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Thank you, Angelina

A remarkable sacrifice

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What to Do If Cancer Runs in the Family?

Angelina Jolie just had a double mastectomy after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene. As Cancer Institute of New Jersey experts explain, genetic testing can help you learn about your cancer risk.

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Medicalese and Isolation

Why we need clear language healthcare

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My oncology day

Inspiration & Humor

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Who Speaks First … About Cancer?

It's up to the patient

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Chew Your Food

I am an LPN who ate my way back to health. Read my continuing story about researching a different kind of nutrition.

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Tanning Ban Final Vote!

Valentines Day Decision

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#1 Killer of Women: A Lesson From Mom

February - One way to save a mom during American Heart Month!

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The Dos and Don’ts of Shoveling Snow

When it falls in truckloads snow can create real problems, including hazards to your health, especially when trying to remove it all.

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Why Get a Flu Shot?

Getting vaccinated is important because the flu is a highly contagious disease. The vaccine protects against the three viruses research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season.

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