The fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- and is also the 15th anniversary of me being diagnosed with stage three colon cancer, is reason enough for me to try to talk you into getting your health screenings. Take 90-seconds to watch this. (It could save your life!)
About a month ago I went to the doctor to get a few moles removed for cosmetic reasons. My wedding is coming up in November and I thought it was finally the right time to get a few removed from my arms, neck and face.
Join me on this month-long adventure that asks men in Central Minnesota to stop shaving and let their beards grow the entire month -- creating conversation and awareness among men about cancer. It's simple to get involved and make a local difference.
Thirteen years ago today my doctor told me I had stage-three colorectal cancer. That's not a conversation you plan for. When meeting with the surgeon for the first time he asked me about my medical history, and I told him that it had been pretty boring. He said, "Well that's about to change." None of us had any idea how right he was.
Jim Davis has defeated cancer four times already; and as a long-time lover of flying he had set the goal of celebrating life by taking a cancer survivor with him in his plane in each of the lower 48 states. Yesterday I was privileged to go up with Jim to become his 47th passenger.
Jim Davis has defeated cancer four times already; and as a long-time lover of flying, he had set the goal of celebrating life by taking a cancer survivor or patient up with him in his plane in each of the lower 48 states. 47 down, with only Minnesota left to go. Today I am privileged to go up with Jim to complete his journey.
'Good Morning America's' Robin Roberts announced yesterday (Monday) morning that her last day on the show before her medical leave of absence will be Friday.
Any parent can say without hesitation that making choices for their children can be difficult. But for Ryan Kennedy's parents, their choice has by far been the toughest. Ryan, age 9, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer when he was 4. After years of painful treatments, Ryan has decided he doesn't want any more - is this his decision to make?
Alan Jackson was the subject of last night’s ‘Backstory’ on GAC, and the singer’s relationship with wife Denise was a focal point of the episode. Alan and Denise have been married since 1979, so their relationship factors heavily in his career and his music. The duo endured their fair share of ups and downs since that fateful meeting at a Dairy Queen, but through it all, they remain stronger than
Toby Keith should be ready to raise a ‘Red Solo Cup’ in celebration. The singer’s Toby Keith Foundation has designs on opening a facility to house and provide amenities for the families of children receiving treatment for cancer. The foundation is inching closer to its goal of opening the $8.5 million complex, dubbed the OK Kids Korral, as an Oklahoma City board has approved the plans.
This morning on 98 Country we talked to Chris Chapman about a blood drive at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joe today until 2pm. Here’s how you can help a four-year-old boy with cancer and your neighbors in central Minnesota today.