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Boston Hospitals Ranked Among Top 100 Cancer Hospitals In America Boston Hospitals Ranked Among Top 100 Cancer Hospitals In America
Boston Hospitals Ranked Among Top 100 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…
'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit 'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit
'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit A 51-year-old father who "suffered quietly with Leukemia" was found by police, unresponsive and without a pulse, after a car crash that would claim his life, officials say.  Keith James, who was referred to as "the Bear" by his daughters, was traveling on Route 109 when, due to "yet unknown reasons," his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pole, the Dover Police Department told Daily Voice.  Responding police officers administered CPR and he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, on Thursday, May 18.  For his family, Keith's unexpected pas…
'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…