Baytown Fire Dept Leads Bay Area Relay Start
The Bay Area Relay for Life began with the Baytown Fire Department presenting colors followed by survivor Bonnie Woodard with her son and grandson. It marked their fourth Relay as “Killer Freeze” and “the Flash,” with Gage Woodard, Boonie Woodard, and Randee Woodard pictured.
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Bay Area Relay for Life draws 3500 participants in Baytown
The 20th Bay Area Relay for Life drew about 3,500 participants and 75 teams, raising roughly 418000 dollars. Mayor Pro Tem David McCartney praised the event's Texas leadership, while sponsors from Enterprise Products and ExxonMobil highlighted cancer research, education, and advocacy. Survivors and families toured the campground, with Sherry and Stan White noting personal battles against cancer. Top fundraisers were Barbers Hill ISD, Goose Creek Memorial High School, and Community Resource Credit Union. Donations continue through August.
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Preventive screenings aid cancer survival gains
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital thoracic surgeon Dr. Shawn Tittle notes the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer 1975-2014 shows lower death rates for several cancers from 2010 to 2014, praising early detection and preventive programs. It highlights lung cancer screening eligibility for high risk individuals and stresses quitting smoking reduces risk.
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