cancer

Information Is Power for High Risk Women Now that medical professionals have identified gene mutations that predispose for breast cancer, patients can take proactive steps to reduce their risk. Many cases of breast cancer seem to have no genetic link, but people with a strong Read More

Research Ups the Odds for Kids with Cancer The American Cancer Society reports one in every 285 children younger than 20 will be diagnosed with cancer. That makes childhood cancer relatively rare. Still, nearly 16,000 new cases were anticipated for 2014 resulting in 1,900 to Read More

Food & Friends Fundraiser Set for Apr. 24 On Thursday, Apr. 24, 98 restaurants throughout the DMV will donate 25-100 percent of their proceeds to Food & Friends. The event, held annually in the United States and Canada, raises funds for 60 HIV/AIDS service Read More