RUMFORD — There was great weather for a great event as nine different teams participated Saturday in the River Valley Relay For Life at Hosmer Field. A highlight for the one-day event was the arrival of the Ride For Life Bikers, greeted by applause as they rounded the track. After they parked, the riders stood by […]
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River Valley rallies for Rumford cancer victim
RUMFORD — Residents and businesses are rallying to host a benefit dance next month for a local mechanic and drummer who has esophageal cancer. Resident Lora Cotton said Tim Smith of Rumford, her friend of many years, was diagnosed with the disease in December. Smith is a mechanic and manager of Archie’s Inc., a truck […]
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FORCE to hold meetings for people affected by hereditary breast, ovarian cancer
SOUTH PORTLAND — Adults in southern Maine who are affected by hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers have a new opportunity to meet with others facing similar challenges. The local chapter of FORCE is hosting quarterly meetings in collaboration with the Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St. The first FORCE Community Meeting in southern Maine […]
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Cancer becomes leading cause of death in Maine, 21 other states
NEW YORK — Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined, new health statistics show. Nationwide, heart disease is still the leading cause of death, just ahead of cancer. While death rates for both have been falling for nearly 25 years, heart disease has […]
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WHO concludes bacon, sausage, processed meats cause cancer
A research division of the World Health Organization announced Monday that bacon, sausage and other processed meats cause cancer, and that red meat probably does, too. The report by the influential group stakes out one of the most aggressive stances against meat yet taken by a major health organization, and it is expected to face […]
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Top Dempsey Challenge fundraiser battles cancer, back in full force
Katy Romano got involved in the Dempsey Challenge the very first year when a mutual friend of hers and Patrick Dempsey’s pitched her on bicycling and eating lobster in Maine. The Atlanta woman and her husband decided to make it an annual event, raising more money each time. Two years ago, she set an individual […]
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How cancer affects Americans
October is breast cancer awareness month, which kicks off 31 days of marches, fundraisers and campaigns across the country. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in America, with over 230,000 new cases diagnosed in 2014. However, cancer can develop in any part of the body at any age. According to the CDC, […]
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River Valley residents team up to help 11-year-old boy with rare form of cancer
PERU — A group of residents is organizing fundraisers the next three months for an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Deanna Dolloff said Wednesday that her cousin, Travis Ryerson, was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of cancer that develops in bones. The cancer is centered in Ryerson’s legs. Dolloff […]
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Rumford pinball tourney to help Mexico man battling cancer
RUMFORD — A local musician, actor and pinball machine collector is holding a pinball tournament at his house on Sunday, July 12, to raise money for a Mexico man fighting cancer. Doors open at noon for Eric Schmersal’s “Pinball Tournament for a Father/Son/Brother and Friend” at the RumMex Pinball House at 603 Franklin St. in […]
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Crowdfunding helps pay for child’s cancer care
FALMOUTH — When Henry Morgan was born 13 months ago, he was just like any other healthy baby. His first birthday party in late April was lumberjack themed, Henry’s mother, Meghan, said, because “he had the appetite of a lumberjack.” But soon she suspected something wasn’t right. His stomach became hard and he lost his […]