Brave 9 year old fights cancer with online cheer
Lawrence boy Brayden Ballew 9 battles Hodgkin lymphoma since June. Family friends and local businesses held benefits such as Buzz for Bray Bash for Bray and Kickin for Bray to support his care. He receives chemotherapy at a Kansas City hospital stays at Ronald McDonald House and relies on home deliveries of meals.
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Portrait of a Cancer Survivor Attitude Toward Chemo
A 58 year old breast cancer survivor, known as an executive chef, describes her steadfast, optimistic view toward treatment. After routine annual screenings in 2011 revealed cancer, an MRI found a second lesion, prompting a biopsy and a tough diagnosis.
Survivor’s Courage Highlighted At LMH Oncology Center
A Lawrence Memorial Hospital series profiles cancer survivors. The piece focuses on Jenkins who faced triple negative breast cancer in 2011 after a mastectomy and chemo. She valued the LMH Oncology Center care and emotional support during recovery.
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Endowment Association
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LMH Oncology
Jenkins
Luke Huerter
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