Cancer
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Cancer rates continue to fall, report finds
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Cancer rates in the U.S. continue to fall, according to a report released Wednesday.
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Aspirin reduces cancer risk by almost 25 percent, study says
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A pair of studies published in a British medical journal says that taking a dose of aspirin daily may greatly reduce your cancer risk.
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Washington D.C. colon cancer rates highest in nation
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The Centers for Disease Control says that Washington has the highest rate of death from colon cancer in the United States, and now doctors are stepping up their effort to raise awareness about screening.
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Cancer survivor Charlie Lustman sings for others with cancer
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Patients at the Cancer Institute at George Washington University were treated to a special musical performance on Tuesday by an inspirational singer who overcame cancer himself.
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Tumor removed from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
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Doctors successfully extracted a tumor from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's pelvic region and he was stable and recovering Tuesday with family at his side, his vice president announced.
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FDA approves more crucial cancer fighting drugs
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Federal regulators said Tuesday that they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages - at least for the time being - that have patients worried about missing life-saving treatments.
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Zach Lederer: Inspired by UMd. basketball manager, Zaching for Cancer goes viral
Inspired by UMd. basketball manager Zach Lederer and his power gesture, Zaching for Cancer is going viral. Zach was Alex Parker's special guest Sunday night on NewsChannel 8's SportsTalk.
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Parents sentenced to 8 years in prison after denying son cancer treatment
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The parents of an 8-year-old boy who died from Hodgkin lymphoma after suffering for months from undiagnosed swollen glands were sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday following their guilty pleas to denying him medical treatment.
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Doctors urge more production of scarce cancer drug
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The critical shortage of methotrexate has doctors and hospitals around the country panicking because it's the key treatment for a common childhood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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New drug combination shows promise for treating breast cancer
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A new study finds combination chemotherapy medication might help shrink cancerous tumors and stop their progression.
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Mother holds White House vigil for daughter, cancer victims
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Forty years after then-President Richard Nixon declared war on cancer, Patti DiMiceli of Annapolis is staging a vigil at the White House to persuade another president to keep up the fight.
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Christopher Hitchens dies: Praise pours in for controversial writer
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Christopher Hitchens, the longtime D.C. resident who's essays and books provoked sharp controversy and debate, died Thursday night after his battle with cancer. He was 62.
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Rockville High School rallies around cancer-fighting student
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Students of Rockville High School are rallying around a young girl battling a rare form of cancer.
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E! News' Giuliana Rancic has cancer
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"E! News" co-host Giuliana Rancic says she has early stages of breast cancer.
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Ryan Darby, 8, fights cancer, raises money
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While battling his own cancer, 8-year-old Ryan Darby and his family also started a foundation that raises money for other cancer patients.
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Kara Lete wants a fighting chance against lymphoma
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A young woman is seeking a bone marrow match.
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State investigation into Ft. Detrick cancer cluster leaves residents frustrated
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A state investigation into cancer cases around Fort Detrick in Frederick has not provided residents of the area the clarification they hoped for.
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Walking with a purpose
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Met a group of women who are training together for the Susan G. Komen 60-mile walk to cure cancer.
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