The importance of regular screening for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer the second leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men and women combined, but regular screening is key to preventing it.
Cancer
After announcing his cancer diagnosis this month, Charleston’s Police Chief is taking the challenge head on
By Eli Brand (WCIV)
Earlier this month, Charleston’s Police Chief announced that he was diagnosed with cancer. Now he wants people to know he’s taking on this challenge head on.
“Chemo with Style” offers wigs for women who lost their hair during cancer treatment
Some Midlands women have the chance to get a new look, with a full head of hair. “Chemo with Style” is a program that offers free, tailored wigs for ladies who have lost their hair to chemotherapy or radiation.
Smash a car for a good cause at Airport High School’s fundraiser for Camp Kemo this week
Airport High School is hosting its 27th annual fundraiser to support Camp Kemo this week. Your money can help send kids with cancer or blood disorders to summer camp.
Light the Night hopes to illuminate Cancer awareness
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Light the Night is an event that is hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a goal of raising money and awareness about blood cancers that organizers say does not discriminate. According to LLS, they have made some progress by helping patients with support services , lifestyle treatments and Cancer research that is showing promise….
Good Morning Columbia welcomes special guests
The Good Morning Columbia team welcomed a pair of special visitors to the studio Tuesday.
Butterflies to Fly over State House for Ovarian Cancer
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Soon butterflies will fill the skies over the SC State House. The Butterfly Release is an annual event for the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina. The event will take place on September 21st, 2017. Nearly 55 butterflies will be released in memory of those affected by ovarian cancer. September is national ovarian cancer awareness month. …
Waving to a billion people takes a lot of out of a 6 year old
A 6 year old cancer survivor shares her Rose Parade experience
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–“It was like a dream,” says 6 year old Edie Gilger, of her journey with her mom and dad, to Pasadena, California to to ride a float in Monday’s Rose Parade. The opportunity, organized by Northwest Insurance, marked a celebration of life for the Gilgers. Edie, at five months old, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of childhood…
Cancer Found In Million-Year-Old Fossil
The timeline of cancer has now been extended to over a million years after scientist have found evidence in a prehistoric fossil.
Watch: Your Health New Cancer Research
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — ABC Columbia takes a closer look at some things that could impact your health. New research concerning everything from Cancer, to pasta. Click here to find out what you need to know to stay in the health loop. Categories: News Tags: Cancer, pasta, research, Rochelle Dean
