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LIVE: Volunteers needed to help cancer patients on “Road to Recovery”

The American Cancer Society is looking for local volunteers for its "Road to Recovery" program

April 2, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help people battling cancer on their road to recovery, literally. The American Cancer Society is looking for local volunteers for its “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers simply pick up people fighting cancer and take them to and from medical appointments and treatments. They’re trying to jump start the program again after COVID. Local…

LIVE: Helping A Woman Who Graduated Medical School While Undergoing Chemotherapy

In 2022, Whitney Temple was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that affected her spine

March 18, 2024

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help a remarkable young woman fighting for her life. In 2022, Whitney Temple was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that affected her spine. It has since spread in her body. She was studying to become a doctor in Grand Forks at the time. Whitney was able to graduate from medical…

The importance of getting your home tested for radon

January 23, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s colorless, it’s odorless, it’s tasteless and it can cause major problems for your health. We are talking about radon, which is radioactive gas. Over time, high levels of radon can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Just ask Dr. Stephanie Dahl who had her own health scare due to radon when she found out…

NDSU doctoral student helps develop cancer detection technology

January 22, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An NDSU doctoral student is making waves in the biomedical engineering field. Mahek Sadiq has helped develop a cancer detection technology working with two-dimensional nanomaterials. The research focuses on cancer therapy guidance and tissue regeneration as well. The work was done in associate professor Danling Wang’s lab, which made her proud to see her students grow…

TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Suite Shots hosts Swing Fore Childhood Cancer

September 28, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – TeamConnor was formed in honor of Connor Cruse, a 4-year-old boy who lost his four-year battle with childhood cancer in 2009. TeamConnor partnered with Northwestern Mutual to host the event in 8 states across the country at Top Golf and Suite Shot locations to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer. Fargo’s event will be fundraising…

Local cancer survivor’s one wish is to meet Shania Twain

September 5, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local cancer survivor who calls him selves a die-hard Shania Twain fan hopes to meet the country artist when she comes to Fargo. Tyler Fisher was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last May. Fisher went into respiratory failure which landed him in a medically induced coma and after waking up, he had a hard time…

The Importance of Protecting Your Skin From The Sun

June 7, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer months, it means more and more people are outside enjoying the sun. However, it is important to remember to take care of your skin. It also can impact your skin medically and from a beauty standpoint. “Wearing your sun screen. Hydration, keeping hydrated. Lot’s of water helps with the skin.” said Quinn Iwen…

Klobuchar, Cramer Bill Would Extend Disability Benefits to Firefighters

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act

March 23, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer are teaming up to support firefighters. They have introduced a bill to extend disability benefits to firefighters who become disabled due to cancer caused by carcinogenic exposure. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would also expand access to federal support for the families of…

Is It Too Early To Get A Colonoscopy?

Recommended age change from 50 to 45.

March 6, 2023

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FARGO (KVRR) – It’s colon cancer awareness month and there have been some changes on who should get checked. Doctors around the country are recommending you get screen if you’re 45 or older. “Colon cancer in the United States claims about 50,000 lives. The majority of cases of colon cancer are preventable if people do age and risk appropriate screening.”…

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

December 5, 2022

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LOS ANGELES (CNN & AP) — Emmy winning actress Kirstie Alley has died. Her family says the 71-year-old died after a short battle with cancer. Alley rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s playing Rebecca Howe, a bar manager in the TV comedy series, “Cheers.” She was on the NBC sitcom from 1987 to 1993. Though Alley…