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Fox Sports: Jim Kelly says 'I feel awesome,' is active in football camp

Kerouac Smith - June 2016

Two years after being declared cancer-free, Jim Kelly has begun to feel back to his old self. A long journey after being diagnosed in 2013 and having surgery on his upper jaw followed by a recurrence just nine months later. Completion of chemo and radiation, at his follow up in 2014 showed no sign of cancer.

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NW Labor Press: Union wins reinstatement for Lane County IT worker fired for medical marijuana

Workers Rights - June 2016

Two days before Christmas, Michael Hirsch was terminated by his job after testing positive for marijuana. What his job did not care to hear was that Hirsch was prescribed marijuana at night to deal with the pain and cramping from his chemo and radiation to treat his stage 3 prostate cancer.

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Tennis: Two years after cancer diagnosis, Duval returns to Wimbledon

Howard Fendrich - June 2016

Her eyes welling with tears, 20-year-old Vicky Duval was moved just by being back on the tennis court just two years after being diagnosed with cancer. Following a yearlong break for treatment, Duval returned to playing local events and chose eight tournaments to compete in.

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Fox13: Cancer survivor climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to spread message of hope, survival

Tamara Vaifanua - June 2016

Cancer survivor, Molly Froerer of Utah, has trekked 37 miles up and down Mount Kilimanjaro to spread a message of both hope and survival. After learning of her advanced breast cancer diagnosis in 2013, Froerer went through a double mastectomy, followed by six months of chemo and radiation.

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USA Today: How Pitt's James Conner exercised his way through cancer

Nicole Auerbach - June 2016

Sitting next to his vast collection of trophies and plaques, James Conner also proudly displays a surgical mask. The mask is a symbolic reminder of his challenge as well as his ability to work through it. This was the mask he would wear when he would show up to work out despite being in the middle of a chemotherapy regiment.

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Worcester News: Worcester cancer survivor prepares to take part in Race for Life

Hannah Worrall - June 2016

Mary Tyrrell, of Happy Feet Fitness is Worcester, has been helping women get into shape through the Couch to 5k program for years. In 2014, diagnosed with breast cancer, she was unable to take part in the Race for Life run which she had participated in for years. But this year, she's back and ready to run!

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Fox 5: Georgia woman's cancer journey inspires her to become cancer nurse

Beth Galvin - June 2016

At 19 and beginning her sophomore year of college, Megan Patton found a lump and soon after receiving a diagnosis of AML. She recalls such a strong fear of a bone marrow transplant that she had at times almost wished there would be no match. However, her sister was a match, and following grueling rounds of chemo, the transplant worked.

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Fox17 Nashville:Franklin student who survived brain cancer hopes to work at hospital that saved her

Stacy Case - June 2016

Mallory Corzine, a student at Lipscomb University, is determined to give back to St Jude Children Research Hospital, for the treatment she received as a young child for a brain tumor. Corzine is studying to become a child life specialist - staffers who help children understand what's happening to them.

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Cure: Embracing my new normal after breast cancer

Jamie Holloway - June 2016

Jamie Holloway, PhD, reflects on her experience post-cancer and adjusting to the "new normal". At first hating the phrase but later coming to terms with and eventually even embracing it.

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Knox News: Knoxville architect re-evaluates career after beating cancer

Ali James - June 2016

Following his diagnosis of two types of cancer, Brian Pittman sat down to reevaluate his life's goals. Working as an architect for 20 years on commercial projects, he realized it was time he pursue his real passion - designing homes.

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Huffington Post UK: Why I felt so sad when I stopped being a cancer patient

Ruth Taylor - June 2016

Ruth Taylor gets honest with readers in her blog post describing the challenges she encountered following completion of her chemotherapy treatment. Describing 2015, a year when she was diagnosed after finding a lump in her breast, as a "pretty bad year" seems an understatement.

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Huffpost UK:Should you tell your boss if you have cancer?

Gordon Wishart - June 2016

Under the current legislation in the UK, you do not have to tell your boss if you have cancer, as the concerns are that people may thinking they'll be written off, viewed as potentially ineffective, or plain unavailable. However, not disclosing can also mean less support and understanding, as well as less flexibility from your employer.

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King5: Cancer patient turns researcher at Fred Hutch

Eric Wilkinson - June 2016

No stranger to cancer in the professional realm, Dr. Heath Schuback also holds a personal connection as well. Schuback was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma at 19 years old. Her own experience fueled her determination to find cures for childhood cancers, leading her to her current position as a researcher for childhood AML.

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Gazette-Mail: Attorney becomes chair of Run for Your Life after battle with cancer

Jennifer Gardner - June 2016

Just last October, Erin Magee was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, but today she's working her way to remission status. As she stops wearing wigs and scarves, and refers to her new pixie cut as her "last step" Magee is ready for what comes next.

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ABC News: Nurse returns to work at hospital she was treated at as a child with cancer

ABC News - June 2016

At 17 months old, Amelia Ballard was diagnosed with lymphoctic leukemia, and though her 27-month treatment was considered a success, she relapsed soon after. Despite the road to remission being a lengthy challenge, Ballard survived and turned her sights on making her experience into something positive.

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Runcorn and Widnes World: Runcorn grandad resumes his sporting feats after conquering cancer

Barbara Jordan - June 2016

Retired scaffolder and father of three, Tom Whitfield, was devastated upon learning of his cancer diagnosis last year. He had major surgery in March of last year and took a year off of running to recuperate. However, thanks to his strength and determination, he's been given the okay to continue with all of his sports.

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Ledger- Enquirer: Nurse navigator guides fellow cancer patients

Tony Adams - June 2016

When Shondra Nelson, a thoracic oncology nurse speaks with patients at the John B. Amos Cancer Center, her compassion comes through sincerely. This ability to relate and comfort is in large part because Nelson was diagnosed with cervical cancer almost a decade ago and is now dealing with it spreading to her lungs.

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Jamestown Sun: Cancer survivor says community made a difference in fight

Tom Laventure - June 2016

During the opening ceremonies at the Stutsman County Relay for Life event, at the University of Jamestown Taylor Stadium, Josh Bond plans to speak out on his appreciation of support he received during his three-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

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Magic Valley: Cancer cluster bill pushed by Idaho survivor likely to become law

Nathan Brown - June 2016

Trevor's Law, a bill that will allow for tracking of clusters of cancer has passed Congress, after seven years of work and delay. The bill is named after Idaho childhood cancer survivor, Trevor Schaefer, and was introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. a survivor of cancer himself.

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NBC News: Barclays offering internships for people who take a break from work

Business News - June 2016

Barclays will be launching an internship program in New York targeting people who had taken a career break from the finance industry. This is the latest move, of many, by big banks to emphasize its focus on work-life balance.

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Cancer.Net: When you can't go back to work after treatment ends

Nicole Van Hoey, PharmD - June 2016

Though many who take leave from work to get treatment for cancer assume they will return to "normal life" following the end of treatment, come to the realization that their plans may need to change. Side effects can often interfere with one's ability to resume the work they had previously engaged in and survivors may need to explore a new path.

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UCLA Newsroom: Nursing student learned compassion for sick as a cancer patient

Laura Perry - June 2016

While taking a prerequisite exam for nursing school, Allyson Stephens experienced excruciating pain in her abdomen. A CT scan revealed a large mass, which turned out to be ovarian cancer. Despite this turn of events, Stephens refused to give up her dream and just one day after surgery she submitted her nursing school application to UCLA.

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ABC10 News: Battle with cancer catalyst to achieving dreams for local artist

Charlie Edward - June 2016

Brian Kakas, Associate Ceramics Professor at a Northern Michigan University, came to realize that surviving cancer was not the only outcome of his journey. Having touched clay, every day for twenty-three years, ceramics has been an integral part of his life. His diagnosis at 17 pushed him to take risks and explore the world around him.

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Greeley Tribune: Selden: Celebrating another day of survival after bout with cancer

Barbara Selden - June 2016

Barbara Selden, a four-year cancer survivor and an administrative assistant and medical staff coordinator at Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown. She opens up about the importance of June 5, National Cancer Survivors Day, and a little about her survival story and who helped her through.

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Health24: A South African cancer survivor helps to fight the disease

Cipla Medpro - June 2016

Lindsay Greef, a social worker who was diagnosed with cancer and has since recovered, is now a manager of Oncology Social Work Services at GVI Oncology and co-founder of People Living with Cancer.

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Washington Times: Despite cancer diagnosis, Kansas man refuses to slow down

Melissa Treolo - June 2016

Ed Kempf, Shawnee resident and smiling familiar face at Snack Shak Phillips 66 gas station in Johnson County, is also a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy. However, his diagnosis has not stopped him from opening the store every morning of the week, arriving by 6 a.m.

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UPI: Study: One-quarter of cancer patients can't afford treatment

Stephen Feller - June 2016

For many patients, not having health insurance or an inability to meet general household expenses is the main barrier to delaying care.

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BioMed Central: Heading back to the office following head and neck cancer

Daniel Caley - June 2016

Cancers of the Head & Neck published it's first study looking at disability and employment outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer related to the human papillomavirus.

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Medical Xpress: Surviving cancer can bring new challenges

Scott Gilbert - June 2016

As millions of adults and children across the U.S. beat cancer, they identify as survivors. However, while this victory over cancer can lead to a sense of gratitude, it can also bring with it a range of physical and emotional challenges.

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SHRM: How to support employees with cancer

Steve Bates - June 2016

Though employers often mean well, mistakes made in handling the topic of an employee's cancer diagnosis can make for a really uncomfortable situation. HR can provide the support needed to make the devastating diagnosis slightly more manageable at work.

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