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Women Getting Tested For Breast Cancer Gene May Face Another Challenge
CBS3.com
Jan 21Many women get tested for the breast cancer gene mutation then must decide whether to share the results with their children. A new study looks at what they’re deciding and how children react. »
TUHS affiliation with Fox Chase to benefit cancer research, medical students’ studies
The Temple News
Jan 17The university signed an agreement in December with Fox Chase Cancer Center. As part of an initiative to expand Temple’s cancer treatment and research program, the university signed an agreement in December 2011 to form an affiliation with Fox Chase Ca... »
Documentary About Local Man’s Battle With 2 Cancers To Be Shown Next Month
CBS Philadelphia
Jan 15A 52-year-old Wilmington native turned his cancer diagnoses and treatment into an award winning film. »
Club for Growth Targets Murphy in TV Ads
PoliticsPA
Jan 03A new year, a new headache for Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Allegheny). The fiscally conservative hard-liners at the Club for Growth announced Tuesday that it will air a pair of 15 second television ads against the Congressman over his support of “card check” an... »
Under New Agreement, Temple University Will Take Over Fox Chase Cancer Center
CBS3.com
Dec 15Temple University Health System will take over Fox Chase Cancer Center, under an agreement announced Thursday. »
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Kevin Boyle announces re-election bid for 172nd District seat
Neast Philly
Jan 18Just a year after taking state office, Rep. Kevin Boyle has announced his re-election bid for the 172nd District seat. “Despite being in office only a year, I promised and delivered on many of my 2010 campaign issues,” the Fox Chase resident said. “The... »
At facilities meeting, talk turns to overcrowding at public schools in the Northeast
Neast Philly
Jan 16Public schools in Northeast Philadelphia use about 94 percent of their available space. That’s more than the 67 percent most School District of Philadelphia facilities use and more than the 80 percent the district confers. The overcrowding issue was a ... »
Free Kindle Book Downloads from Amazon.com for Week of January 16
Two Frugal Mommas
Jan 16Here are the free Kindle e-book downloads for this week on Amazon.com! As a reminder, please double check that the books are still free when you download, as the ‘free’ promotions are often only for a limited time or in a particular geographic area. (s... »
Two Faces of Justin Bieber (Doll)
A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures
Dec 29Visited Walmarts - for inexpensive cat food. Yes, the cat has to eat, and either Walmarts or Target have the best prices for his food. Target is usually more tempting - for non-cat food things - so I sacrificed and went to Walmarts instead. Halo intact... »
Burholme Emergency Medical Services marks 78 years [slideshow]
Neast Philly
Dec 09We often don’t notice the difference when an ambulance passes us on Oxford or Central Avenue, yet there is a difference. Since 1933, the Burholme Emergency Medical Services has served the communities of Northeast Philadelphia. Founded by “Doc” Beaumont... »