Pancreatic Cancer News
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Pot Growers Convicted on Fed Count in State Where It's Legal
… year, Zucker testified. Larry Harvey, 71, was recently dismissed from the case after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in December. ——— Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www.spokesman …
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How This Terminally Ill 'Super Fan' Scored Front-Row Patriots TicketsCathy Nichols and son Jason were front and center at the National Football League playoff game last Sunday to witness her beloved New England Patriots clinch a spot in this year’s Super Bowl . The Fayette, Maine, resident, 59, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer just two days before the big
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Chemo Patients Get Helping Hand-Knitted Hats for Holidays… volunteers to hand-knit hats for chemotherapy patients. The program is in honor of Luna's late mother, who died from pancreatic cancer . Madresita is an affectionate term for mother in Spanish. They donated dozens of hats this week for Christmas. "This …
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized Following Coronary Blockage… catheterization procedure at MedStar Washington Center this morning. Despite being diagnosed with colon cancer in 1999 and pancreatic cancer in 2009, Ginsburg, appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993, has never missed a day of oral …
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Melissa Gilbert Reflects on 'Little House on the Prairie' 30 Years After Show… a 15-year-old girl." Gilbert also reflected on the show's star Michael Landon, who died in 1991 after battling pancreatic cancer . "Our relationship was very close, and it grew even deeper when my father passed away [in 1976] . Our families got …
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Listen to Aretha Franklin Cover Adele
… Compares 2 U," and "No One" by Alicia Keys. Aretha Franklin CD of Diva Classics Due Out Oct. 21 Aretha Franklin Battles Pancreatic Cancer , Family Friend Confirms Her first studio album since 2011, Franklin's "Great Diva Classics" will be available on …
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DeSean Jackson won't sever roots… she finds most hurtful about the rumors hanging over her son is that they insult the memory of Bill Jackson, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2009. "Now, you're talking about a father who went to his grave making sure he was keeping this kid out of trouble …
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The Sacrifices and Secrets of Astronaut Sally Ride… American woman in space." Related: Sally Ride, the first woman in space, dies. Ride died after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer in July 2012. She was 61 years old and had lived in California. In 1983 and again in 1984, she flew as a mission specialist …
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Lisa Niemi Dreamed About Patrick Swayze About a Month Before Her Wedding… Widow, Lisa Niemi, Remarries After all, she said, she had been married to Swayze for 34 years, until his death from pancreatic cancer in 2009 . They had no children. She felt conflicted, until DePrisco acknowledged that she'd always love her late husband …
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The Social Climber: Memorial Day; Lisa Niemi Remarries
… in Palm Beach. Niemi, 57, wore an Oscar de la Renta gown. Swayze, Niemi's husband of 34 years, died in 2009 of pancreatic cancer . media:23867971 quicklist: 3 title:Narendra Modi Sworn in as Indian Prime Minister text:Narendra Modi was sworn …
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Dying Dad Walks 11-Year-Old Daughter Down 'Aisle' in Heartbreaking Ceremony… not easy to do, let me tell you, but I wouldn’t change it for the world,” said Jim Zetz, 62, who has stage-4 pancreatic cancer and is expected to live only a few more months. “In twenty years, when she really gets married, she’s going to be …
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'Fifty Shades of Grey's' Jamie Dornan: Friend Won't See 'Disgusting' Movie
… Charlie Hunnam dropped out and how tragedy has helped him open up to darker content. He lost his mother at just 16 to pancreatic cancer . Read: Jamie Dornan Reportedly Cast as Christian in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' "I was 16. ... Look, I'm not saying …
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Hal Douglas, Movie Trailer Voice-Over Star, Dead at 89… was 89. His daughter, Sarah Douglas, told The New York Times that the cause of his death March 7 was complications of pancreatic cancer . Douglas lent his voice to trailers for films as diverse as "Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump," "Coneheads" and …
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Cynthia Lynn of 'Hogan's Heroes' Dies at 76
… a single mom on the 1970s-'80s sitcom "One Day at a Time," died March 1, 2013, at age 69 of complications from pancreatic cancer . As divorced mother Ann Romano struggling to raise her teenage daughters, played by Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie …
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Unlicensed Doctor Ordered To Stop Treating Patients… treatment, it reads. Another patient, identified only as R.R., was given similar teas, juices and mixtures for her pancreatic cancer in February or March of 2012, according to the complaint. Im told R.R. pain was a "good thing" and discouraged pain …
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Instant Index: 'Frozen' to Be Made Into Singalong
… part of the first married anchor team with Natalie Jacobson. They were known as Chet and Nat. Curtis died Wednesday from pancreatic cancer . He was 74. Kayakers Reel in Full - Sized Marlin Two kayakers off New South Wales reeled in a full-sized marlin. After …
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Having Cancer Can Be Really Scary When You're a Kid… assumed he wasn't going to make it," Trevor's mother, Zona Storie, told ABCNews.com. Storie's mother died of pancreatic cancer and her husband's mother died of breast cancer. Even Storie's teenage children feared the worst. "All they knew …
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Record Release Rundown: The Latest From Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Nettles, Rosanne Cash, and More… album was originally supposed to be released last August, until Sharon Jones was diagnosed with bile-duct (and later pancreatic ) cancer . She finished her chemotherapy on December 31, so now she is ready to promote this very strong record. "Give The People …
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'Pawn Stars' Funnyman Chumlee Sheds 75 Pounds
… Modern Family' Russell added that losing his father was also an inspiration to shed the weight. "My dad died from pancreatic cancer at 54 ... I'm making sure I'm eating my vegetables and staying away from the red meat," he said. To show off his …
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Patrick Swayze's Widow, Lisa Niemi, Engaged
… Swayze for 34 years and nursed him through his battle with pancreatic cancer , is engaged to jeweler Albert DePrisco. A rep for Niemi ..... Dirty Dancing' Scene When the actor was diagnosed with the pancreatic cancer that would eventually cause his death, in 2009, Niemi …
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Country Music Innovator Ray Price Dead at 87… Heartaches by the Number" and "For the Good Times," died today at his home in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, after a battle with pancreatic cancer , a family representative said. He was 87. A rep for his wife of 45 years, Janie, confirmed Price's passing on Facebook …
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Singer Ray Price Leaves Hospital for Hospice Care… country music legend Ray Price , who has been battling pancreatic cancer , is leaving the hospital to return to his Texas home ..... his wife of 45 years said. Price was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011, the hospital said, and despite treatment, the …
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American Couple Facing Death Penalty in Qatar Released on Bail… independently, but a medical expert hired by the defense argued that there are half a dozen causes of death ranging from pancreatic cancer to a diabetic condition that could have led to a seizure. "It's safe to assume her immune system was not at her highest …
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Steve Jobs Died Two Years Ago Today… surrounded by family members, after battling a form of pancreatic cancer and having a liver transplant. "Steve was an amazing ..... About Steve Jobs In 2004, Jobs beat an unusual form of pancreatic cancer and in 2009 he was forced to get a liver transplant. Still …
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TV Anchor Leon Harris Returns to Work After Near-Fatal Health Crisis
… interview with "Good Morning America." Healthy Diet May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk Harris, 52, was airlifted from a local hospital ..... pancreas resides," Efron said. A Link Between Sausage and Pancreatic Cancer ? Harris was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe …
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Healthy Diet May Cut Pancreatic Cancer RiskPancreatic cancer is among the deadliest cancers ..... not much anyone can do because pancreatic cancer has few early warning signs and ..... cut your risk of ever getting pancreatic cancer by 15 percent. It starts on your …
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Daughter Records Faux Wedding Dance With Dying Dad… The joy that I saw in his face when he saw me was amazing." Wolf's father, Dr. James Wolf, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2011. He has endured nearly two years of chemotherapy and surgery and his time is running out. Just days …
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What Dr. Ashton Wants You to Take Away From Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
… being a carrier and having the mutation. Men with the mutation face increased risks of breast cancer, certain kinds of pancreatic cancer , testicular cancer and prostate cancer. While the information presented here represents he medical tip of the iceberg …
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'Best Man' Charged in Woman's Fatal Stabbing… describe Broyhill's "self-inflicted wounds." Broyhill told people and members of his church that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer and asking for donations, according to Rev. Nancy Petty, pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. Police have said …
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Watch Your Mouth!
… some form of gum disease. The inflammation caused by gum disease can be linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pancreatic cancer and preterm birth. Research also suggests that oral bacteria may be linked to heart disease, arterial blockages and stroke …
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'iSteve' Aims to Be Not the Best but the 1st Steve Jobs Biopic… that might be a risky move -- creating a parody of the iconic business leader and tech entrepreneur who passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. However, Perez said, he isn't worried about that. "We think there is room for many takes on the …
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Older Americans Over-Screened for Colon Cancer
… older should also base screening decisions on a conversation with a doctor. No screening at all for testicular cancer, pancreatic cancer or ovarian cancer. On top of their medical risks, unnecessary medical tests cost time and money. So do yourself a favor …
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'One Day at a Time' Star Bonnie Franklin Dead at 69… sitcom "One Day at a Time," died at her Los Angeles home Friday morning surrounded by her family, of complications from pancreatic cancer , confirmed her agent, Robert Malcom. She was 69 years old. The cancer was diagnosed last August, and the actress revealed …
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Instant Index: Bus Driver Faints in Poland, Hero Steers Bus to Safety… mom on the '70s-'80s sitcom "One Day at a Time," died at her Los Angeles home this morning of complications from pancreatic cancer . She was 69 years old, and died surrounded by her family, confirmed her agent, Robert Malcolm. The cancer was diagnosed …
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Consumer Reports Tackles Cancer Screening Tests
… some doctors say, of a nothing-to-lose, everything-to-gain message. Some screening tests, such as ovarian and pancreatic cancer , often don't have the ability to detect the disease at a curable stage. Unnecessary use of other tests, meanwhile …