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Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else?
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Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else?

13 Apr 2018

The road to a cancer diagnosis can require time and patience. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff   Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else? Linda Osterhaus didn’t feel any better, no matter how many rounds of antibiotics she took for the bronchitis and pneumonia that she had been diagnosed ... Read More »

Advanced Treatment Improves Outcomes for Childhood Cancers
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Advanced Treatment Improves Outcomes for Childhood Cancers

13 Apr 2018

The Children’s Mercy Kansas City Division of Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant is a national leader in cancer treatment. The program provides pediatric patients with comprehensive clinical services and innovative treatment (including Phase I Experimental Therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell) supported by the latest research. The ... Read More »

Breast Cancer in Men
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Breast Cancer in Men

13 Apr 2018

Breast Cancer in Men More similar than you think. Even though men’s breasts are not like women’s, men do have a small amount of breast tissue. The “breasts” of an adult man are similar to the breasts of a girl before puberty. In girls, this tissue grows and develops, but in men, ... Read More »

From Cancer Survivor to Advocate
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From Cancer Survivor to Advocate

13 Apr 2018

From Cancer Survivor to Advocate By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff   Stephanie Barr was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. She had no reason to believe that the hard spot she found in her breast while in the shower would be cancer. Within days of finding the lump, ... Read More »

Facts About Thyroid Cancer
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Facts About Thyroid Cancer

13 Apr 2018

Facts About Thyroid Cancer American Cancer Society   What is thyroid cancer? As with other cancers, thyroid cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in any part of the body can become cancerous and spread to other parts of the body. The thyroid ... Read More »

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The word à la carte is used most often on menus when you are given the option ofselecting a dish that’s not included in the main course. If it is à la carte, you knowit’s a bit pricey, but once you read the highlighted tag that says “rated # 1 ... Read More »

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