Articles tagged as: cancer
December 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.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2018
Report: Indiana Could Take Better Cancer Action
The American Cancer Society's study finds Indiana could do more to reduce preventable cancer deaths, especially in the area of tobacco prevention.
Read MoreMay 30, 2018
Early Screening For Colon Cancer Could Save Lives
The American Cancer Society has announced new recommendations for colon and rectal cancer screenings.
Read MoreMay 22, 2018
New Campaign Focuses On Breast Health For African-American Women
Black women in Indiana are 35 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than the white women. A new national education campaign aims to bring that number down.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2018
HPV Screenings Identify Those Most At Risk For Cervical Cancer
Genetic testing advances now allow IU Health doctors to identify people who are most at risk for high risk types of HPV.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
Genomics Advances Identify Unexpected Cancer 'Cure'
One Indiana woman who went to the IU Health Precision Genomics Group found a common medicine worked just as well as years of chemotherapy and surgeries.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2018
Grant To Help Create Holistic Cancer Care
The Indiana University School of Medicine will use the $14 million gift to create a supportive oncology program.
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