Edelmira and Juan Ramos were teenagers when they met in the early 1970s. Juan was visiting his grandmother in Mexicali, Mexico, when he noticed Edelmira living across the street. He spoke only English, she only Spanish, and yet they both felt a spark. “My eyesight just…I liked what I saw,” …
Read More »Street Photography In The Shadow Of Cancer: One Man’s Way Of Coping
James Gathright is a designer, writer and photographer living in Fresno, California. In 2016 he was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Since then, taking pictures has been an integral part of his therapy. It helps him cope with the disease and gets him out of the house. And as a …
Read More »HPV vaccines save lives but could save more, UCD Cancer Center says. It’s spreading the word
Human papillomaviruses account for nearly 40,000 new cases of cancer every year. Most HPV-related cancers are preventable with a vaccine, and yet the United States has relatively low vaccination rates, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cancer learns to resist treatment, UC Merced team finds. It’s not all bad news
A UC Merced professor and his team have discovered that cancers like melanoma adapt to treatment, making them even harder to fight. But, he says, there is hope. Professor Fabian … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Cancer Survivor Deported—Even After Support From U.S. Senator
Despite California’s status as a sanctuary state, it appears to be the focus of increased immigration activity—especially after a sweep in Northern California earlier this week that drove Oakland’s Mayor to issue a warning to her residents and ultimately resulted in more than 150 arrests. Closer to home, a San …
Read More »Longtime Merced High teacher/coach dies after long battle with cancer
Longtime Merced High history teacher and aquatics coach Jon Dibblee died on Wednesday morning after a long battle with cancer. There was a somber mood on campus after news spread … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighter battling terminal cancer gets a hero’s welcome home
The sidewalk along Santa Cruz Avenue in Merced was lined up with dozens of people on Tuesday afternoon welcoming home a firefighter and “true hero” who was recently diagnosed with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teen battling cancer places second in state finals, vows “I’ll be back”
A state title was not in the cards Saturday for Brody Ferguson, a 16-year-old swimmer with one leg who just days ago learned he has another fight with cancer on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teams ready for cancer fight’s daylong Relay for Life in Merced
Community members will walk or run along the El Capitan High School track all day on Saturday in memory of those who battled cancer and those continuing the fight. This … Click to Continue »
Read More »5K run/walk in Merced on Saturday to raise money for local cancer patients
A local foundation and cancer center will have a 5k run/walk fundraiser, Dash Out for Cancer, this weekend to support Merced cancer patients. The Merced Cancer Society Foundation and El … Click to Continue »
Read More »Breast cancer screenings, education coming to Merced County
A merger of two regional Susan G. Komen affiliates will allow Merced County to begin benefiting from the programs and services provided by the nonprofit breast cancer organization, the group … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced professor finds genetic triggers related to cancer
After studying human cancer cells, a UC Merced professor was able to identify certain triggers in genes that cause and control cancer. Fabian Filipp, professor of systems biology and cancer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman honored by Merced group last week loses cancer battle
Last week, more than 100 people packed into Bella Luna Bistro & Bar to honor Jennifer Baxter and raise money for her medical care through the local group Helping One … Click to Continue »
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