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Retired Anchorage Police Sgt. Pablo Paiz Passes Away at 50
Channel 2 NewsPablo Paiz, a retired Anchorage police officer, passed away recently at the age of 50. He was known for his commitment to the Anchorage community and subtle sense of humor. On March 22, Paiz lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. “It's been a...Tags: Human Interest
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READER SUBMITTED: Abelon Memorial Walk
East HartfordOn May 19, CIBA students walked for a cure in support of the Michael Abelon Memorial Foundation and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Mr. Michael Abelon was a highly respected science educator at East Hartford High School and a co-founder of the...Tags: Students, East Hartford, Human Interest, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Education
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READER SUBMITTED: Glastonbury Resident Walks In Memory Of Her Husband
GlastonburyMore than 750 people will join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for a 5K walk and run to raise funds and awareness about pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, at PurpleStride Connecticut 2013 on Saturday,...Tags: Glastonbury, Meriden
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Letters: Dying but not wanting to know
Re "Prescribing silence," Opinion, May 16 That Dr. Susan Partovi asked a patient if he wanted to know the details of his terminal illness is commendable. But relying on the old standby, "Do you want everything done?" — not so much. The medical...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Esophageal cancer, Health and Medical Professionals, General Practitioners, Medical Specialization
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Angelina Jolie's decision to get double mastectomy isn't unusual in Lehigh Valley
Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie. The actress and sex symbol took the public by surprise last week with the announcement that she had her healthy...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Celebrity Surgery, Ovarian Cancer, Radio, The New York Times
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Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes
Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Harvard University, Heart Disease, Teachers
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Angelina Jolie mastectomy: A closer look at DNA, breast cancer risk
By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health. Here are answers to some common questions about how DNA...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Biotechnology Industry, Healthcare Provider, American Cancer Society
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Mickalia Marguerite Ford
Mickalia Marguerite Ford Mickalia “Mickey” Marguerite Ford began life in Los Angeles, Ca. on March 14th, 1944. Growing up in Manhattan Beach, Ca. she was a vibrant, and popular young lady, making friends wherever she went. In 1969 she married...
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Katherine L. Vaughns
Katherine L. Vaughns, a University of Maryland School of Law professor and secretary of the Center Stage board who immersed herself in the arts community, died of pancreatic cancer May 4 at a Sinai Hospital hospice unit. The Bolton Hill resident was 68....
Tags: Lawyers, Arts and Culture, Immigration, Festive Events, Bill Clinton
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Angelina Jolie's surgery not for everyone, experts warn
In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a double mastectomy because of a rare gene, the American Cancer Society is warning that the radical surgery should not be taken lightly. Experts said that while the surgery is totally...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Brad Pitt, Mastectomy, American Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer
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Doctors encouraged by breast cancer conversations
mmoloney@kspr.comActor and activist Angelina Jolie shared a secret with the world Tuesday that she had a preventive double mastectomy. She opted for the surgery after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. The Oscar-winning...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Brad Pitt, Surgery, Mastectomy, Prostate Cancer
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Preventive mastectomy simply a matter of life and death
Fear of cancer is a horrible thing. It stays with you all day long, and it wakes you up at night. I didn't want to live with that, especially when I knew I could do something about it. Like Angelina Jolie, I have a genetic mutation that increased my...
Tags: Brad Pitt, Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction, Ovarian Cancer, U.S. Supreme Court
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