 13-inch ovarian tumor, which had spread from her right ovary to her breast bone and bowel. Read more on FOX news. . . |
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| Women Rockin' for the Cure 08/15/2010 - SWIM, Syracuse Women in Music and Hope for Heather combine to provide music, food and family fun. August 15, 2010 the stage is set at the Cross Lake Inn Marina for Women Rockin' for the Cure. State Street Band, Mojo, Kelly Birtch, About Time and Dee Weeks and the Hip Replacements will provide music for listening, rockin' and dancing. Summer food selections and a cash bar will be available. Door cost is $12 and children under 12 are free. H4H is a 501(c)3 coporation donations are tax deductable More info . . . |
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| TEAL There's A Cure 5K Run/Walk - 500+ Support the Cause 07/04/2010 - Over 500 runners, walkers teams and volunteers flooded into Marcellus Park today to raise money for the cause, increase awareness and educate many on Ovarian Cancer. Organizers, many members of Grace's Garden, were very pleased with the turn out. Signs along the route reminded everyone the reason for the event and how important it is for all women to know the key symptoms. More info . . . |
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| Cards 4 Cancer - Support and Encouragement for 500+
Locally 04/10/2010 - teams of local volunteers in Syracuse and surrounding neighborhoods created and gathered over 500 cards to be distributed to individuals battling cancer. H4H's volunteer Carol Christiansen delivered the uplifting cards to the Upstate and Golisano Children's Hospitals. The local team was one of many around the world who took part in an effort to deliver over 100,000 cards to cancer centers across the globe. Read full article. . . |
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| Macy's Awards Frieda Weeks as Volunteer of the Year - Hope for
Heather Fund Raising 04/08/2010 - Dear Frieda, Congratulations! On behalf of Macy, Inc., we're delighted to acknowledge your selection as a 2009. "Give back/Partners in Time" Volunteer of the Year winner, presented in honor of Carol Reiser, who founded Partners in Time in 1989. In addition to this crystal clock, symbolizing your gift of time, you will receive a $200 grant in your name to the charity of your choice with which you have volunteered through Partners in Time. Read full article. . . |
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| Party for a Cure raises funds for
"O" Cancer Research 03/29/2010 - Hope for Heather, Ovarian Cancer CNY and The Castaway's Riverside Restaurant of Brewerton, NY pooled resources to raise over $6,500 to fight back against Ovarian Cancer. President Frieda Weeks and Jesse Irwin presented a check to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in a private ceremony on March 29th in N. Y. City. See all events |
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| Party for a Cure 01/30/2010 - Hope for Heather, Ovarian Cancer CNY and The Castaway's Riverside Restaurant of Brewerton, NY present and afternoon of great music, dancing, food, raffle baskets and the ultimate 50/50 cash drawing. A day of fun and entertainment for a great cause: funding a cure for ovarian cancer. This event is in loving memory of Richard Paetow who lost his life to cancer. The day also honors Nancy Martell and her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. event details |
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| Hope for Heather Supports Ovarian Cancer Research Fund 11/02/09 NY, NY - Hope for Heather.org presents OCRF with a check for $5,000. Hope for Heather.org hosted fund raising and educational events in 2009 to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer in central NY. "This check will be used for an Ovarian Cancer Research grant. We hope this money combined with similar amounts raised by similar groups around the country can make a difference in the war against this deadly disease," Indicates Frieda Weeks president of Hope for Heather.org. |
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| Hope for Heather Supports Sloan Kettering 11 /01/09 Liverpool, NY - November 1, 2009, Hope for Heather.org supports the Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Hospital with a check for $2,400. Sloan Kettering is one of the premier cancer treatment and research hospital. Hope for Heather is dedicated to raising funds for cancer research, education and local support. |
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| Heather's Girls Day Out- 2009 9/28/09 Liverpool, NY - November 15th from 11AM to 5PM experience retail therapy while supporting a great cause. Heather's Girls Day Out 2009 provides some great shopping: candles, jewelry, candy, baked goods, soothing lotions and unique gift ideas. Pamper yourself with a mini massage, a manicure, a pedicure or a makeover. Ladies of all ages will be able to relax and enjoy food, fun, and entertainment and a percentage of all the proceeds will be donated to Hope for Heather to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Heather's Memorial Dance Scholarship. event details |
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| Heather's TEAL Ribbon Walk - 2009 9/04/09 Liverpool, NY - 5K Walk for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Bring your friends, relatives and coworkers and help us paint the park TEAL; honoring and supporting relatives or friends that have been affected by Ovarian Cancer. September 27, 2009 at Onondaga Lake Park, The family fun walk begins at 9:00 AM Sharp, Prizes will be awarded at 10:30AM.. event details |
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| Ovarian Cancer Awareness Booth
at the Great New York State Fair 8/26/09 Solvay, NY - Hope for Heather is hosting an educational event at the New York State Fair August 27 thru September 7, 2009. Their Ovarian Cancer Awareness booth is located in the Art & Home Center building across from the entrance of the Empire Theatre. Over 900 thousand people are expected to pass through the gates this year. "This is a great opportunity to inform women of all ages about the key symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and that this is not a disease that strikes only older women." states Frieda Weeks president of Hope for Heather.org. Prevailing statistics indicate 1 in every 72 women will be afflicted over their lifetime; 1 in 95 will die from Ovarian Cancer. |
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Mom fights cancer with faith 8/2/09 the Miracle of Michelle Benefit - American Legion, Cicero, NY CNY Eagle Link - Michelle Morin Wilkinson never thought she’d get breast cancer, even though both her mother and grandmother have battled the disease. “It just never occurred to me,” Wilkinson said. “I mean, I took precautions. I got mammograms every year from the time I was 30. But I never expected anything to happen.” read full story |
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| FDA
questions data for J&J ovarian cancer drug 7/13/2009, 10:20 a.m. EDT The Associated Press (AP) — WASHINGTON - Food and Drug Administration scientists are questioning whether study results are reliable enough to warrant approval for a new cancer drug from Johnson & Johnson. read full story . . . |
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| Ovarian
Cancer awareness run/walk comes to Marcellus .. Kevin O’Hara, of Marcellus said his family is organizing the event to help get the word out about this type of cancer that is often untreated and not diagnosed until it has already progressed to a later stage. “Most women, when they find out they have it, are already in stage three or stage four,” O’Hara said. “And you don’t hear a lot about it, so we’re trying to get awareness out.” read full story . . . |
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| Four
symptoms that may mean ovarian cancer - Health & Fitness
Blog. . . Post Standard It's great to see information on Ovarian Cancer. I hope all women who read the article take these symptoms very seriously and make sure to ... read full story . . . |
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| Hope,
confusion in hunt for ovarian cancer detection methods ...
Associated Press medical writer, Lauran Neergaard writes about the race for coming up with a test that can find ovarian cancer, read full story... |
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| Why
I run the Komen Race for the Cure Posted by Amber Smith/ The Syracuse Post-Standard May 04, 2009 1:46PM Cancer Thousands packed the starting line for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in 2008 at the New York State Fairgrounds. Charley Hannagan is a breast cancer survivor. I'm not an athletic type and for years walked the Race for the Cure. I have to admit I didn't do it because I necessarily believed in the cause. Then four years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. read full story ... |
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Patient's Advocate: Keep health care reform centered on patients Posted by Trisha Torrey/The Post-Standard June 23, 2009 4:26AM Last week, President Obama described his plan for health care reform to the American Medical Association. Patients comprise the third and largest group. Our interests are different from the others. We hold the biggest health care reform stake of all -- our lives and health read full story |
