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Dr. John Langdon
Renowned cancer expert -- and Growing Bolder guru -- Dr. John Langdon brings you the latest research on preventing cancer, early detection and surviving the deadly disease.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 4
Looking for a P"art"ner
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Cancer Courage Stories: Brent Naylor
Brent Naylor is a seven-year lung cancer survivor. He says the diagnosis blindsided him, but now he's found a way to use his challenges to move forward.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 2
Inside the Operating Room
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Old Guys Rule is teaming up with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to offer a special collection of t-shirts, with profits going to cancer research and education.
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Colon Cancer: The Preventable Cancer
Dr. John Langdon, one of the nation's top cancer researchers, says colon cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. Find out what you can do now to prevent one of the deadliest kinds of cancer.
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What Is Lung Cancer?
In this country, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Dr. John Langdon says it's usually a lifestyle disease. Get the facts before it's too late.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 3
Getting Past the Pain
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What Is Cancer?
In this episode of Cancer Courage Stories, Dr. John Langdon explains how cancer is actually your own body losing control. Find out what role biology, genetics and the environment play in this disease.
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A Cancer Caused By Sex?
Could your sex life give you cancer? Dr. John Langdon explains which virus-caused cancer kills thousands of women each year and what you can do to stop this killer.
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Locks of Love
After being diagnosed with cancer, Peggy Hartzog's first thoughts were about her own wants. But she soon began to think more about the needs of others. That's when she remembered her old red hair. The result was a very unusual donation.
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Patrick Swayze's cancer diagnosis
I was saddened to hear the reports of the pancreatic cancer diagnosis for Patrick Swayze. It is also disheartening to hear differing versions from the media, ranging from "5weeks to live" to a very "early stage case showing excellent results from his...
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Getting towards the "Art'
Hi everyone, it's Meg here. I'm so happy to have GB, Katy and Jason, on my side as I openly show this path, a path that far too many women really shouldn't have to take but do. Cancer needs to be eradicated. The cure is out there I feel ...
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Confronting Cancer: Part 3
In Getting Past the Pain, nurse Meg Gaffney is committed to getting the best care as she battles breast cancer, but she does have one fear: pain. And as we found out, even Meg didn't know how bad it would get.
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The Fight Against Cancer Rolls On
The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 4
From the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Meg Gaffney was her own advocate. So it's no surprise that she's forging her own way with recovery and reconstruction; including a plan that even her doctor admits he's never seen before.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 5
She's gone under the knife, and now Meg Gaffney is looking forward to the needle! But finding the right tattoo artist to help her end her breast cancer battle has turned out to be tougher than she thought.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 1
Fit, feisty and full of life, Meg Gaffney is one more thing -- the face of breast cancer. The path Meg has chosen for treatment is not for everyone; in fact, she's doing something no one has done before. This is the first in a series of exclusive reports.
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Actor Battles Terminal Cancer
Paul Newman has reportedly been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
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Can Tanning Booths Cause Cancer?
Nearly 8,000 Americans will die this year from melanoma. Do you know how to separate facts from myths when it comes to skin cancer. Dr. John Langdon has the answers.
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Calendars for a Cause
One word seems to unify us all in dread: cancer. The disease doesn't discriminate based on race, gender, age, income, attitude or resume. It can strike at any time, and most often leaves the patient with physical, emotional and financial...
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Know Your PSA, Save Your Life
The good news about prostate cancer is that survival rates are at an all-time high. The bad news is that hundreds of thousands of men are still getting it. Dr. John Langdon has tips for preventing and diagnosing this common cancer.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 2
Meg Gaffney surprised doctors and friends by rejecting chemotherapy, dropping out of radiation therapy after one treatment, and opting for a bilateral mastectomy. As a nurse and a patient, Meg is her own advocate, even moments before surgery.
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Welcome to Cancer Courage Stories
Cancer researcher Dr. John Langdon has spent 40 years listening to patients' stories, and now he wants to bring survivors together to bring each other hope and encouragement.
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Know Your Breast Cancer Risk
Despite its high profile, hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Dr. John Langdon tells you what you need to know now to improve your chances of survival.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 6
Meg Gaffney goes under the knife for what she hopes is the final time in her recovery from breast cancer. The next step is a nipple tattoo -- the first of its kind!
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Cancer Strikes Out
Add throwing a major league no-hitter to the list of accomplishments by cancer survivors who decide to grow bolder after their diagnosis.
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Sean Swarner
Doctors gave Sean Swarner two death sentences, but now he's on top of the world.
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Confronting Cancer: Part 1
Meet Meg
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Confronting Cancer: Part 7
Throughout Meg Gaffney's battle with breast cancer, she's marked milestones. But this may be the most important of them all -- the first look in the mirror after her final reconstruction surgery.
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Cancer Survivors with a bicycling "Bucket List"
Hello Everyone: I'm a prostate cancer survivor (class of 2003) and the founder of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (http://www.prostatecancerawarenessproject.org) I'm creating a Black Tire Affair (R) series of bicycling adventure rides for...
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Director/Actor Sydney Pollack Dies of Cancer
Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack has died of cancer at the age of 73.
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You Survived
You are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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Bernie Sher
Cancer survivor Bernie Sher isn't letting a little thing like retirement keep him from competing in the toughest triathlon competition in the world.
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Vehicle of Change
Get on board -- or get the heck out of the way! The American Cancer Society just rolled out a campaign aimed at educating the country's top politicians about the need for funding to put an end to the disease.
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Calendars for a Cause
They're bold, they're beautiful -- and they're breast cancer survivors. Now, these women are glamming it up and saluting the stars of the silver screen. It's art for a good cause, and they think you'll never look at a calendar the same way again.
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Donna Vano
Snowboarder Donna Vano says you're never too old to kick a little butt.
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Dr. John Langdon
Renowned cancer expert -- and Growing Bolder guru -- Dr. John Langdon brings you the latest research on preventing cancer, early detection and surviving the deadly disease.
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Eat Your Fiber!
Today, Jason, Marc and I headed over to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, for a very special exhibit – an inflatable colon. Go ahead and laugh (we did, especially when someone directed us to the display by saying "your colon is outside...
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Surviving and Thriving
When news anchor Wendy Chioji was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, her struggle was closely followed by thousands. Six years later, Wendy is a relentless fundraiser, inspirational spokesperson and fearless competitor.
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Dr. Kathleen Judge
Think your sunscreen is protecting your face from wrinkle-causing rays? Think again. But a widely respected dermatologist has great news.
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The roots of cancer
Cancer does not "just happen". Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence. There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...
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“My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation’s largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Shannon Brownlee
Health care costs continue to skyrocket while the quality keeps getting worse! America's top medical journalist says the wheels are about to fall off. She has practical solutions you may agree with.
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Orlando Breast Cancer Survivor Searches for "Nipple Tattoo Artist"
In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts.
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Old Guys Fight Cancer
At Growing Bolder, we're big believers in the idea that it's not about age; it's about attitude. One of our favorite companies is Old Guys Rule and now there's another great reason to show our support.
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Making your own Choices
If you ever are diagnosed with the big "C' . You need to not be funneled into a sea of other breast cancer patients and be treated exactly like them. No. You shake off the initial sting and you start doing your own...
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Tony Handler
After 25 years and five forms of cancer, triathlete Tony Handler says there's not much he can't handle.
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Flax Seed
My hubby Bill and I have been turned on to Flax seed and flax seed oil. There are all kinds of great cereals, chips and trail mix bars out there. After my husband's bout with cancer last year we changed our eating habits 160 degrees. I know...
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Bob Lee
When Bob Lee survived colon cancer, he put his pedals to the metal to raise money for the disease.
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Marc Jarkow
A few short months after battling thyroid cancer, Marc Jarkow grabbed his bicyle and took off for Paris to compete in a 750-mile race.
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Gold Medalist's Cancer Battle
Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.
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Starting Over, Growing Bolder
Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.
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Former White House Spokesman Tony Snow Dies
Former White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.
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Innovative Fashion Legend Dies
Legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died Sunday night from complications of brain cancer at age 71. He's remembered for changing the face of the fashion industry.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Todays Buzz: Obama under fire, American back in the air, stocks fall, Tiger stalks, cool caves, good seats, and a breast cancer warning.
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Todays Buzz: Obama on defensive after "small-town" comment, American Airlines back in the air, Sting's new digs, best wines under $10, best U.S. beaches, how to help a friend with cancer, and more.























































