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KNBC Teams Up To Offer Free At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests

KNBC, CVS pharmacy, Hoag and Huntington Hospitals team up to save lives with a colorectal cancer education and screening campaign. More
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Cancer Survivor Story

Heather Warrick has had seven recurrences of breast cancer - she talks about how she deals with her condition, and what kind of help she has gotten from the American Cancer Society. More
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The American Cancer Society launches a major new study. Also, inside: See what local health events are going on. More

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New Treatment For Leukemia

New Colon Cancer Screening Not A Pain In The Rear

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It's something everyone over 50 years old should do, but few have. A new technology now aims to make the experience a bit more pleasant. More

Lasers Make For Faster, More Accurate Colonoscopies

Patients now have a new high-tech tool in the battle to fight colon cancer. More

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Aspirin A Day Keeps Cancer Away?

Researchers have found a link between a daily dose of adult-strength aspirin for more than five years and the reduction of certain types of cancer. More

UCSD Tests Controversial Cancer Therapy

Dogs, Breath Test Work To Detect Lung Cancer

Prolonged Sun Exposure Can Lead To Rare Skin Cancer

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Health Issues Later In Life

Doctor Offers Women Flashy New Treatments

Technology Helps Sick Students Stay In Classroom

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