Breast cancer survivor overcomes tumor with treatment plan
Hosice, 45, underwent surgery to remove the tumor while preserving tissue, followed by 66 radiation treatments. She credits help from the American Cancer Society and the Little Egypt Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, plus patient support from landlord and neighbors, noting early detection and personal resilience.
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Hosick
American Cancer Society
Little Egypt
Illinois
St. Mary's Good Samaritan Inc
Mount Vernon
Cancer help network information sources listed
A compilation of national and state resources for cancer screening education support and advocacy includes Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Susan G. Komen cancer society and foundation sites National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship National Breast Cancer Coalition Cancer Care Y ME and related advocacy groups.
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Cancerscreening
Illinois
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Komen
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Cancer
American Cancer Society Inc
Nih
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Canceradvocacy
National Coalition For Cancer Survivorships
Natlbcc
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Cancercare.org
Cancer Care
Y-Me
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Passionately Pink for the Cure comes to Murphysboro Oct 16
The Illinois Association for Home and Community Education hosts Passionately Pink for the Cure in Murphysboro at 10 am in the Home Extension Building on Ava Blacktop. Breast Cancer Awareness Month events encourage wearing pink with prizes for best outfits and other door prizes. Donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation are encouraged.
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Murphysboro
Illinois Association For Home and Community Education
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Ava Blacktop
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Komen.org
Cancer.org
VA Hospital Officials Outline Improvement Plan at Marion Facility
McBrady and Dr. Patterson described a coordinated committee and action plan to implement best practices at the Marion VA Hospital. They emphasized frontline staff input to ensure safe quality care, and noted a favorable FY2006 review despite a higher death rate under investigation.
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McBrady
Bill Patterson
Marion
Patterson
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Republicans raise big funds in third quarter race
Giuliani led GOP fundraising with 11 million in July to September adding to 16 million cash on hand with about 12 million available for primaries. Romney followed with 10 million raised and 9 million cash on hand while detailing 8.5 million personal contributions and total personal wealth used near 17.5 million. McCain raised 6 million in the quarter and holds 3.6 million cash.
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Rudy Giuliani
Mitt Romney
Giuliani
Romney
Massachusetts
John McCain
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