News For: BCBS For Self Employed IndividualsCar show, pig roast planned for cancer victim's memorial EAST DUNDEE ��� Ken Gustafson of Algonquin died of lung cancer just over a month before a planned fundraiser for him and his wife. But his family and friends decided to go ahead with the Sept. 20 event in spite of his death and turn it into an annual memorial fundraiser. Resources for hurricane victims Residents of southeast Texas may be in need of emergency shelter, food, water and medical care. They may also need assistance repairing damaged homes and other property. The following resources are available to help hurricane victims. Family history of brain cancer indicates higher risk of brain tumors People with a family history of brain cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing the same type of tumors than individuals with no such family history, according to a study released Monday. Stabbing may be self-defense When they learned their mother had been involved in a fight with her boyfriend on Saturday night, two brothers went to south Wichita to confront him about it. One of them did not survive the ensuing fight. Antonio Ridge, 21, died shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, less than 30 minutes after being stabbed in the abdomen by his mother's ... What do you know about breast cancer? THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR TO UPDATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND THINK PINK Breast self exams aren't worthwhile -- or are they? Does eating certain foods prevent breast cancer? The rate of breast cancer is going up -- or is it? Sometimes, what we know seems to change every day. To a certain extent, that's true, as new studies provide more information about the disease. October is Breast Cancer ... Japan helps rebuild houses for 100 families in Antique MANILA, Philippines -- Uniformed personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard PCG, which is under the Department of Transportation and Communication, may now avail of medical services from facilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP under an agreement between the two institutions. Family history of brain cancer indicates higher risk of brain tumors WASHINGTON AFP - People with a family history of brain cancer have a significantly higher risk of developing the same type of tumors than individuals with no such family history, according to a study released Monday. Council insurance will cost millions Providing Metro Council members and their families with taxpayer-subsidized health insurance for life will cost the city close to $10 million over time, and that figure is expected to increase as more members take advantage of the benefit amid rising health-care costs. Foes of Providence hospital growth file suit Opponents want to overturn city approval of a rezone for future expansion at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Cut-a-thon raises money for Yuma baby At least 101 individuals had haircuts Sunday at M'Lady and M'Lord Salon as a fundraiser to help defray medical costs for Addison Tams. Nearly 6 months old, the baby has congenital heart disease. In addition, 23 people had massages. |

