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  • Two local women hope to inspire others with their story of surviving, and preventing, breast cancer.
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health, women's health, cancer, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • Lung cancer patient Justin Perry speaks to a health care professional about his condition in this undated file photo.
  • A new drug is helping people with a certain type of lung cancer live longer without the harmful side effects of chemo.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Lung cancer patient Justin Perry speaks to a health care professional about his condition in this undated file photo.
  • A new drug is helping people with a certain type of lung cancer live longer without the harmful side effects of chemo.
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cancer, health, vod
  • Nancy Carlson, chief executive of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, is seen in this photo.
  • Thousands of women put off getting mammograms, because they feel like they're too busy. See why you shouldn't put it off.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A local artist is using his incredible talent to combat childrens brain cancer in memory of the little girl he lost.
  • A local artist is using his incredible talent to combat children's brain cancer in memory of the little girl he lost.
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charity, cancer, children's health, los angeles news, david ono
  • A local artist is using his incredible talent to combat childrens brain cancer in memory of the little girl he lost.
  • A local artist is using his talent to combat children's brain cancer in memory of the little girl he lost.
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children's health, charity, cancer, eyewitness news
  • A patient receives chemotherapy in this undated file photo.
  • Obese patients are less likely to survive cancer, and one reason may be that they're being under-dosed in chemotherapy.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • A patient receives chemotherapy in this undated file photo.
  • Obese patients are less likely to survive cancer, and one reason may be that they're being under-dosed in chemotherapy.
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cancer, health, health & food
  • A local man diagnosed with breast cancer talks about why hes taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • A local man diagnosed with breast cancer talks about why he's taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
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cancer, vod
  • A female patient is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study suggests that mammograms before age 50 could dramatically cut deaths from breast cancer.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A female patient is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A new study suggests that mammograms before age 50 could dramatically cut deaths from breast cancer.
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cancer, women's health, health & food
  • Valerie Harper talks to Eyewitness News on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.
  • At age 74 and battling terminal cancer, Valerie Harper is taking on a new challenge: 'Dancing With The Stars.'
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celebrity, cancer, dancing with the stars, television, entertainment
  • Valerie Harper talks to Eyewitness News on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.
  • At age 74 and battling terminal cancer, Valerie Harper is taking on a new challenge: 'Dancing With The Stars.'
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celebrity, cancer, dancing with the stars, television, entertainment, george pennacchio
  • Researchers believe with help from modern science, the cure for cancer could be found in the bodys own immune system.
  • Researchers believe with help from modern science, the cure for cancer could be found in the body's own immune system.
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cancer, health & food
  • Karen Castelblanco and Yvonne Yhol meet for the first time on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013.
  • A woman who was diagnosed with leukemia had an emotional reunion with the stem cell donor who saved her life.
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cancer, orange county news, darsha philips
  • Karen Castelblanco and Yvonne Yhol meet for the first time on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013.
  • A woman who was diagnosed with leukemia had an emotional reunion with the stem cell donor who saved her life.
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cancer, eyewitness news
  • Surgeons aren't able to get entire brain tumors removed. Now doctors can light up the tumor to see it better than before.
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health, cancer, health care, medical research, healthy living, denise dador
  • Robert Barajas, 23, is seen at Groovy Spoon Frozen Yogurt in Tarzana.
  • A man who was recently diagnosed with a rare cancer has organized a fundraiser at the yogurt shop he works at in Tarzana.
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cancer, los angeles news, leo stallworth
  • Robert Barajas, 23, is seen at Groovy Spoon Frozen Yogurt in Tarzana.
  • A man who was recently diagnosed with a rare cancer has organized a fundraiser at the yogurt shop he works at in Tarzana.
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cancer, eyewitness news
  • Every kid had a lemonade stand. This week's Cool Kid is taking that money and putting it to a good cause.
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volunteerism, cancer, cool kids, danny romero
  • Every kid had a lemonade stand. This week's Cool Kid is taking that money and putting it to a good cause.
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volunteerism, cancer, in your community
  • Former President George H.W. Bush poses with young cancer patient Patrick in this undated photo.
  • Former President George H.W. Bush is sporting a bold new, bald, look - and it's all to support a young cancer patient.
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cancer, national news
  • Tom Girven undergoes Superficial Radiotherapy Treatment for his nose.
  • Some types of treatment for skin cancer can be painful or leave scars, but there's a different and less invasive option.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Dennis Farina, who died Monday after suffering a blood clot in the lung, was being treated for lung cancer, his doctor said.
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celebrity, famous death, cancer, entertainment
  • Dr. Steven Mittelman, a pediatric endocrinologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, is seen looking into a microscope in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers say obesity accelerates leukemia cells' growth and also makes the cancer cells harder to treat.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Dr. Steven Mittelman, a pediatric endocrinologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, is seen looking into a microscope in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers say obesity accelerates leukemia cells' growth and also makes the cancer cells harder to treat.
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health, cancer, health & food
  • Cancer survivors Terri Wingham, left, and Cecily Jackson-Zapata are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Cancer survivors who are looking for emotional healing and inspiration now have help in writing a fresh chapter.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Cancer survivors Terri Wingham, left, and Cecily Jackson-Zapata are seen in this undated file photo.
  • Cancer survivors who are looking for emotional healing and inspiration now have help in writing a fresh chapter.
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health, cancer, health & food
  • Terry Cogbill, a registered nurse at John Wayne Cancer Center, is seen being interviewed in this undated photo.
  • A new Canadian study suggests working night shifts for 30 years can double a woman's risk for breast cancer.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Terry Cogbill, a registered nurse at John Wayne Cancer Center, is seen being interviewed in this undated photo.
  • A new Canadian study suggests working night shifts for 30 years can double a woman's risk for breast cancer.
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health, cancer, health & food
  • Different kinds of fish are seen at a store in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists say women may get an extra dose of protection by adding specific kinds of fish to their diet.
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cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Different kinds of fish are seen at a store in this undated file photo.
  • Scientists say women may get an extra dose of protection by adding specific kinds of fish to their diet.
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cancer, women's health, health & food
  • Avastin is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers are testing a new therapy for cervical cancer patients that combines the biologic drug Avastin with chemo.
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health, cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • Avastin is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Researchers are testing a new therapy for cervical cancer patients that combines the biologic drug Avastin with chemo.
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cancer, health, health & food
  • Marissa Ayala, who was conceived to save her sisters life, graduated from Cal State Long Beach on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
  • Marissa Ayala, who was conceived to donate bone marrow to save her sister's life, just graduated from Cal State Long Beach.
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cancer, health, school, los angeles news, jovana lara
  • Marissa Ayala, who was conceived to save her sisters life, graduated from Cal State Long Beach on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
  • Marissa Ayala, who was conceived to save her sister's life, just graduated from Cal State Long Beach.
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health, cancer, school, eyewitness news
  • A researcher looks at a tumor on computer monitors in this undated file photo.
  • The decision to get a preventive double mastectomy as Angelie Jolie did has to do more with logic than emotion.
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cancer, healthy living, denise dador
  • A surgeon is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Experts estimate the cost for a mastectomy is close to $20,000, so how much of that care is covered by insurance?
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cancer, health & food
  • Board-certified genetic counselor Kathleen Blazer of City of Hope in the city of Duarte in an interview with Eyewitness News on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
  • For women who have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, genetic counseling helps them figure out a plan of action.
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cancer, health & food
  • A researcher looks at a tumor on computer monitors in this undated file photo.
  • The decision to get a preventive double mastectomy as Angelina Jolie did has to do more with logic than emotion.
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cancer, health & food
  • Walkers and runners dress up in tutus and participate in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Nearly 30,000 people turned out for the 20th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles. See photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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cancer, women's health, health, medical research, community activity, in your community, elex michaelson
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talks to Eyewitness News at the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talked about her journey at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva speaks at the Entertainment Industry foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva spoke about the importance of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Participants pose for a photo at the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
  • Nearly 40,000 people turned out for the 19th annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles in L.A. See the photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
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  • MaDonna Grimes, the international dance and aerobics champion, is in the fight of her life.
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health, cancer, health care, healthy living, denise dador
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, health & food
  • Animation shows how the MarginProbe detects cancerous cells in the edge of breast tissue.
  • The MarginProbe is a new tool that helps surgeons spot cancer cells on the edges of breast tissue during operations.
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cancer, healthy living, denise dador