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Jimmy Carter, former US president, reveals he has cancer
BBC NEWS
Former US President Jimmy Carter says recent liver surgery revealed that he has cancer and it has spread to other parts of his body.
Soul singer Percy Sledge dies aged 74
BBC NEWS
US soul singer Percy Sledge, famed for his song When a Man Loves a Woman, has died aged 74.
HIMA/BVICA strengthening ties for cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Being the long accredited cancer society in the Caribbean HIMA is re-sounding their commitment to help in whatever ways possible to assist persons in the fight against cancer. Their most recent beat has come through the local officer in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Damion C. Grange.
BVICS’ 2nd Run/Walk for a Cure draws mammoth support again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There was a mammoth turnout for the BVI Cancer Society’s (BVICS) second annual Run/Walk for a Cure held on Saturday October 18, 2014.
UPDATE: Shaheem H. A. Richards to be laid to rest on Saturday
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The parents of young Shaheem H. A. Richards have set the date to pay their final respects to their son for Saturday June 21, 2014.
Chlorine, fluoride in water cause cancer – Dr Howard A. Berg
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A medical practitioner believes that the chlorine and fluoride used to purify water can cause cancer and other illnesses and cautions against continuing to be exposed to these harmful chemicals.
BVICS & ACSVI in partnership to champion the causes of Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) has made yet another significant stride as they aggressively pursue their mandate to do ever thing possible to champion the cause of Cancer for persons of the territory, their latest move was to establish a partnership with the American Cancer Society of the United States Virgin Islands (ACSVI).
Vitamin C keeps cancer at bay, US research suggests
BBC
High-dose vitamin C can boost the cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy in the lab and mice, research suggests.
UPDATE: West Side Konnekshun makes second donation to cancer survivor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shaheem Richards, 15, wore a look of confidence as non-profit group West Side Konnekshun (WSK) presented another cheque to the cancer survivor on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
LIME 4 LIME Launched as LIME joins fight against Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Telecommunications company LIME has launched ‘LIME 4 LIFE’ and has joined the fight against cancer as a major sponsor of the BVI Cancer Society’s initiatives to highlight the threat of the disease.