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cancer

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Needle in the haystack

A radiology technologist catches her own cancer in its earliest stages while testing her hospital's new 3-D mammography technology.

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Superheroes see ‘smiles in their eyes’

Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Batman and Spider-Man spend time with heroic children.

Turning ‘victims into survivors’

Actress Diahann Carroll speaks about her breast cancer battle and her admiration for Betty Ford.

Researchers suspect cancer, obesity link

People who stay slim throughout life may reduce the likelihood of developing cancer.

Medical tattoos help hide surgical scars

Pigments can restore more natural appearance that patients are happy with, according to study.

1 in 4 older Americans don’t exercise

That means about 31 million people over age 50 are increasing their risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Got dust? You might have toxins

Household dust contains 45 potential toxins that come from everyday products such as furniture, carpeting, electronics and toys.

Actress and cancer survivor Diahann Carroll: ‘Take charge’

Her advice to others? 'You have a life to live and you'll do the best that you can.'

Many men ignore testicular cancer symptoms for months

Early diagnosis and treatment are tied to 99 percent survival rate at five years, urologist says.

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‘Make our days brighter’

More than 100 pediatric patients, family members and staff reconnect during the 25th hematology-oncology annual picnic.

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‘I’m very thankful for this opportunity’

Ms. Wheelchair America contestants, who sometimes have difficulty finding chair-friendly imaging machines, rolled in for mammograms.

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Hope, healing and harmony

Music teacher Patricia Hazen beats cancer with help from a brother who donated stem cells.