Stomach Cancer

Richard D. Pickens

2012-12-01 12:08:00

Richard D. Pickens, owner of a Crofton interior design firm who lived in Union Square, where he served as president of the Friends of the H.L. Mencken House, died Tuesday of stomach cancer at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was 50. "I was dumbfounded...

Kids whose parents have cancer find comfort at Camp Kesem

2012-08-10 16:56:20

The pastel-colored ball of yarn made its way from one tiny hand to another at the Camp Kesem "empowerment ceremony," with each camper unraveling their part of a common, painful thread. What bound them together was cancer — which had come...

Dr. Duane Anthony Sewell, head and neck surgeon

2011-12-02 20:21:42

Dr. Duane Anthony Sewell, a highly regarded head and neck surgeon and researcher who was also a member of the faculty of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, died Nov. 26 of gastric cancer at his Mount Washington home. Dr. Sewell was 44. "I...

Gilman School faculty also joins fundraising swim

2011-09-13 14:20:00

Six faculty members at Gilman School are participating in Swim Across America's "open swim" Sept. 18 to raise money for cancer research and to honor family members who are fighting or died of cancer. The faculty members are Carl Ahlgren, director of...

More changes made to Jimmie Johnson's pit crew

2013-05-17 02:04:01

CONCORDJUTTER@CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM -- jutter@charlotteobserver.com After a couple of slower-than-usual pit stops during last weekend's Sprint Cup race at Darlington, two changes have been made to the pit crew for Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 team....

Genetic counselor discusses Jolie, cancer risks

2013-05-17 00:44:01

With the revelation earlier this week that Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy in February because of her family history of breast and ovarian cancer, it raised the profile of genetic testing and having surgery as...

Deming couple donates collection of historical research to Silver City Public Library

2013-05-16 07:54:03

csteele@scsun-news.com SILVER CITY -- A Deming couple have donated a collection of research materials on First Lieutenant Charles Gatewood of the 6th U.S. Calvary, to the Silver City Public Library. The couple, Robert and Wilma Knox, embarked on the...

What is a BRCA mutation?

2013-05-14 00:00:00

BRCA1 and BRCA2 stand for breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 and breast cancer susceptibility gene 2.�BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are part of a class known as tumor suppressors, according to the National Cancer Institute. BRCA genes are found in males...

'The support is absolutely amazing'

2013-05-11 01:14:02

In many ways, the stormy weather on Friday night symbolized the journey of a cancer survivor. When you're fighting cancer, sometimes things get tough -- really tough -- but somehow you find the strength to keep on going. That's why every year, rain or...

What's in a name? Nonprofits that have changed their names say it's no easy process

2013-04-30 16:06:10

It would seem like a simple thing, changing your name. But nonprofits in South Florida have found that a name change often requires months of planning, months of implementation and lots of lawyers, consultants and focus groups along the way. Consider...

Still somewhat unknown here, Denbigh's John Garcia is catching on with MLB scouts

2013-04-20 12:58:00

NEWPORT NEWS — He wears number 21, just like the most revered player from his homeland. He dreams of making the big leagues, something his father was willing to relocate 1,500 miles to help make happen. John Garcia, the center fielder at Denbigh...

Science Fair Project Proves Celiac More Prevalent in Society

2013-04-10 10:41:00

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 133 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Celiac disease. It’s a statistic that 3rd grader Grace Rennard wanted to prove for her science fair project, but found in her...

The sold-out event put on by Can't Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie's Dream, raised $21,000 for stomach cancer research. Submitted photo.

2013-03-26 12:15:00

Jenna Reed, left, and Melissa Morris support the fourth annual "Dream Makers Gala," put on by Can't Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie's Dream. The event will take place April 20 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Photo by Kara Starzyk.

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Madelyn Zelman, left, and Danny Zelman support the fourth annual "Dream Makers Gala," put on by Can't Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie's Dream. The event will take place April 20 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Photo by Kara Starzyk.

2013-03-19 00:00:00