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Bend to mend: Yoga classes offered to cancer patients
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are proud to sponsor YogaTHRIVE! classes. Yoga has helped many people improve their physical and mental health while learning breathing techniques and relaxing positions. The slow and gentle one-hour... |
Aug. 4, 2010 |
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Cancer Center in Sedona offers support groups
Cancer impacts many individuals within our communities, either as a patient, family member or caregiver. When someone is coping with a cancer diagnosis they can find support and encouragement from others who have encountered similar situations.... |
June 28, 2010 |
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Breast Cancer Resource Center receives donation from local store
PJ Chilcottage gave a $1,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Resource Center at Flagstaff Medical Center. The local store sold breast cancer awareness items during the month, donating a portion of the proceeds to support local women battling breast... |
Nov. 17, 2009 |
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One in six men will develop prostate cancer - screening provides early detection
According to the National Cancer Institute, one in six men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men and accounts for the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. In... |
Sept. 8, 2009 |
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Cancer survivors celebrate life June 27
Celebration, rejoicing and remembering are all part of the National Cancer Survivor’s Day. The annual worldwide event is held in hundreds of communities throughout the U.S., Canada and other countries. Cancer survivors and their families unite in a... |
June 15, 2009 |
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings Enhance Survival Rates
March is designated National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month to raise recognition of awareness for the need for early detection and diagnosis of this very preventable disease. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer for both men... |
March 2, 2009 |
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Breastfeeding as Cancer Prevention
We’ve been hearing for years about the health benefits that babies gain through breastfeeding. In addition to reduced ear infections and fewer respiratory and digestive problems, breastfed infants - and their mothers - are likely reducing their risk... |
Feb. 16, 2009 |
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FMC receives $61,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
FMC's Therapy Services Department and Breast Cancer Resource Center recently received a $61,380 grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is the sixth year FMC has received a Komen grant. This grant will provide funds... |
Feb. 16, 2009 |
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Cancer Center receives $3,000 donation
Kari Plank, race director of the 6th Annual Flagstaff Pumpkin Run, presents a $3,000 to Jeff Axtell, Director of the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff campus. Also pictured is Bob Magnuson, COO of Perot Systems, who sponsored... |
Nov. 1, 2008 |
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Free breast self-exam instruction classes
Affecting one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Coconino County has the fourth highest incidence rate of breast cancer among Arizona’s 15 counties.
Because the prevalence of breast cancer is so... |
Oct. 9, 2008 |