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Cancer survivor Karen Kruger, of Towson, and Lucas Townsend, of Michigan, met this weekend for the first time, two years after Townsend donated bone marrow for treatment of Kruger's multiple myeloma. The two partcipated at Meadowbrook Aquatic and Fitness Center in the Swim Across America fundraiser for Johns Hopkins' Kimmel Cancer Center, where Kruger was treated for the bone marrow cancer.

Proton radiation therapy offers hope for treating prostate cancer with fewer side effects

When Brian Kahatt discovered a marble-sized lump on his neck a few years ago, he didn't think anything of it. When it didn't go away after a couple of months, he decided to see a doctor.

Zach Kerns is giving back to Casey Cares Foundation after they helped him through his stage four Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Displaying his trademark brand of courage, Zach Lederer bravely attempts to recreate the notorious strongman pose — biceps flexed and fists clenched — that turned a 2012 photo of his steely-eyed resolve to fight cancer into an Internet craze called "Zaching."

After having malignant tumor removed in 2011, junior outside hitter thrives for No. 2 Gators

Stan Ber's Bits & Pieces column for the week of Aug. 15

¿Rock Childhood Cancer¿ a benefit concert for 7-year-old Julia Warren, who has a rare, aggressive form of cancer, will be held at Bel Air Moose Lodge 1952 on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m.

For Clemens Crossing Elementary School rising fifth-grader Emily Erwin

The Supreme Court made the right decision in outlawing patents on human genes, but its verdict came too late for many.

Patricia Artimovich, a Columbia breast cancer survivor, founded the Ride for Life dressage competition with the Potomac Valley Dressage Association to raise money for the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. The fundraiser celebrated its 10th anniversary June 22-23.

Sky, a 14-year-old West Towson resident, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment ¿ having at least a seventh round of the cancer-fighting drug since being diagnosed with primary mediastinal b-cell lymphoma, a form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, on Dec. 3, 2012 ¿ at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Konkrete Jungle Kustom Tattoo is hosting a fundraiser for Shauna Quinn, 5-year-old diagnosed with Wilm's tumor, also called nephroblastoma.

It is well-known that the HPV virus can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing throat cancer in men as well.

Whiskey Island Mick, a former stunt man turned spice maker and bartender who was known for his colorful pepper-inspired kilts and bandannas, died Sunday from cardiac arrest at his Annapolis home. He was 48.

Fundraiser for Towson High freshman battling cancer

Mary J. Corey, whose personal warmth was matched by a drive that led her to become the first woman in The Baltimore Sun's 176-year history to head its newsroom, died Tuesday of breast cancer.

A Forest Lakes Elementary School music teacher, preparing to take an extended leave to undergo aggressive cancer treatment, petitioned the members of the Harford County Board of Education Monday to allow his fellow educators to donate their sick days so he could accumulate enough paid time off for treatment.

Ravens and Redskins aid girl, 11

When the Indianapolis Colts traveled to Baltimore for the Ravens' playoff opener in January 2007, fans greeted the city's former team with a vengeful intensity rarely seen in these parts. Six years later, the Colts are coming back to town for another playoff contest. But it remains to be seen whether old hatreds will bubble up as violently as they did the last time.