Cancer

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Photos: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Vickie Murray, left, Kim Kuehl, center, and Dolly Child putt toward the flagstaff that has a pink flag Tuesday at…

October 7, 2025

Local News

Bayfield Primary School honors life of student after long battle with cancer

Positive attitude, shining personality of Ozzie Goldman inspires town, school faculty, students, to ‘Live Like Ozzie’

September 1, 2025

Associated Press

Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders smiles before speaking about his journey in beating bladder cancer during a press conference Monday,…

July 28, 2025

Sports

‘She saved our season.’ How a Durango teacher revitalized the Demons boys lacrosse program

Valeria Skarbek led Durango to playoffs for first time since 2017

May 11, 2025

Community

Nordfest Returns to Mancos Brewing for third annual cancer support fundraiser

Proceeds go to organizations fighting cancer

May 8, 2025

Regional News

Study suggests proximity to oil and gas wells increases risk of childhood leukemia

Colorado’s energy industry strongly disputes findings

March 25, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Long-distance runner chronicles 460-mile trek, grief in new book

Halnon will be in Durango to talk about ‘To the Gorge’

June 13, 2024

Local News

Durango police wearing pink patches, badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Collectible patches are being sold to the public

October 9, 2023

Regional News

A Colorado adventurer faces his biggest challenge yet: late-stage cancer

Larsen was told he had maybe three years to live, but his latest scans haven’t detected any cancer

June 4, 2022

Local News

Bayfield joining in breast cancer awareness

badges being sold for $15 to benefit Susan G. Komen organization

October 6, 2021

New Mexico

Texas 4000 rides through New Mexico spreading messages of hope, knowledge and charity

is riding to Canadian border to raise awareness for cancer

June 21, 2021

Local News

4-year-old Durango girl battles rare cancer

Kaziyah Lewis diagnosed with neuroblastoma on Christmas Day

February 26, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico launches breast and cervical cancer screening hotline

Juan Regional Medical Center will be one of the clinics involved

February 16, 2021

Local News

Ignacio-area 3-year-old faces second battle with cancer

Extremely rare genetic mutation could be a cause of medical difficulties

January 2, 2021

Local News

Surprised by her own cancer diagnosis, Durangoan urges women to schedule screenings

Goodman put off mammograms, then she learned the bad news

November 9, 2020

Local News

Hermosa woman battles cancer amid threat of COVID-19

‘She’s on the edge of the cliff all the time’

September 14, 2020

Local News

State champion Durango freestyle skier battling childhood leukemia

days before her diagnosis, Amara Kirk stood on podium at Telluride competition

April 21, 2020

Local News

Medical spa offers safe skin care products for cancer patients

Oncology-trained aesthetician provides insight on harmful ingredients

December 31, 2019

Health

Durango pancreatic cancer patient beating the odds

Low-dose chemotherapy and IV vitamin C prove effective

October 14, 2019

Local News

Dolores teen gets help on wings of an AeroAngel

Nonprofit transports teenager to San Diego for cancer treatment

July 23, 2019

Local News

Rasta Stevie, longtime KDUR DJ, talks reggae, upbringing, cancer treatment

did a kid from West Texas become known as Rasta Stevie?

April 22, 2019

Local News

Bayfield girl loses fight against brain cancer

Scott, 9, enjoyed sports, zooming around neighborhood

January 22, 2019

Regional News

A boy fights kidney cancer with the help of his family

Joseph and Amanda Salmoiraghi know they’re doing what must be done. This has been their life for the past 1½…

January 13, 2019

Local News

Style ‘N’ Stones to sell handmade jewelry for a good cause

14th annual show will be held Friday; proceeds to benefit local cancer patients

October 8, 2018