For eight years, the Fore Noah and Friends Charity Golf Tournament has stood as a symbol of hope for parents of children battling neuroblastoma, an aggressive pediatric cancer more common in infants than leukemia. Andy and Lara Nelson, whose son, Noah, has been disease-free for seven years, founded the event to fund neuroblastoma research, raising more than $500,000 for the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF).

When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking Golden Retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie.

Jackson Dupps lived up to his nickname of “Action Jackson” last week as he chased his older brother, threw toy balls around his living room, connected about 12 Expo markers together and used them as a walking stick, and shot out a few coy smiles as he contentedly played during Wednesday’s stormy weather.

There is a particular flow to a pre-game shootaround.

Convincing men to use sunscreen isn’t easy, but a local dermatology provider at Ahwatukee Skin and Laser is hoping her new men’s skin care line will help make sunscreen and skin care more manly.

The Arizona Board of Regents has given final project approval for construction of The University of Arizona Cancer Center — Phoenix outpatient clinic at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

A major fundraiser to support cancer research and programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is continuing to build on its holiday tradition.

Did you know that every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer? Do you think breast cancer affects women only? Think again. Men are not exempt from breast cancer. Many breast cancers are fueled by estrogen, a hormone produced in fat tissue. Although there are numerous reasons why women predominantly experience estrogen dominance (use of birth control, menopause and pregnancy), both men and women are increasingly affected by estrogen dominance.

Thousands of local breast cancer survivors, volunteers, businesses and community members will walk together as a unified force to end breast cancer.

Playing her part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ahwatukee Foothills studio salon owner April Harper is donating 10 percent of her revenue to a fundraiser benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident and photographer Everardo Keeme was chosen to do a photo shoot for the Arizona Young Breast Cancer Survivor Support Initiative recently through a cooperative agreement between John C. Lincoln Health Network and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This initiative will change how Arizona supports young women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. This initiative will also increase awareness among the medical community and the general public. Keeme’s photos will be featured on a website that has been created as a result of this funding. The Arizona Breast Cancer Resource guide (azbreastcancer.org) has been developed to help women diagnosed with breast cancer, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals more easily access those resources available to help navigate the journey through breast cancer. This website will help ease the burden of searching for competent assistance and services that are needed most during this frightening and uncertain time. More information can be found on the website, azbreastcancer.org, or by email, azbreastcancer@JCL.com.

The Olympic Trials for Track and Field begin today in Oregon, and Ahwatukee Foothills resident Lindsey Schnell plans to be ready. She will run the 800 meter in an attempt to earn a spot on the USA Olympic Team.

Arizona lawmakers are hoping a newly enacted tweak in the state’s public records law leads to a new influx of companies willing to pay state universities to do research for them.

Arizona lawmakers are hoping a newly enacted tweak in the state’s public records law leads to a new influx of companies willing to pay state universities to do research for them.

Hospice of the Valley has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Fiesta Bowl Charities to enhance the agency’s pediatric program. The grant is Hospice of the Valley’s first from the Fiesta Bowl.

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The Helen S. Boylan Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Hospice of the Valley for its pediatric music therapy program.

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers and a leader in prostate and breast cancer treatment, announces that it has entered into partnership with additional Arizona oncologists and urologists to become the Valley's largest oncology provider: Ironwood Physicians, PC.

Years ago, Mary and David Krausman met in German class in high school. Now, a few decades later, the couple travelled to Germany, not as a romantic homage to their school days, but for David to receive an alternative form of cancer therapy not approved in the United States.

Years ago, Mary and David Krausman met in German class in high school. Now, a few decades later, the couple travelled to Germany, not as a romantic homage to their school days, but for David to receive an alternative form of cancer therapy not approved in the United States.

A tradition at Phoenix Children’s Hospital that often has featured the work of young patients from the East Valley is marking a milestone filled with holiday spirit and artistic flare.

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Breast cancer awareness is in full swing this month and many local businesses and employees are donning their pink and taking notice.

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