Articles tagged as: cancer
January 27, 2021
Cancer Advocates Rally Virtually At The Capitol
Over 40 people gathered virtually Wednesday to call on Indiana lawmakers to preserve funding for the states Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
Colon Cancer Awareness, Diagnoses On The Rise
WFYI's Terri Dee spoke with Eskenazi Health gastroenterologist Dr. Hala Fatima about the factors behind the uptick in cases and its impact on people of color.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2020
Tyler Trent's Cells Lead To Groundbreaking Therapy
Researchers at Indiana University have found a new therapy that significantly slows tumor growth in some cells.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2019
Study Will Assess Use Of Therapy In Advanced Cancer Patients
A federal grant to an Indiana researcher will fund the study of a type of therapy for late-stage cancer patients that focuses on improving quality of life.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2019
Indiana Policymakers Fall Short In Cancer Prevention, New Report Says
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's report looks at a range of issues including underage access to tanning beds, cigarette taxes, cancer screenings and Medicaid access.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2019
Purdue Super Fan Who Inspired With Fight Against Cancer Dies
Tyler Trent, a former Purdue University student and college football super fan who inspired many with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday. He was 20 years old.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2018
Blood Drive Held For Johnson County Children Battling Cancer
Families of some Johnson County children diagnosed with rare forms of cancer have partnered with the American Red Cross for a special Kids Kicking Cancer blood drive Saturday, Dec. 15.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2018
Why Firefighters Say The Law That Should Protect Them After A Cancer Diagnosis Isn't Working
Indiana and more than 30 other states have enacted what are called presumptive laws, but many have learned those laws don't guarantee health care coverage after a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2018
City Wants To Speed Up Testing In Franklin
Some residents think contamination from the site could be responsible for rare blood and brain cancers in the area. The Environmental Protection Agency is already collecting samples in the same area.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018
U.S. Senate Approves Funding For Cancer Cluster Law
The legislation would double Centers for Disease Control funding to help reduce lead poisoning.
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