Kirsten Mortenson’s life was irrevocably changed three weeks before her first quarter at Cal Poly when her father was diagnosed with stage-four kidney cancer. Mortenson, now an environmental management and protection senior, said she was left to battle not only typical homesickness, but also the shock of having a family member contract a serious illness. […]
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Student fights rare form of cancer
Delaney Lemus completed her first year at Cal Poly as an agriculture business major without knowing she wouldn’t be returning back in the fall. Up to this point, she was very active and athletic. She was a very happy person, always joking around, and before recent events, enjoyed playing volleyball and hanging out at the beach […]
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Poly hosts seminar on healthy eating, cancer prevention
The hour-long seminar included discussion on the myths about foods causing cancer, easy steps to stay healthy, ways to create a well-balanced diet when fighting cancer, and real stories from Cal Poly survivor, Ashley James.
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Local physician bolsters student awareness of health effects of alcohol
A local physician and former alcoholic strives to promote national student awareness of the little-publicized effects of alcohol, including various cancers and osteoporosis.
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BLOG: Family of Champions
Through blogging, the Champion family remembers Cal Poly sophomore who died from cancer in August.
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Poly sophomore who lost battle with cancer this summer remembered as inspiration to others
After a vigorous three-year battle with bone cancer, mechanical engineering sophomore Chris Champion died on Aug. 5 before he could enter his third year at Cal Poly.
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BLOG: Study links heavy consumption of beer and spirits with cancer
Researchers found statistically significant relationships between heavy consumption of beer and spirits and six different cancers.
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BLOG: Appearance trumps health for tanning
What will make a difference in how many people regularly hop into the futuristic capsules with the glowing lights? Duke University Professor Leary found that when people were warned about the effect on their appearance, they were more likely to change their attitude toward tanning.