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7-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Scores TD In Nebraska Spring Football Game

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:51 +0000

On the field and online, Jack Hoffman was impossible to stop on Saturday. Hoffman, a 7-year-old brain cancer patient from Atkinson, Neb., scampered 69 yards for a touchdown during the University of Nebraska’s spring scrimmage in Lincoln. Hoffman expertly followed his blockers, who held the defense at bay while he jogged past them with a [...]

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 [...]

15 Year Old Develops New and Better Method to Detect Cancer [VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:37:41 +0000

Jack Andraka won the Gordon E. Moore award from Intel in May 2012 with his cancer detecting method at the young age of 15! Andraka explains he had an uncle who passed away from Pancreatic Cancer and that's when his interest in the field began. His technique he says is 168 times faster, over 26,000 times less expensive, and over 400 times more sensitive allowing detection before the disease becomes invasive. Remarkable!

MTV Star Diem Brown Chronicles Second Battle Against Ovarian Cancer (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:23:50 +0000

People who watch MTV a lot (THAT would be yours truly), you will never forget meeting Diem Brown after her first battle with Ovarian Cancer. She bravely took off her wig on national tv showing her shaved head in all its glory. Well, unfortunately the beautiful 28 year old is again battling Ovarian Cancer. There [...]

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

Mike Adams — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:30:50 +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.

Kelly Clarkson helps cancer patients get "Stronger" (VIDEO)

Pete Masse — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:43 +0000

Ya just never know how something you do may help another. Take Kelly Clarkson’s latest song “Stronger” for example. It now has a new video attached showing Seattle cancer patients and staff lip syncing the words to the song and dancing around the hospital. Must of us take good health for granted everyday but to [...]

Lindsey Miller, a Woman With Cancer, Asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt on a Date [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:32:06 +0000

Lindsey Miller, who looks healthy but is suffering from liver cancer, wants to start dating again. And to announce she is back on the scene, the 26-year old shot a YouTube video in which she asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played a cancer patient in ’50/50,’ out for a cup of coffee. Will Gordon-Levitt say yes? Watch Lindsey’s video below and keep your fingers crossed for her.

'Movember' Is Back To Raise Cancer and Mustache Awareness

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:09:56 +0000

Attention men: Have you always wanted to see if you could grow your mustache out to a Tom Selleck-level of awesomeness?

Well, now is your chance, as November is “Movember,” that time when men of shaving age let their lip sweaters go in order to raise funds and awareness for health issues that affect guys, in particular prostate and other cancers.

92-Year-Old Former Rockette Still Dancing For Cancer Cure [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:00:36 +0000

92-year-old Louise Neistat has been teaching tap dance out of her attic for over forty years. Even at her advanced age she still holds classes six days a week, and imparts her years of experience on her many students.

Before becoming a teacher, Louise danced professionally as a Rockette during World War II. One of the great regrets of her life is that her father never saw her dance with New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall troupe, because he died of cancer right before her debut.

Mom with Cancer Dies to Save Unborn Baby [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:46 +0000

A selfless mother has died to save her unborn baby.

The woman was diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer and refused chemotherapy so that her child could be born, even though it meant she would die.

Off To St. Jude Children's Research Hospital In Memphis, TN!!

Erin Phillips — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:15:17 +0000

This weekend I will be taking a trip to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. This is my 5th trip to the hospital, and I am absolutely counting down the hours until I get to be there again. Why? That's what most people ask me. Why do you want to go to such a sad place. Now, don't get me wrong - seeing sick kids is VERY sad. HOWEVER - sadness is not what you feel when you walk through the doors of St. Jude.

Help The Cancer Support Community With Coffee!!

Erin Phillips — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:38:44 +0000

This month at the Leaf & Bean - they are offering this YUMMY SPECIAL called the Ellen Story! This perfectly pink drink is a raspberry white chocolate mocha with whipped cream, and the Caner Support Community Montana will recieve fifty cents from every one purchased for the entire month of October!! What a fun way to THINK PINK and help the Cancer Support Community!

Get yours today at the Leaf & Bean! For more Downtown Bozeman F

Gallatin Valley Mall Go Pink Event Tomorrow!

Erin Phillips — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:04:31 +0000

Join MY 103.5 & The Gallatin Valley Mall at the "LET'S GO PINK" event to benefit the Cancer Support Community! Learn more about Women's health, enjoy a great day of shopping with huge discounts, watch a lifestyles fashion show with cancer survivors as models and more! AND THE BEST PART - it's all for a good cause because proceeds go to the Cancer Support Community! Join us tomorrow!

PGA Tour Pro Sean O'Hair's Errant Golf Shot May Have Fan's Saved Life

My 1035 FM — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:28:35 +0000

Chris Logan wasn’t feeling so lucky when he was struck in the temple by an errant shot from pro golfer Sean O’Hair as he watched the AT&T National at Aronimink Golf Club last Fourth of July.

The West Chester, Pennsylvania man wasn’t seriously injured by the blow, but was checked for a concussion as a precaution. And that’s when this tale takes a fortunate turn.

Dying Girl With Cancer Wins Supporters With Bucket List Blog

My 1035 FM — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:19:20 +0000

Alice Pyne may not have a lot of time, but she's determined to make the most of what she has.

Alice is a 15-year-old British girl with terminal cancer who is made waves with a bucket list she's posted online.

Cell Phones May Cause Cancer, Says New Study

My 1035 FM — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:57:42 +0000

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer.

The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer.

As a result of this finding, cell phones have now been given a "2 B" cl

2011 New Year Horoscopes

My 1035 FM — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:02:23 +0000

Will you be a lucky Libra? A successful Scorpio? Will there be love in your life Leo? How about your career Capricorn? What out what the stars are saying about your life in the coming year. Romance, travel, employment, adventure; it’s all here. Happy New Year! From your career path to your amorous adventures to [...]