Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states

Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.

Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'

A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.

Join the BIG Love Virtual Fun Run
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BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run today.

Join BIG Love virtual fun run
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BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run.

Helping thousands cope with pediatric cancer is an effort of BIG Love

BIG Love Cancer Care helps thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital. 

Cancer charity continues mission amid quarantine struggles
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BIG Love Cancer Care was founded 13 years ago by the Phillips family to honor their daughter, Brooke. They help thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital. The COVID 19 quarantine has impacted their efforts suddenly...preventing volunteers from entering the hospital and causing fundraisers to be cancelled. Every year BIG love cancer care holds several fundraisers to help serve thousands of families dealing with the struggle of pediatric cancer. Founder Cheney Phillips and Big Love Cancer Care had to quickly adapt, now bringing food and supplies directly to the homes of cancer patients. This weekend they are hosting a virtual fun run. Just sign up for the run online, and for a small donation you will receive a T-shirt and instructions how to participate https://biglovecancercare.org/virtual-run

Texas sets date for Union Pacific to clean up Fifth Ward site

Union Pacific has now until August 31, 2020 to collect additional environmental data and come up with a cleanup plan. The railroad company will also be required to provide interim reports in the spring and summer, throughout their data-collection process.  

Union Pacific given deadline to provide cleanup plan for Fifth Ward site
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State officials have now set a deadline for when Union Pacific must come up with a cleanup plan for a contaminated site in the Fifth Ward. This comes after state investigators discovered cancer clusters near a former creosote facility in the area last year.

Union Pacific given deadline to clean up Fifth Ward site
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Houston's Fifth Ward has been hit with an unusually high rate of cancer and many believe Union Pacific's site in the neighborhood is to blame.

Raising awareness about child cancer
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Melissa Wilson talks with Will and Natalie Decker, parents of twin boys who died of cancer.

Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer

Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.

New study links marijuana use and testicular cancer
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A new study shows marijuana and testicular cancer are linked. Researchers say men who smoke marijuana daily are 36 percent more likely to develop testicular cancer than men who don't use the drug.