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Grandfather inspires granddaughter to compete in triathlon to raise funds for cancer research
Finally, I had been offered my “dream job.” I am a huge fan of Berea College and the work they do primarily with young people from the nearby mountains. When they read my resume and we talked and they wanted to hire me for a special summer...
Tags: TNT (tv network), Leukemia, Hodgkins Disease, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lymphoma
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A look at lung cancer: Facts that deserve your attention
Contributing writerLast month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was observed locally and nationally with appropriate fanfare and enthusiasm. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. I would venture that few of us, even in the healthcare professions, know of any recent...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Death, X-rays, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Therapy
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Community Calendar: Oct. 27, 2012
TODAY — American Cancer Society Road to Recovery informational meeting, 10 a.m., Palmer Engineering, 400 Shoppers Drive. Volunteer drivers are needed to help transport cancer patients to and from treatments. For more information, contact Melani...
Tags: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (movie), Diseases and Illnesses, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Relay for Life
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Jessamine County Calendar for Oct. 25
THURSDAY — Writers and would-be writers are invited to join the Write People group Thursdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 22 in the Senior Community Center at Wesley Village in Wilmore. The class is free and open to all ages, and offers...Tags: National Hot Rod Association, Entertainment, High Bridge, Animal, Holidays
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HERO OF HOPE: Survivor refuses to let cancer define her
kpeek@amnews.comWhen Liz Burchett discovered she had a brain tumor, she determined to fight it. “It became my personal fight, I didn’t want cancer to define me,” she said. The baseball-sized tumor was discovered in 2010. Burchett had been...Tags: Health Organizations, Human Interest, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Chemotherapy
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THE BOOKWORM SEZ: Cancer survivors will appreciate 'The Dog Lived'
Contributing Writer“The Dog Lived (and So Will I).” By Teresa J. Rhyne, c.2012, Sourcebooks, $14.99/$16.99 Canada, 288 pages. Your dog gets the best of care. Before you give him toys, you make sure the squeaker isn’t a choking danger. You read...Tags: Animals, Breast Cancer, Human Interest, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments
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Bulletin Board for week of Oct. 21, 2012
Deadline for submitting information to the Bulletin Board is noon Thursday. There is no charge for this service. Items run as space permits. Mail information to The Advocate-Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Danville, Ky. 40423- fax to (859) 236-9566 or call 236-...
Tags: Diabetes, Religion and Belief, Arthritis, Health and Safety at School, Alzheimer's Disease
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THE WEEKENDER: Arts and entertainment calendar for Oct. 18, 2012
Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135, with complete information, including hours and admission price, or e-mail advocatearts@gmail.com. VISUAL ARTS ...
Tags: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (movie), Religion and Belief, Entertainment, Arts, Holidays
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Nicholasville man turns hero to offer kidney to stepdaughter
brossi@jessaminejournal.comThere are times when life presents someone with what seems like insurmountable odds in a war where victory is far from reach. In those dark times, a hero steps up and saves the day — or at least that’s how it is in the comic books and movies....Tags: Superman (fictional character), Heroism, Kidney, Justin Bieber, Human Interest
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Finding definitions of joy
Admittedly, I always seem stuck on the concept of Joy. Long ago, I became determined to nail it down, understand its meaning and create it in these last years of our lives. Right off the bat, I realized that out of all the people I questioned about...
Tags: Homes
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County calendar for Oct. 18
THURSDAY — Writers and would-be writers are invited to join the Write People group Thursdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 22 in the Senior Community Center at Wesley Village in Wilmore. The class is free and open to all ages, and offers the...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Entertainment, Animal, Libraries, Christian Orthodoxy
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The good, bad and ugly days of fighting cancer
A debate has been going on in my head the last couple days about whether or not to write this article, but I finally decided to do it. First and foremost, let me make it clear to you I am not writing this article for you to take pity on me for my past...
Tags: Heparin (drug), Nursing, Insomnia, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals
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