Lira’s holds fundraiser for ailing captain
Lira's Supermarket in Minden Village is holding a fundraiser for Douglas County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Biaggini who has been fighting colon cancer for eight years. Lira's is selling raffle tickets for a 3-minute shopping spree Feb. 12 at the store. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Store manager Kevin Mary said owner Jim Lira read about Biaggini's battle with cancer and wanted to help. "Jim
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Health Watch: Screening equals colon cancer prevention
Health Watch: Screening equals colon cancer prevention GateHouse News Service Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S., yet more than 90 percent of colon cancer cases are curable if caught in their early stages.
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Schofield mayor diagnosed with colon cancer
SCHOFIELD Schofield Mayor Allen Bremer was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.
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Colon cancer tied to genetics
At least one in 10 colon-cancer cases might be attributed to a previously unknown genetic predisposition to the disease, according to new research led by scientists at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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