West Bengal Power Minister Mrinal Banerjee dead
West Bengal's Power and Non-Conventional Energy Minister and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Mrinal Banerjee died of colon cancer at a private hospital here Wednesday, party sources said. He was 72.
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Teresa Strand, had 'living wake' to celebrate life, family, friends
Teresa Strand, who threw a "living wake" in February to celebrate her life, died Saturday at her Burnsville home. She was 46. Strand, whose pluck, thoughtfulness and devotion to her family remained strong as she battled colon cancer since late 2003, decided that she wanted to give a party to thank family and friends for their love and support. Hundreds flocked to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
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Fiber in diet doesn't cut colon cancer risk -study
Eating lots of fiber does not lower a person's risk of developing colon cancer, but it is a good idea to consume fiber-rich fruits and vegetables anyway for your heart and overall health, a study said on Tuesday.
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Allison's friends to celebrate life of former teacher, swimmer
The memory of Allison Cassens, a local teacher who died of cancer, will be celebrated at the fourth annual Allison's Friends of Hope Foundation benefit Saturday, Feb. 2, at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville.
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