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Cancer

Published
February 12, 2019

Advocates urge lawmakers to ban vaping products from Maine public schools

The measure follows a budget proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to spend $10 million in tobacco settlement money to reduce youth smoking rates, as well as vaping.
Published
January 18, 2019

Sen. King resumes treatment for prostate cancer but won’t slow down

The independent senator says he's expected to recover fully and his schedule won't be affected.
Published
January 16, 2019

Group cancels annual firefighter ski race for charity at Shawnee Peak

The Bridgton resort says it doesn't have enough space or resources to host the Mary's Firemen for a Cure event, which raises money for breast cancer research.
Published
December 11, 2018

Community rallying around girl who lost both parents to cancer within weeks

Gwen Fletcher, 10, is forging ahead with support from a loving grandmother and the familiar touchstones of her life in rural Lyman.
Published
October 23, 2018

Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care

GoFundMe says campaigns for medical care are increasing and are among the most numerous on its site.

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Published
August 16, 2018

Witherspoon, Urban join sixth Stand Up To Cancer telethon

The star-studded live, hourlong event on Sept. 7 will commemorate more than $480 million raised to fund innovative research.
Published
June 17, 2018

Homegrown: Got 99 cents? Help the environment and sick children

Purchase a reusable shopping bag at HomeGoods through June 27 and fund cancer care.
Published
March 6, 2018

Genetic testing company gets OK to report cancer risk to consumers

For now, the decision applies only to breast cancer risk tied to three gene mutations, a step forward that comes with 'a lot of caveats.'
Published
March 4, 2018

For the past 11 years, Maine nurse has treated lung cancer patients – now she is one

What Amy Richard first dismissed as a cough transformed into a diagnosis that will change her life forever.
Published
May 14, 2017

Here are some chemicals to watch out for

Personal care products are filled with chemicals, some of which have been linked to health and environmental problem.