Clinton L. Birney

Clinton L. Birney, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley.

John C Reimer

John C Reimer, 91, formerly of Plains, Kan. died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at The Legacy in Park View in Ulysses.

Today in the news: Farmer eaten by his hogs

Quote of note “For all we know, it was a horrific accident, but it’s so doggone weird that we have to look at all possibilities.” - Coos County (Ore.) District Attorney Paul Frasier, talking about an…

After diagnosis: What to expect

Breast cancer treatment often involves more than one approach. The treatment plan your doctor suggests will be based on several factors, such as:• The stage of the cancer. • The size of the tumor com…

Know your risks

“What’s my risk of breast cancer?” is a question many women ask their doctors. Doctors have tools to help estimate a woman’s personal risk, but women who get breast cancer sometimes have no known ris…

Prevent, detect, treat

American ProfileThe headline: You can lower your risk for breast cancer, even if you have a family history. The details: A study found that 20 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days a week, …

Breakthroughs

Spry MagazineIn 1980, at 34 years old, Janelle Hail was facing breast cancer — a disease most women only whispered about. So when she beat it, she wanted to help change the status quo. In 1991, she f…

Blogging for a cure

In their own words, breast cancer survivors offer insight on challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and what advice they offer for those who are newly diagnosed.