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After losing his voice to cancer, tenor Toby Spence learns how to sing again

Toby Spence, a 43-year-old lyric tenor from England, had built a life around his voice. When he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year and had to undergo surgery near his vocal chords, he feared he would never sing again.

Tags: Kennedy Center, singer, London, Heather Brady

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Va. woman pleads no contest in fake-cancer scheme

A Hanover County woman accused of faking cancer to raise money has pleaded no contest to fraud charges.

Tags: Richmond Times-Dispatch

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What are the best gifts for cancer patients?

It can be tough to find the perfect present, and even more so when the recipient is dealing with a serious illness. Here are some gift ideas for cancer patients.

Tags: holiday gift ideas, christmas, holiday season, Paula Wolfson

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Cancer survivor receives 'pink slip' from doctor

At the 9th Annual Living in Pink Luncheon and Boutique, Michelle Conley announced that she recently received a pink slip - from her doctor.

Tags: bob madigan,

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Proposed bill would ban smoking on all MoCo government property

Several council members in Montgomery County are proposing a ban on all property owned or leased by the county.

Tags: Kate Ryan, smoking, Nancy Floreen

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Thousands walk in D.C. to support cancer cure

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day kicked off in D.C. Thousands are walking and talking about cancer.

Tags: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Neal Augenstein,

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First of three 'Light the Night' walks brightens Rockville

Two thousand people lit up Rockville Town Square Saturday night to raise money for those fighting cancer.

Tags: light the night, bob madigan

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D.C. mom fights cancer with a cookbook

Danielle Cook Navidi wanted to help her son as he battled cancer. Now, she's helping others with their nutritional needs.

Tags: danielle cook navidi, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, chemotherapy, Paula Wolfson, Hodgkins lymphoma

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Are dental X-Rays harmful to your health?

Vienna dentist Alex Naini says patients have a right to be concerned about any type of radiation exposure, but she says it is important to consider all the facts when looking at the latest study from the Yale School of Public Health.

Tags: X-rays, American Dental Association, Alex Naini

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Students to eat chicken wings for cancer research

Tags: University of Maryland Baltimore, Greenebaum Cancer Center

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