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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A top priority for Munson Healthcare has been to build a new cancer center to bring all specialized care to one place, and the plans are finally in motion.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Community members put their walking shoes on this weekend for the Traverse City installment of Relay for Life 2013.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Hundreds of cancer survivors are spending 24 straight hours this weekend walking.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  As part of this month's Buddy Check report, a group of lovely ladies in Leelanau County are doing their part to assist families battling cancer.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  More than 200 cancer survivors and their families met on the lawn of Building 50 near Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, for the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors' Day celebration picnic on Sunday.

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

Monday, May 20, 2013  About 75 people who have experienced cancer and their family members are planning to visit Michigan's Capitol on Tuesday to meet with lawmakers. The effort is part of the American Cancer Action Network's annual Lobby Day.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A high school senior project turned into much more than that in Glen Lake tonight. A community came together in a friendly competition of "Futbol vs Football" to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The controversy over Angelina Jolie's announcement this week about having her double mastectomy after learning that she could be at an 87-percent higher risk for developing breast cancer, has sparked questions on how she made her drastic decision to undergo surgery.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Actress Angelina Jolie says she underwent a double mastectomy earlier this year after learning she carries a gene that gives her an 87 percent chance of getting breast cancer.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A new minimally invasive procedure at Munson Medical Center is allowing surgeons to use video cameras and scopes to remove lung cancer and send patients home sooner.

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  Ebert was not just a critic to filmmakers, but a part of Hollywood itself

Saturday, March 16, 2013  It was a head shaving show in downtown Traverse City Saturday where dozens of people buzzed their heads to support a great cause.