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At higher risk for breast cancer, she’s vigilant about self-exams and doctor...
The flowers on Dakoata Wilcox’s forearm are a memorial to her mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30 and died of a stroke at age 40. (Photo by Susan Kahn) BY SUSAN KEETER Dakoata Wilcox...
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‘Living a miracle’: Recovering from rare disorder that causes nerve damage,...
Barbara King, left, works with occupational therapist Kelly Ryan. (Photo by Susan Kahn) BY SUSAN KEETER March 16 was a typical day for Barbara King, 79. She cooked meals and did housekeeping for the...
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A chance to look at occupational and physical therapy careers
Physical therapist Nicole Conese, left, and Karen Renfroe demonstrate walking with a back support in the rehabilitation center at Upstate University Hospital’s Community campus. (photo by Susan Kahn)...
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Giving hope to youth affected by cancer
Charlie Poole at the H.O.P.E. event in May at the Baldwinsville YMCA with, from left, his mother, Lynda Poole, and Upstate Cancer Center nurse Kristen Thomas and social worker Stephanie Barry. In a...
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What cancer taught one mom: Keep things as normal as possible
Levi Haddad, 4, with his mother, Laurin Haddad. Adopted when he was 1 day old, Levi was diagnosed with leukemia on his fourth birthday. (photo by Robert Mescavage) BY SUSAN KEETER Levi Haddad was about...
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‘Look Now’: Breast cancer survivors share their stories for artistic project
Tula Goenka, center, with her daughter, Ranya Shannon, who was 9 when Goenka was diagnosed with breast cancer, standing next to Cindy Bell’s portrait of Goenka at the “Look Now” exhibition. (This and...
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Is this Sarah Loguen, MD?
Is this Sarah Loguen, MD, class of 1876? This 3 3/8-inch tintype (an early type of photograph) was published in John Ravage’s book, “Black Champions” (University of Utah Press, 2002) and is in the...
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Golisano 10th anniversary quiz: Can you name these noted visitors to the...
Many special guests have boosted spirits by visiting patients at the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital over the years. Here are clues about 10 of them as the hospital marks its 10th anniversary....
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She’s beating the odds, thanks to her ‘tenderhearted’ oncologist
Stephen Graziano, MD, with his patient Kathi Tamer at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Upstate Cancer Center at Oneida. Tamer, who lives in Utica, sees Graziano at the Oneida office every six...
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Earrings, anyone? Breast cancer patient finds generosity brightens the journey
Jacqueline Rose with a basket of earrings (photo by Debbie Rexine) BY SUSAN KEETER It was her bald head and the dingy, stick-straight hair that grew back after chemotherapy that got Jacqueline Rose...
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