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The Water Project Club
See that guy on stage? That’s Daniel Kang, a senior at Van Nuys High School–and you might want to commit his name to memory. He’s doing…
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Few Women at High-risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Receive Genetic Counseling
Despite recommendations from the federal government that women at high-risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer be offered genetic counseling and testing at no out…
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New Book Reveals the Celebrity Connection to Wish Kids
Think about that for a moment: A celebrity’s schedule is packed. They are constantly in the public eye. Yet more than 1,100 gave some of…
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Learning With Our Patients
By Donald Rosenstein, MD One aspect of the LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Network that I’ve always appreciated is that each Director brings a unique professional…
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Struggling With the System as a Foster Family
By Kelly Being a foster family was both a rewarding and frustrating experience. My husband and I heard about babies being placed in overcrowded, unsafe…
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The 2012 LIVESTRONG Survey: Money Matters
Cancer can take a significant financial toll on cancer survivors and their families, and they often face issues with health and disability insurance. In 2012,…
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July 11-14, 2014: Ovarian Cancer National Conference
Find support and hope at the 2014 Ovarian Cancer National Conference, presented by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. This beloved annual event has been connecting…
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Take Action This Week On Behalf of 15 Million with Food Allergies!
Earlier this month, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) announced the expansion of Food Allergy Awareness Week by declaring the entire month of May as Food Allergy Action Month,…
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What do Kool-Aid and Cigars Have in Common?
WASHINGTON, DC – Tobacco companies are using the same flavor chemicals in their sweet-flavored tobacco products, including cigars of various sizes and smokeless tobacco, that are…
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In honor of National Women’s Health Week
Today marks two occasions: Mother’s Day and the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, a week devoted to educating women about how to live longer and…
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Service Dog Gets Cap and Gown
Like most high school seniors, Desi is excited to graduate next month. But getting to this point has not been easy. Desi says she “wouldn’t…
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UM Leads in the Field of Regenerative Medicine: Moving from Treatments to Cures
“Another field where the [University of Miami] Miller School’s regenerative medicine program is making significant progress is in the development of cellular treatments for diabetes.”…
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