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  • September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

    Childhood Cancer Awareness Month KC Blog

    Did you know that September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? This is a special time reserved in remembrance of the children we have lost, those who have been saved, and the families who have had to face these terrible …

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    Each year during the month of March, patients, survivors, health care providers, and many others whose lives have been touched by colorectal cancer come together to help spread awareness about this deadly disease.

    Colorectal cancer actually refers to any cancer …

    Top 5 Cancer Stories of 2012

    2012 Cancer Stories

    As the year of 2012 comes to an end, we wanted to look back at some of the biggest headlines from this memorable year. Some of these stories made us cry, some made us angry, and some showed us the …

    Jose Padilla vs. Leukemia

    We were recently contacted by Jonathan Goudy, a Utah Valley University entrepreneur student. One of his fellow classmates was diagnosed with cancer this semester and for their final project, the entrepreneur class is raising money for him. They made a …

    “CANCER” is a six-letter word

    “CANCER” is a six-letter word

    My husband was sent to the hospital a few months ago with familiar symptoms: abdominal pain radiating to his back. We expected the usual myriad of tests to provide the same result we had experienced before: ulcers. Ulcers are no …

    How to Choose an Oncologist

    Chose an Oncologist

    Finding a reputable, compassionate oncologist who can help you navigate the scary waters of cancer is an important step in your treatment plan. Since you’ll be working closely with your oncologist, you want to be sure you do your homework …