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10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America 10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America
10 Massachusetts Hospitals Ranked Among Top Cancer Hospitals In America A new list from Newsweek revealed the best hospitals for cancer treatment in America, and it included multiple Massachusetts health organizations.  Getting high-quality medical care is important at any stage of life, but it may be the most critical for people diagnosed with cancer. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published a list of the best cancer hospitals in the country, which included multiple Massachusetts hospitals.  "While nothing can stop the worry after receiving the diagnosis of a serious illness, having access to some of the best cancer treatment facilities in t…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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'Humble' Mass Deputy, Father Finding Support Following Cancer Diagnosis 'Humble' Mass Deputy, Father Finding Support Following Cancer Diagnosis
'Humble' Mass Deputy, Father Finding Support Following Cancer Diagnosis Ben Campbell is the type of friend everyone hopes to have, according to his loved ones. At a moment's notice, at any time of day or night, he will be there for you, they said. But now, he's the one in need, and his friends are lining up to repay the favors.  Campbell, a 39-year-old Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy and firearms instructor, was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver. His sister, Mikayla Campbell, set up a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of his treatments at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and to provide…

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by Josh Lanier
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Tewksbury Rallies For 12-Year-Old Who Prepped For Softball Season, Got Cancer Diagnosis Instead Tewksbury Rallies For 12-Year-Old Who Prepped For Softball Season, Got Cancer Diagnosis Instead
Tewksbury Rallies For 12-Year-Old Who Prepped For Softball Season, Got Cancer Diagnosis Instead "Jocelyn has the support of the Tewksbury community behind her," said one of the donors to a GoFundMe for a 12-year-old girl diagnosed with leukemia. Jocelyn Coppola was preparing for her sixth softball season on Saturday, March 26, the GoFundMe campaign description reads, but only four days later was told by her doctor that she was facing a leukemia diagnosis.  "In a matter of only 4 days, a family's life has been turned completely upside-down," the fundraiser description reads. Coppola is expected to require two years of treatment for the disease, but she is not doing it a…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Aloha! Newton Child Surprised With Hawaii Trip Celebration From Make-A-Wish Aloha! Newton Child Surprised With Hawaii Trip Celebration From Make-A-Wish
Aloha! Newton Child Surprised With Hawaii Trip Celebration From Make-a-wish An aspiring marine biologist now gets to experience her beloved sea creatures on a Hawaiian tropical getaway thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  Ten-year-old Anatole Pham Nguyen was surprised with a celebration to mark her upcoming trip to Hawaii granted by Make-A-Wish on Monday, Dec.12, the foundation said. The getaway and celebration recognized Anatole's recently-completed treatment for a brain tumor.  "I really don't think Anatole realized how amazing and brave she was to undergo such a long medical treatment process," said Anatole's mother, Cecile P…

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by Morgan Gonzales