Dental care essential to maintaining health Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 At every age, a trip to the dentist is important. Having all your teeth pulled and wearing dentures and plates is no fun and most importantly, readily preventable. Thanks to improved dental care, fluoride in water, and more healthful lifestyles, dental cavities are less common and many more Americans are able to... Read More

Experts say cellphones are possibly carcinogenic Updated: Tue, May 31, 2011 LONDON (AP) -- An international panel of experts says cellphones are possibly carcinogenic to humans after reviewing details from dozens of published studies. The statement was issued in Lyon, France, on Tuesday by the International Agency for Research on Cancer after a weeklong meeting of experts. They reviewed... Read More

Paul of Beatles tribute band "1964" is dead Published: Thu, Dec 16, 2010 Gary Grimes, who portrayed Paul McCartney in the popular Beatles tribute band 1964, died Monday in Ohio. Grimes, who was 60, died as a result of a brain tumor. Grimes, a native of Akron, Ohio, co-founded 1964 with high school friend Mark Benson, who portrayed John Lennon. 1964 has performed annually in Tulsa... Read More

It's Only a Brain Tumor Published: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 From Dictionary.com, defining stigma: "a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation." Stigma obscures the truth about alcoholism and drug dependence. It fosters the public's misunderstanding that addiction is somebody else's problem only affecting "bad" or immoral people who live... Read More

Tips to recognize brain tumor symptoms and avoid risk Updated: Wed, May 13, 2009 TULSA — Each year, more than 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor — cancer that spreads from other parts of the body to the brain. In recognition of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Dr. Diane Heaton, Oklahoma CyberKnife medical director, offers tips for... Read More

Executive director of the national Society of Professional Journalists battles brain cancer Published: Fri, Oct 10, 2008 Terry Harper didn’t have any clue he had a malignant brain tumor until he had a seizure while playing a video game. He had no symptoms leading up to the June 2007 seizure – at least none he detected, said Harper, executive director of the national Society of Professional Journalists. Read More

Kennedy home after brief hospital visit Updated: Sat, Sep 27, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy, who has brain cancer, has returned home after being taken to a hospital by ambulance because he had suffered a seizure, his staff says. A statement issued by his office attributed the "minor seizure" Friday to a change in medications. He was back home a few hours... Read More

Caroline Kennedy: Ted was determined to get to DNC Updated: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 DENVER (AP) -- Caroline Kennedy says her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, went through a lot to get to the Democratic Convention but is "doing unbelievably" well and remains determined to return to the Senate. The Massachusetts senator on Monday night delivered a ringing summons to fellow Democrats to... Read More

Pin of hope: The story behind the gold ribbon Updated: Sat, Aug 23, 2008 Bob Stoops' visor carries two familiar markings – the interlocking OU and the Nike swoosh. And one not so familiar. Off to one side, Stoops attaches a gold ribbon pin, denoting neuroblastoma awareness. Neuroblastoma is one of the most common solid tumors found in children under 10. The pin is a promise to Cody... Read More

Sen. Kennedy preparing to 'do battle,' son says Updated: Mon, Jun 9, 2008 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy enjoyed the Father's Day weekend surrounded by family at his home and preparing to "do battle," undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments for his brain cancer, said his son, Rep. Patrick Kennedy. The Rhode Island congressman told The Associated Press... Read More

Boston contemplates life after Ted Kennedy Updated: Wed, May 21, 2008 BOSTON (AP) -- After the Boston Red Sox's 86-year span without a World Series championship, perhaps the most familiar streak in Massachusetts is the half-century that a Kennedy has represented the state in the U.S. Senate. Now, the news that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a cancerous brain tumor is forcing... Read More

Law officers dive in to help stricken sheriff Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 Jeff Glase ADA - Law officers are getting wet in an effort to raise funds for a former Pontotoc County sheriff stricken with an cancer. City residents have the chance to dunk local officers in a tank every Friday as a way to raise money for the former sheriff and Konawa Police Chief Jeff Glase as he battles... Read More

Car dealer to host fund-raiser for children's cancer research Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 EDMOND - When their son was 8 months old, Heidi and Charles Gilbert took him to the pediatrician to check out a lump in his cheek. Doctors soon discovered that the tumor and a grapefruit-sized mass in Tanner's abdomen were cancerous, and immediately started chemotherapy. After more than a year of chemotherapy,... Read More

Store sponsors fund-raiser for 7-year-old cancer patient Updated: Sat, Apr 22, 2006 NORMAN - A fund-raiser to benefit a young Norman cancer patient is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the south parking lot of Sam's Club, 3400 W Main. The fund-raiser is to benefit Kraleigh Burnett, 7, who is fighting neuroblastoma, said Stephanie Odle, co-owner of Dishing It Up, a Norman meal preparation... Read More

Jason White: Brain Tumor Foundation Updated: Fri, Mar 10, 2006 Earlier Friday morning we told you about the World of Magic Show to benefit the Christmas Connection. Well, another performance of the magic show later next month will alos benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation a charity that's close to the heart of former OU Quarterback Jason White. Read More

Charity garage sale Updated: Wed, Sep 28, 2005 Just when you think you've been given too much to handle, your will is sometimes tested even further. Last year we introduced you to the Davison family. They'd just lost their three-year-old Devon to a brain tumor. On top of the loss, mom Jana battled for her own life against breast cancer. Since Devon's death... Read More