Cancer
East Bay Jefferson Award Winner Pays It Forward In Cancer Fight
An East Bay cancer survivor has turned his own diagnosis into an effort to heal others. A golf tournament he created has raised more than $1 million in the fight against the disease.
San Francisco Opera Singer, Zheng Cao Succumbs To Cancer
After a long battle with cancer, renowned mezzo-soprano singer, Zheng Cao of the San Francisco Opera, passed away at the age of 46…
HealthWatch: Study Finds Alcohol Is Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer In U.S.
Dr. Timothy Naimi, at Boston University School of Medicine, says this is the first time in 30 years that researchers have looked closely at alcohol and cancer deaths.
Animal Update: Medical Alert Dogs
Strange but true, dogs’ scenting abilities can help humans with medical needs.
Armstrong’s Admission No Surprise To Bay Area Cycling Enthusiasts
Has the controversy over doping in the sport of cycling been so drawn out that the supposed tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey sort of anti-climactic? Some say so.
New Law Sponsored By South Bay Rep. Forces Government To Fight Deadly Cancers
Flanked by the wife of the late actor and cancer victim Patrick Swayze, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo Wednesday celebrated the passage of a law that requires the federal government to fight harder against the most deadly cancers.
Gov. Brown’s Health ‘Great’ After Prostate Cancer Treatment
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday that he has concluded radiation treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, his second health scare since taking office two years ago.
San Francisco Cable Car Painter Dies Of Cancer
For 30 years, Efren Bernal painted San Francisco’s world-famous cable cars. The longtime artist died from cancer this week.
Gov. Brown Being Treated For Prostate Cancer, Plans To Stay On Job
Gov. Jerry Brown is being treated for early stage prostate cancer but will stay on the job throughout his nearly four-week treatment, his office said Wednesday.
ConsumerWatch: Oakland Group Finds Banned Flame Retardant In Baby Products
A cancer-causing chemical banned more than three decades ago is turning up in baby products found nationwide.
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