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Philanthropist and entrepreneur remembered for his leadership, generous heart and commitment to improving health care in West Michigan.
'For the last 100 years, people have been taught if you find cancer, cut it out,' an American Cancer Society doctor noted. 'We need to change that teaching.'
Cancer survivor creates birdhouses for other patients to enjoy.
The key to catching it early is knowing your risks and taking screenings seriously.
Cindy Burt is battling aggressive brain cancer. With a keyboard at her side and a song in her heart, she's beating the odds.
Garlic has a number of compounds that supply health-boosting effects, making it a key superfood.
Try to stay out of the sun when its rays are strongest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Eating healthful foods, engaging in physical activity and avoiding alcohol is tied to lower overall risk.
A daily low-dose aspirin might be more than an ounce of prevention.
Less-invasive lymph node surgery has meant faster recovery for stage 3 melanoma patient Sally Coburn, who lives for the people she’s passionate about.
A globe-trotting, retired rocket scientist with pancreatic cancer gets the chance to see another 50 countries.
An on-demand nursing service sends help to West Michigan patients when they need it most.
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