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Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated wtih video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital kicks off the weekend with cancer screenings for local residents.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  This weekend was "National Cancer Survivor," weekend, and here in Albany those that have battled the disease and lived are celebrating.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Two Lee County fourth graders have made it their mission to end cancer.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced she had a double mastectomy after testing positive for gene that could’ve led to cancer.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Friday, May 10, 2013  A few weeks ago Paint Georgia Pink came to Albany to hold an event that would raise funds for local breast cancer patients.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Updated with video; Paint Georgia Pink has been fundraising for breast cancer through walks and other events in Atlanta for years now. Recently, officials from the group realized they needed to spread out to more areas of the state.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital recognized Oral, "Head and Neckk Cancer Awareness Week," Saturday by providing free cancer screenings.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dozens of people gathered at the Porterfield United Methodist Church for a Relay for Life survivor dinner on Friday.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Friday, April 05, 2013  After watching three different member of her family battle breast cancer, 11-year-old Victoria Natoli decided she wanted to raise some money to fight the disease.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Ebert was not just a critic to filmmakers, but a part of Hollywood itself

Friday, March 29, 2013  Phoebe Cancer Center is offering free cancer screenings on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, in observance of the 16th annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; People from all over the community headed out to the third annual Wing Festival at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Saturday.