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Cancer group looks for participants in national study

The American Cancer Society in Central Indiana has set a goal to enroll 1,000 Central Indiana residents in Cancer Prevention Study-3, a groundbreaking nationwide...

Combating cancer through education

AnĀ estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases will beĀ diagnosed in 2010. Thankfully, we have come together as a nation to fight the devastating effects of...

Black men still at risk for prostate cancer

For Robert Joyce, September is a special time. This is because it is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the 70 year old, who...

Cure rate is high for children and adults with cancer

In honor of September’s national designation as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Robert Fallon, director of the Riley Children’s Cancer Center at Riley Hospital...

Report: Cancer is the world’s costliest disease

American Cancer Society researchers say that cancer is now the world's leading economic killer as well as its likely top cause of death. Their...

Indy churches can help prevent cancer

When it comes to delivering health information, is your pastor more effective than a medical expert? Studies involving Black churches have shown that sometimes,...

African-American men over 40highest risk for oral cancer

When people think about diseases related to smoking and alcohol, oral cancer isn’t usually one that comes to mind. However, the combination of tobacco...

Dr. LaSalle D. LeffallCancer pioneer assured place in Black history

Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall’s place in Black history is assured, but it’s family history he wants African Americans in Indianapolis to remember more. Too...

Millions missing out on colon cancer screening

Nearly half the people who need potentially lifesaving checks for the nation's No. 2 cancer killer — colorectal cancer — miss them, despite years...

Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation awards grant to cancer support agency

Cancer Support Community, formerly The Wellness Community, recently announced a multi-year grant from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation that will allow the organization...
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