Stories tagged with "breast cancer"

Biologic drugs could face competition from generics by indystar

Health-care reform bills call for 12 years of exclusivity WASHINGTON — A fast-growing category of prescription drugs that are among the most expensive on the market could,... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Bullitt gives gloves to teacher by indystar

Melvin Bullitt’s Texas homecoming during the bye weekend included a visit to Garland High School, where the Indianapolis Colts safety gave a teacher battling breast cancer a pair... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Cathedral football to hold Pink Out for breast cancer awareness by Nat Newell

Cathedral goes pink to honor mother of trainer There are a number of pink shirts in Cathedral High School football coach Rick Streiff ’s closet but they all belonged to his... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Cathedral football team thinks pink by Nat Newell

There are a number of pink shirts in Cathedral High School football coach Rick Streiff’s closet but they all belonged to his wife ….. until this week. Friday night, Streiff... – Oct 22, 2009 at 11:52 AM in Marion County

Check out some clinical trials by indystar

Here are some ways to find and learn about clinical trials. Search clinical trials conducted globally at www .clinicaltrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Breast cancer's link to secondhand smoke by indystar

It’s time to take action. Everywhere I go I see pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The easiest thing for the city of Indianapolis to do in the fight against breast... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The GOP's hormonal correction by indystar

As the Republican Party continues its pilgrimage through the desert, its leaders may be missing the oasis for the vale of tears. The answer to the party’s woes is women. In... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Cancer walk Saturday in Hamilton Co. by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — After losing both of his parents to cancer and finding out his wife had breast cancer five years ago, Ron Wilson wanted “to do something to help the folks here in... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:08 PM in Hamilton County

UIndy professor excels in many roles by William Booher

Planning a meeting in Greece is just another accomplishment for author, administrator, mom University of Indianapolis educator Phylis Lan Lin takes in stride her role as organizer... – Oct 07, 2009 at 9:24 PM in South Marion County

Lutheran volleyball team digs pink by Michael Pointer

The Lutheran High School volleyball team will host a Dig Pink Night on Wednesday to raise money for breast cancer research as part of its match against Franklin Central. The Saints... – Oct 06, 2009 at 4:42 PM in South Marion County

Efficient Colts roll to 4-0 by Phil Richards

Seventy-seven seconds on the clock and 78 yards to go. Mission Impossible. Or at the least, improbable. Not so Sunday, not for the Indianapolis Colts with quarterback Peyton... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:10 PM in Colts

October campaigns hope to raise funds, awareness during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by indystar

October campaigns hope to raise funds October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The observance started in 1985 as a weeklong campaign by two cancer survivors aimed at... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Jenny Elig

Players to wear splash of pink by Mike Chappell

Reggie Wayne is one of numerous Indianapolis Colts eager to pitch in and promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month today at Lucas Oil Stadium. The veteran wide receiver lost an aunt to... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Pink merchandise marks silver year of breast cancer awareness month by Tj Banes

This month marks the silver anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign to bring financial and educational support to the cause. The promotion includes... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Martha's line at Home Depot by indystar

From patio furniture to home decor, Martha Stewart Living is pairing up with The Home Depot to introduce an exclusive line of products. With prices from $399 to $1,999, the... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Vinatieri takes blame for missed FGs by Phil Richards

If there are issues with the Indianapolis Colts field goal team, kicker Adam Vinatieri is hogging the blame. “Doing it as long as I’ve done it, I need to make sure... – Oct 02, 2009 at 1:06 AM in Colts

6th-grader starts fundraiser for breast-cancer research by Gretchen Becker

A sixth-grade student has rallied her school to raise money for breast-cancer awareness. International School of Indiana student Disney Stallworth has started a community-service... – Sep 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM in North Marion County

Walk raises $1.3 million by indystar

A total of 553 women and men who walked 38 miles last weekend raised $1.3 million during the inaugural Weekend to End Breast Cancer in Indianapolis. The funds will support the St.... – Sep 29, 2009 at 10:54 PM in Health & Fitness

Martha's line at Home Depot by indystar

From patio furniture to home decor, Martha Stewart Living is pairing up with The Home Depot to introduce an exclusive line of products. Ranging in price from $399 to $1,999, the... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Smoker or not, no one deserves this pain by indystar

My mother, Judy Henry, passed away on June 24, 2004, six weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She had never smoked, yet whenever I told people how she died, the first... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor