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Topic: Leukemia
American Red Cross says Help Kids with Cancer by Giving Blood
August 26, 2019 | 
Nashville, TN – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.
The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year.
Blood donor Sydney Conway at an American Red Cross blood drive. (Sharon Penn, American Red Cross)
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Give Blood with American Red Cross this Spring, Be a Lifesaver
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Nashville, TN – Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring.
By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like 5-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last spring.
Kavitha Gadiraju gives a whole blood donation. (Amanda Romney, American Red Cross)
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Red Cross announces Emergency Blood Shortage, issues urgent call for Blood Donors
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Blood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week
Nashville, TN -An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to give now and help save lives.
The Red Cross escalated its call for blood and platelet donors after a difficult Independence Day week for donations. More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other community groups last week than during a typical week as individuals across the country celebrated the holiday and enjoyed summer activities.
Heidi Reed relaxes in a donor chair following her blood donation. Reed’s mother received blood during a surgery. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross)
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Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations
Give blood or platelets now and help save lives
Nashville, TN – The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives.
Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) giving blood drive in support of the local Red Cross at Fort Campbell, KY. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
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American Red Cross issues an emergency call for blood and platelet donations during severe winter blood shortage
Blood donations needed now to prevent delays in care for patients like freshman Payton Kannarr
Nashville, TN – The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives.
Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed.
The 5th Special Forces Group donates blood in support of the local Red Cross. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
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Age at Cancer Diagnosis may affect the Risk of Death from Heart Disease according to American Heart Association
Dallas, TX – The age at which cancer survivors were diagnosed for cancer may help determine their risk of death from heart disease, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Heart disease has been known to be the leading cause of treatment-related, non-tumor deaths among survivors of childhood cancer, breast cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.
For some types of cancer, the younger the age at cancer diagnosis, the greater the risk of heart disease. (American Heart Association)
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Harper Greene Benefit Supper and Singing to be held Saturday, April 2nd
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, a Benefit Supper and Singing will be held for Harper Greene at Montgomery Central Elementary School from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
Harper Greene was diagnosed in December, 2015 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the age of 2. He is the son of Nick and Chasidy Greene.
Benefit Supper and Singing for Harper Greene to be held this Saturday.
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American Red Cross encourages blood donations before holidays
Nashville, TN – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing.
Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. This often causes a drop in the blood available for patients. Donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help offset this seasonal decline.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers give blood in support of the local Red Cross. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
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Consumer Reports Warns Against the Risks of Radiation Overexposure from Unnecessary CT Scans
Researchers Estimate at Least Two Percent of All Future Cancers in the U.S. Will Stem from CT Scans Alone – That’s Approximately 29,000 Cases and 15,000 Deaths Per Year
Yonkers, NY – X-rays have been used for almost 120 years and computed tomography, or CT scans, were introduced in the 1970’s. These newer scans allow doctors to see with unprecedented precision the inner workings of the human body through the use of multiple X-ray images. Their use has grown from fewer than 3 million per year in 1980 to more than 80 million today.
CT scans emit a powerful dose of radiation, in some cases equivalent to about 200 chest X-rays, or the amount most people would be exposed to from natural sources over seven years. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police Officers Gather to Support of a Local Girl Diagnosed with Leukemia
We Are Jenna Strong
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at 9:30am, Officers from the Clarksville Police Department gathered to take a photo for Jenna King.
Jenna King is a local 9-year-old girl who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. She immediately began her treatments and will be receiving Chemotherapy treatments for the next two years.
Detective Candace Rundle came up with the idea because she knows Jenna King’s family personally.
Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Parr presents Jenna King with the CPD Coin and the CPD Patch.
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