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No need to fear cancer surgery, despite the pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, public health officials made the careful decision to cancel elective surgeries across the region, including some cancer procedures. But now it’s critical that cancer patients feel confident to resume the care they need. more
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Jeanette Landi, left, Jennifer Scarduzio, Miguel Melendez, Abby Melendez and Carey-Ann Zinn took part in the “First Lap” event on the Baldwin High School track in January to support cancer research.
Cancer awareness group to host virtual meeting Sunday
ThyCa Long Island, a local support group for thyroid cancer survivors, will hold a free virtual meeting on the Zoom platform on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. For further details, contact Abby … more
Baldwin High School Principal Dr. Neil Testa and his wife, Dina Testa, attended a retirement car parade celebration for longtime BHS employee Mary Malloy on May 13.
Friends host retirement car parade for Baldwin High School employee
Friends and colleagues hosted a retirement car parade May 13 for Mary Malloy, a longtime Baldwin School District employee who was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer in September. Colleagues … more
Check for colon cancer, and stay in the pink
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Another month, another issue I have to think about. Yes, it is, and we’re hoping you pay close attention. more
Kathy Birch, with microphone, and her husband, Jim, far right, shared the story of the loss of Kathy’s 12-year-old son, Joseph Hoehn, with gala organizer Mitch Kraeling, far left, John Ray and Melissa Firmes, co-founder and executive director of Kids Need More.
Party raises funds for children’s cancer charity
“My son’s not here tonight, but he’s with me all the time,” an emotional Mitch Kraeling Sr. told the 300 people in attendance at the Coral House in Baldwin last Friday. They … more
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Mitchell Kraeling Sr. and his daughter, Kimberley, organize an annual fundraising gala in memory of Mitchell Jr., who died of a rare pediatric bone cancer.
Gala to benefit families coping with cancer
The Coral House, located at 70 Milburn Avenue in Baldwin, is set to host the 4th annual Kids Need More Gala dedicated to the memory of Mitchell Kraeling Jr., 22, — who died of cancer in 2013 … more
My colonoscopy: not the ordeal I dreaded
The doctor wished me a good sleep. Then I blacked out. I awoke a half-hour later, but it felt as if only seconds had passed. I couldn’t open my eyes. It was if they were . . . more
Local residents took part in the “First Lap” in association with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on Jan. 4.
Walking a lap in Baldwin for a cause
A group of people turned out for the “First Lap” around the Baldwin High School track on the foggy morning of Jan. 4 to support cancer research. The event is associated with Relay for … more
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Join the fight against breast cancer this month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while remembering that early detection is key to preventing more deaths. more
Performances by Hofstra a capella groups brought participants together at the 12th annual Hofstra University Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Hofstra hosts 12th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life
The smell of barbecue and the sound of country music filled the air. Crowds of people carrying blankets and snacks waited in line, anticipating one of Hofstra University's biggest events of the … more
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