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Topic: Chemotherapy
The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year. Childhood cancer patients may need blood products on a regular basis during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. ![]() American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts partner to raise awareness of childhood cancers, offer free haircut coupon to donors in September. (Sharon Penn/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Red Cross says Help Kids with Cancer by Giving Blood
The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Give hope to cancer patients by giving blood with the American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross
Anna Gwinnup, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in September 2017. Within weeks, it advanced to stage 2, forcing her to undergo a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, which required blood products. ![]() Zachary Sterbens gives a Power Red donation at the Red Cross Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center. He received a blood transfusion as a baby and has been donating for 5 years. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Clarksville’s Valvoline Instant Oil Change goes #MarcusStrongClarksville’s Valvoline Instant Oil
Marcus is a resilient 5 year old that is showing he is #MarcusStrong. He is fighting this cancer and determined to win. Marcus has been in radiation going on 6 weeks at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He is almost done with this phase of treatment and will soon move on to chemotherapy. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
APSU to hold Dave Loos Retirement Celebration June 10thAPSU Sports Information
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Fort Campbell Couple gives birth to Quadruplets, Mother battles Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Kayla will start another round of chemotherapy soon. The treatment is expected to continue for around 16 months. A GoFundMe account has been setup to help the family with medical expenses. Below is their story. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | 3 Comments
Basketball Coach Dave Loos returns to APSU sideline ThursdayAPSU Sports Information
Loos took leave from the team prior to the Tennessee Tech game, January 5th, with assistant head coach Jay Bowen serving as acting head coach the past four games—the Govs went 2-2 in Loos’ absence. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
APSU’s Dave Loos to take leave of absence from Basketball programAPSU Sports Information
July surgery led the removal of a malignant tumor on Loos’ colon and the discovery of a cancerous growth on a lymph node in the area. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
Austin Peay State University coach Dave Loos undergoes successful surgery to remove TumorAustin Peay Sports Information
“Our thoughts and concerns right now are for the health and well-being of Coach Loos,” APSU Athletics Director Ryan Ivey said. “We look forward to welcoming him back when he has made a full recovery.” ![]() APSU Basketball coach Dave Loos to undergo chemotherapy treatments and is expected to make a full recovery. (APSU Sports Information) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
Tennessee State Representative Curtis Johnson introduces Legislation to help Cancer PatientsCurtis Johnson sponsors measure to address cost parity among treatments
Traditional treatments are usually given through an IV or injection and are covered under health care benefits resulting in a small co-pay or no cost at all to patients. Oral treatments are usually part of the health plan’s pharmacy benefit and result in high out-of-pocket costs for patients. This disparity is a result of our laws not keeping up with scientific advancements, which can negatively impact patients taking their medication as prescribed. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
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