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NW Roanoke shooting leaves three teens hospitalized

Three teens were hospitalized after a shooting in Northwest Roanoke Friday night, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

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NW Roanoke shooting leaves three teens hospitalized

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February recognized as Cancer Prevention Month

February is Cancer Prevention Month, and there are easy things you can do to prevent certain cancers.

Who is Jeremy Hunt? New UK chancellor who backed Sunak in leadership race

The ex-health secretary - who backed Rishi Sunak in the leadership race - takes over at a crucial time.

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Miami's Little Haiti joins global effort to end cervical cancer

As a first step to early treatment, health workers who speak Haitian Creole are teaching people in Little Haiti how to test themselves for HPV, the virus that causes half of all cervical cancers.

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Ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead says tonsil cancer is 'gone'

Liam Gallagher is among those saying how pleased they are the musician said he is now in recovery.

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‘I feel like it’s my purpose:’ Roanoke cancer survivor advocates, educates about childhood cancer late effects

Juanita Prada beat childhood cancer twice and is now an advocate using her organization, "BeholdBegold."

Shine gold with Dunkin’ donuts to help bring joy to kids battling cancer

Dunkin' said all of the funds collected through the Shine Gold program will be donated to local children's hospitals in Virginia.

See the old moon and Venus conjunction tonight

A close encounter, or conjunction, between August's waning crescent moon and Venus occurs tonight when the two objects share the same right ascension.

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Carilion Cancer Center receives $1M donation from local family

The Kirk family of Roanoke donated $1 million to the Carilion Cancer Center earlier in August.

Girl battling cancer throws out first pitch at Salem Red Sox game

Makayla Russell, who has been battling stage four cancer, threw out the first pitch at the Salem Red Sox game on Friday, and 10 News got to catch up with her family before she made her big debut.

‘I need time to breathe, recover, and relax.’ Country star Toby Keith reveals he has stomach cancer

Country superstar Toby Keith took to social media on Sunday to tell fans he is being treated for stomach cancer.

Roanoke Valley takes steps to tackle cancer at Relay for Life

Taking step after step, the Roanoke Valley comes together for the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research.

Annual “In The Joy of Others” walk raises money for breast cancer research

Hundreds of people gathered at Elmwood Park for the annual “In the Joy of Others Walk. ”The event raises money and awareness for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a non-profit that works to end breast cancer.

Roanokers getting active to end cancer with charity walk

A charity walk is returning to Roanoke.

‘I knew what I had to prepare for’: Franklin County man battles rare form of cancer

Even as a 15-year-old battling bone marrow cancer, Theo Taylor is smiling. Now, at 31, he continues to stay positive despite his circumstances.

Christiansburg Domino’s is donating 100% of its sales Tuesday to celebrate International Women’s Day

It is ladies’ night at Domino’s in Christiansburg. The store, located at 1655 Roanoke St., is celebrating International Women’s Day by donating 100% of its sales to two local nonprofits: Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley and Lishy’s Gift in Roanoke. The store will also be 100% staffed by female team members on March 8.

Cancer research foundation created in honor of Nightbirde, who rose to fame on ‘America’s Got Talent’ last year

The brother and sister planned on creating the foundation together after Jane recovered, so they could help other cancer patients fund their treatments.

We needed a break from cancer. So we drove an RV across the country and learned some unexpected things.

Our most enduring takeaway wasn’t so much the overwhelming beauty, what learned about this country and its people.

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"Historic moment": HPV vaccines slash cervical cancer rates up to 87%, study finds

If more people get HPV vaccines and regular screenings, "cervical caner will become a rare disease," one of the study's authors says.

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Community rallies behind retired Roanoke County deputy diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Kevin Hicks, 50, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer that spread to his lungs and lymph nodes. The community is now rallying around him to raise money for the retired Roanoke County Sheriff's Deputy.

‘A godsend’: Rose’s House for breast cancer warriors helps first ‘grateful’ guest through major post-op recovery

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Northwest Mosquito Abatement lab teams track mosquito swarms after heavy rains

Mosquitoes have been coming out in droves after recent heavy rains and crews from the Northwest Mosquito Abatement lab are working to track the increase in insects and monitor for West Nile virus. The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District is about 242 square miles, according to Assistant Director and Entomologist Patrick Irwin.

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Security concerns as Lollapalooza nears

Downtown security concern as Lollapalooza nears

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Camp Lakota sold

The McHenry County Conservation Foundation — with the help of the Illinois Audubon Society, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and individual donors — purchased the former Boy Scouts-owned Camp Lakota, a 160-acre parcel in Woodstock.

chicagotribune.com

People attend the first Sundays on State block party

People enjoy various activities and food during the first Sundays on State block party between Lake and Madison on State Street in Chicago on July 11, 2021.

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Police shooting on Chicago's West Side

Read your July horoscope to reveal what's in store for you, from the astrologers at Tarot.com. The New Moon in Cancer on July 9 will put a focus on home and family for the first half of the month. There might be a new opportunity to move or to improve your relationship with a relative. Take advantage of it! — By Tarot.com Astrologers

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CHA and Operation Warm shoe giveaway

The "Summer Kicks" event at Fosco Park Fieldhouse on the Near West Side, where new tennis shoes were distributed by the Chicago Housing Authority in partnership with the Chicago Park District and national nonprofit Operation Warm.

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Boathouse Cafe remains closed

Humboldt Park’s Boathouse Cafe to remain closed as the Chicago Park District seeks new concessionaire.

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Multiple law enforcement officers shot

Three law enforcement officers were shot early July 7, 2021 near the Chicago Police Department’s Morgan Park District station on the Southwest Side, an official said. One law enforcement officer was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center with a graze wound, a Chicago Fire Department official said.

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A cautious reopening for Chicago's Chinatown

While many are eager to get back to business in a neighborhood heavily reliant on tourism, there remains a sense of caution on several fronts.

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President Biden visits Chicago area

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Chicago area as president, July 7, 2021, with a visit to northwest suburban Crystal Lake, where he will push a portion of his domestic agenda aimed at easing the financial burden on working- and middle-class families.

chicagotribune.com

Women raise $11K for Roanoke Hospitality House by shaving heads for friend with cancer

ROANOKE, Va. – You have heard the saying “fight like a girl,” but one group of women wants to do more than that. Not allowing the disease to set the tone of their friendship, they decided to raise money to shave their heads. Ad“We really wanted to hit $10,000, that was our stretch goal and we hit stretch in 36 hours and we were like, ‘wow,’” said Cooper. They collectively raised $11,000, which is going to help build Roanoke Hospitality House, a home away from home for family members of hospital patients. “They actually in 36 hours made a donation to us that was greater than any one single donation we have ever received,” said Terrianne Julian, acting director of Roanoke Hospitality House.

Column: Hospitals are helping cancer patients with COVID-19 continue chemo, even as they fight the deadly virus

“To get cancer and then to get COVID and you’re told you can’t get chemo, your lifeline? “Hearing how thankful our patients are to continue their treatments, that keeps us going every day. Even when I’m walking patients outside, they’ll tell me, ‘Thank you. My family says thank you. I can’t say thank you enough.’”

chicagotribune.com

January full moon 2021: The 'Wolf Moon' rises with winter constellations

The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:16 p.m. EST (1916 GMT) according to NASA. So in New York, where the day is about 10 hours long on Jan. 28, the moon rises before sunset. Going farther north, to Reykjavik, the moon rises at 3:51 p.m. local time, and the sun doesn't set until 5:02 p.m. Visible planetsThis sky map shows the Full Wolf Moon with planets and constellations as seen from New York City, on Jan. 28, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time. In fact, Jupiter is in conjunction with the sun on Jan. 28, meaning the planet will pass behind the sun from Earth's point of view.

space.com

Community rallying behind Botetourt County mom with incurable cancer

She has a whole life ahead of her, but she’s been given less than five years to live it. “Hearing that you are incurable and that there’s really nothing that they can do is heartbreaking,” said Hodges. It’s a type of thyroid cancer that is considered treatable; however, since then, she’s been through three surgeries to remove the tumors, which spread to her lymph nodes and now her lungs. Lauren Hodges, 29, is battling Stage 4 thyroid cancer. The money will cover medical bills and travel expenses to Duke Cancer Center for scans every three months.

13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral

13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral 2020 has been a tough year for many. Leave it to 13-year-old Lyric Jacks to lift our spirits with her inspiring social media message, all while battling cancer. Jericka Duncan has her story.

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Detroit surgeon aims to reduce disparity of Black men dying from prostate cancer

DETROIT – The Today Show weather anchor Al Roker is battling prostate cancer, and he’s not alone. Prostate cancer survivor Dr. Isaac Powell has treated thousands of cancer patients and has decades of research experience. When it comes to prostate cancer in Black men, the numbers are staggering. There’s also the fear of the diagnosis of prostate cancer, to many men the diagnosis is considered a death sentence. Powell and a team of researchers have identified a profile of genes responsible for a more aggressive prostate cancer.

Photos: Alex Trebek through the years

Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

Rowan Price’s legacy lives on, funding groundbreaking childhood cancer research

ROANOKE, Va. – Research is underway to help children battling a rare, aggressive form of cancer, funded exclusively by money raised in memory of Rowan Price. This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, you don’t have to go too far to find tributes in honor of Rowan. That’s what happened to Rowan and that’s what this research is trying to change by developing a groundbreaking test that’s 100-times more sensitive than what’s currently available. We want to save the next child, stand up to the cancer, fund research that will make a difference in a child’s life and a family’s life,” said Price. The Price family continues raising money to fund even more childhood cancer research.

Friends bring businesses to aid needy Bangladeshi people

With that, they began distributing food packs in the impoverished neighborhoods in Dhaka. Eventually, they succeeded in bringing about 120 organizations and business houses under one umbrella for their aid campaign, Mission Save Bangladesh. Kadir spoke with The Associated Press as he and other volunteers visited a cancer hospital in Dhaka to distribute food packs. The group provided food packs to about 13,000 families and another 60,000 individuals. Abdullah Biswas, a father of a cancer patient in a specialized cancer hospital in Dhaka, was happy to get food packs.

St. Jude’s in TN says Chadwick Boseman visited children fighting cancer in the midst of his own battle

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Even while battling colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman worked hard to ensure children also battling cancer were inspired and always had a smile on their face. Boseman, 43, visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee in 2018, the hospital said on Instagram Saturday. Two years ago, Chadwick visited the St. Jude campus and brought with him not only toys for our patients but also joy, courage and inspiration,” the hospital said in a tweet. The actor was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, according to the announcement of his death posted on Twitter Friday. It’s not every day that St. Jude gets a visit from an Avenger!

My pandemic pregnancy: From infertility to cancer to IVF to a 20-week scare: ‘It happened exactly how it was supposed to’

When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.

Former WSLS news reporter Jane Gardner dies after fifth bout with cancer

NORFOLK, Va. – Former Virginia news anchor and Richmond native Jane Gardner died Saturday night after her fifth bout with cancer. The Richmond native returned home to join WTVR-TV in 1976. In 1990, Gardner moved to WTKR-TV in Norfolk to become the co-anchor for the station’s 6 and 11 p.m. newcasts. Friends say she seemed unbeatable after prevailing against skin cancer in 2009, ovarian cancer in 2015 and lung cancer in 2016. “There are people who are so much worse off than me,” Gardner said in a 2015 interview with WTKR about her ovarian cancer diagnosis.

What exactly is cancer?

One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer, but many don’t know how it develops, the most common forms or how it’s treated

cbsnews.com

Prenatal tests may spot cancer in mom-to-be

Sensitive new prenatal blood tests can reveal surprising health information about the mother as well as the baby. In some cases, they've even discovered cancer. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.

cbsnews.com

1973: Can cancer be cured?

An excerpt of Morley Safer's May 1973 report on the progress of immunotherapy and the search for a cure for cancer

cbsnews.com

Cancer "changes the way you look at the sunset"

Cancer "changes the way you look at the sunset" A leading role in "Homeland" has changed Mandy Patinkin's professional life, but before that, cancer altered his real world.

cbsnews.com

Cancer may never be wiped out, study shows

Cancer may never be wiped out, study shows Since 1971, the National Cancer Institute has spent $90 billion on research and treatments. Cancer expert Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether we can really find a cure for the disease.

cbsnews.com

Pancreatic cancer to become second most fatal cancer

Pancreatic cancer to become second most fatal cancer Lung cancer is currently the deadliest cancer, followed by colorectal and breast cancers. But as deaths from many cancers drop, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network predicts pancreatic cancer will rise from the fourth to the second leading cause of cancer death by 2020. Alexis Christoforous reports.

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