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Frank E. Primm February 22, 1924 - May 7, 2013
Frank passed away May 7th in Burbank, CA. There will be a private burial. Frank is survived by his wife Jerilyn, sons Robert Enthofen and James Robinson, and his loving family and friends. We want Frank’s memory to make a difference to others...
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Family Promise to fill empty bowls, new leaders for P.E.O. Sisterhood
Family Promise is having its third annual Empty Bowl fundraiser on June 2 with proceeds going to provide safe shelter, meals and support for homeless families. Guests are welcome from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Glendale,...
Tags: Family, Breads, Diabetes, Asthma, Soups
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Patient is out of network, out of luck
A worrisome abdominal pain drove Jalal Afshar to seek treatment last year at healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente. The Pasadena resident and Kaiser member had lived for years with a rare condition known as Castleman's disease, which affects the lymph...
Tags: Corporate Crime, Oncology, Breach of Contract, Abdominal Pain, Insurance
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'Big C' consultant Dr. Vijay Trisal
Cathy Jamison lived four TV seasons with cancer, a stage 4 melanoma diagnosed at the start of "The Big C" on Showtime; "The Big C: hereafter," a four-part series, airs Mondays. With Laura Linney in the lead role, Cathy's reactions, and those of her...
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Quest for more Armenian bone marrow donors continues
Peter Stephan’s search for a match to his rare and unique Armenian bone marrow began only recently, but his struggle with mantle cell lymphoma began years ago with sudden weight loss. The 53-year-old Glendale resident lost a rapid amount of...Tags: Cancer, Lymphoma, Chemotherapy, Kim Kardashian, Google Inc.
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Walk aims to recruit potential Armenian bone marrow donors
Peter Stephan's search for a match to his rare and unique Armenian bone marrow began only recently, but his struggle with mantle cell lymphoma began years ago with sudden weight loss. The 53-year-old Glendale resident lost a rapid amount of weight in...
Tags: Cancer, Lymphoma, Chemotherapy, Kim Kardashian, Human Interest
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Circumcision study supports HIV theory
Circumcision is known to reduce a man's risk of HIV infection by at least half, but scientists don't know why. A new study offers support for the theory that removing the foreskin deprives troublesome bacteria of a place to live, leaving the immune system...
Tags: George Washington University, AIDS, Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Specialization, Health and Safety at School
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Study upholds breast cancer mortality for hormone replacement
In the nearly 11 years since researchers first rang alarm bells that women on hormone replacement therapy faced an increased risk of breast cancer, some have suggested that taking estrogen and progestin to treat symptoms of menopause might not be so...Tags: Oncology, Breast Cancer, Trials, Science and Technology, Menopause
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City of Hope picks a longtime executive to be its next CEO
City of Hope, a leading cancer hospital and medical research center, has tapped one of its veteran leaders to take over as chief executive in January. Dr. Michael Friedman, 69, said he plans to retire as CEO at year's end after 10 years at the helm....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Corporate Officers, Healthcare Provider
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Rotary president was gruff but giving
A longtime Newport Beach resident known for his decades of service with the Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa has died. Friends and colleagues of Roger Whitney Gilbert, who died Feb. 12, called him "the rock" of the club who always gave sage advice. He was...
Tags: U.S. Army, Accounting and Auditing, Human Interest
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Gov. Jerry Brown: Some information about early prostate cancer
Gov. Jerry Brown is undergoing treatment for localized prostate cancer, according to a statement released by the governor’s office. In it, Brown’s UC San Francisco oncologist was quoted as saying that "fortunately, this is early stage...Tags: Regional Authority, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Prostate Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Roger Whitney Gilbert
ROGER WHITNEY GILBERT Our husband, father, grandfather was with us until February 12, 2013. Roger was born on March 3, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to Al Whitney Gilbert and Evelyn Kleinsorg Gilbert. Roger grew up in Los Angeles with his younger brother...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Trips and Vacations, Family, PTA, University of California, Los Angeles
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