Cancer is a Mirror
Obviously, getting cancer wasn’t on my bucket list. I had other plans. Early on, I planned to live a long, healthy life. My dad was a smoker and had his first heart attack when I was young and inspired me… Continue Reading
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A Husband’s Diary of His Wife’s Leukemia
Wife needed her medications refilled. Dr. A said, “You must come in. We will not renew prescriptions without a physical.” Physical included a blood panel. Three days later she got a call to come in immediately for a consultation. The… Continue Reading
Mistress Of The Mix: Let’s Give Cancer the Finger
My little sister was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. It’s been a tough couple of months for her, beginning with the mammogram, then the bad news, a double mastectomy, issues with poor circulation due to a low heart… Continue Reading
Women’s Health Symposium Covers the Latest on Cancer
What: Mercy Regional Cancer Center and the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offer Women’s Health Symposium When: Feb 9, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Redding Cost: No charge Plan now to attend a stimulating… Continue Reading
Igo Rallies For One Of Its Own
Igo Store owner Tom Schlenker has been at the center of the Igo community for many years. His one-stop shop IS the middle of town, and he personally is right there for every fundraiser and good cause. Now he could… Continue Reading
We can’t beat childhood cancer, but we can support families
Michael Woods Jr. of Redding is 9. He should be playing with friends, going to school and sleeping in his own bed. Instead, he’s in a hospital with relapsed cancer. Doctors will do everything humanly possible to heal Michael: chemotherapy, radiation, even… Continue Reading
