Stories tagged with "breast cancer"

Oprah neuron, awake! by indystar

As you read her name, your Oprah neuron will probably rev up. An international team of researchers has found that single neurons in the brain’s hippocampus activate when... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Health & Fitness

For The Record by indystar

MainGate has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to offer Web site services and products that support breast cancer research and outreach worldwide. In addition, MainGate has... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Linda S. Johnson by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Linda S. Darts Johnson, 52, Lafayette, died July 13, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Johnson worked for Sabaru for 11 years. She was born Aug. 16, 1956, in Muncie,... – Jul 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Noblesville obituaries

Linda S. Johnson by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Linda S. Darts Johnson, 52, Lafayette, died July 13, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Johnson worked for Sabaru for 11 years. She was born Aug. 16, 1956, in Muncie,... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

The cancer wars become artfelt issues by Konrad.Marshall

The woman in Brenda Fredricks’ painting stands naked in the bathroom, because the bathroom is where many victims of breast cancer can no longer pretend they are healthy. Even... – Jul 12, 2009 at 6:22 PM in Entertainment

Prevention isn't the cure by indystar

As the debate over the nation’s health-care system reignites in coming weeks, Congress and the president must address a question that bedevils every would-be reformer: How do... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Player found dead by indystar

French tennis playerMathieu Montcourt, who was recently banned for betting on matches, was found dead Monday night in the stairwell of his Paris apartment. He was 24. The French... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Study: Biology may be key in blacks' cancer survival by indystar

WASHINGTON — Blacks are less likely than whites to survive breast, prostate and ovarian cancer even when they receive equal treatment, according to a large study that offers... – Jul 07, 2009 at 9:55 PM in Health & Fitness

Mickelson’s mother diagnosed with breast cancer by indystar

SAN DIEGO — Six weeks after Phil Mickelson announced his wife had breast cancer, his mother was diagnosed with the disease. She is to have surgery later this week. The San Diego... – Jul 07, 2009 at 12:25 PM in Sports

Bike for health by indystar

A family-friendly event featuring cycling and skating at the Major Taylor Velodrome on July 11 is planned to raise awareness about breast cancer and to honor survivors. Funds... – Jul 01, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Health & Fitness

Glover the last man standing at U.S. Open by indystar

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lucas Glover steadied his hands for a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole, an anticlimactic finish to five dreary days at a U.S. Open filled with more delays... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:42 AM in Sports

Plainfield Relay for Life has new meaning for participant, now cancer survivor by Josh Duke

Alyssa Clark participated in her first American Cancer Society Relay for Life event about eight years ago in Martinsville. The Avon resident did so in memory of a family friend who... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Hendricks County

Slamology to Host World Motorsports Breast Cancer Foundation by BrandyatGauge

Slamology will host The World Motor Sports Breast Cancer Foundation (WMSBCF) at the 6th annual car, truck, and music festival at the Marion County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 20 and... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:04 PM in Fitness & health

Teachers union vows to pay all benefits by Bill Ruthhart

Officials say they’ll do what’s needed to cover long-term disabilities Indiana’s troubled teachers union said Monday it will pay all the long-term disability... – Jun 09, 2009 at 12:18 PM in News

Edie Falco sheds Carmela to star in 'Nurse Jackie' by USA Today

Carmela she ain't.With short blond hair and little attention to makeup and manicures, Edie Falco in Nurse Jackie (premiering Monday, 10:30 ET/PT, Showtime) looks nothing like The... – Jun 03, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Entertainment

Checking fingerprints when a person has none by USA Today

Before they can enter the USA, virtually all non-U.S. citizens 14 to 79 have their fingerprints screened at the airport or seaport to confirm their identity and make sure they're... – May 27, 2009 at 2:36 PM in Entertainment

Safety takes a back seat by indystar

Two-thirds of child booster seats are not properly installed, a study by researchers at Riley Hospital for Children has found. A check of 564 car seats, conducted in parking lots... – May 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Sister survivors to join in Relay for Life in Noblesville by Chris Sikich

Chris Philburn struggled to cope after learning she had breast cancer. “I really didn’t have any close friends or anybody who had cancer,” she said. “I felt... – May 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Zionsville slams in victory over Harrison by Patrick Dorsey

Zionsville runners tie for 1st place in invite at Franklin The Zionsville High School girls tennis team posted solid results Monday. On the courts, against Hoosier Crossroads... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Zionsville

Susie L. Absher by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Susie L. Clairday Absher, 87, Noblesville, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Harbour Manor Care Center, Noblesville. Mrs. Absher was employed by Printed Wiring,... – Apr 23, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Noblesville