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Texas Longhorns coach takes leave to tackle prostate cancer

Posted Aug 7th 2007 9:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Daily news, Sports, Surgery

Texas Longhorns running backs coach Ken Rucker will soon take a leave of absence, following his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Rucker will have surgery on August 27. He wll keep coaching until this date.

Rucker, a 33-year coaching veteran, fully intends on returning to coaching this season.

"I plan to be back this season," he says. "No doubt about it; 100 percent."

Rucker's prognosis is good -- thanks to early detection.

Congresswoman Millender-McDonald dies of cancer

Posted Apr 23rd 2007 8:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Politics, Hospice, Daily news

California Democratic Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, subject of an April 20 post, died of cancer early Sunday. She was 68.

Millender-McDonald, in her seventh term as a congresswoman, died at her home after just recently asking for a four to six-week leave of absence from the House so she could deal with her condition. While details on her type of cancer have not been released, a spokesperson says she had been receiving hospice care.

"Juanita Millender-McDonald was a trailblazer, always advocating for the full participation of all Americans in the success and prosperity of our country," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "The dignity with which she faced her illness was an indication of the determination with which she always served the people of her district."

Millender-McDonald, a native of Birmingham, Alabama who served a district including Compton, Long Beach, and parts of Los Angeles, is the second member of Congress to die this year of cancer. Republican Rep. Charles Norwood Jr. of Georgia died in February after his battle with both cancer and lung disease.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has 14 days to set a date for a special election to fill Millender-McDonald's seat.

The congresswoman is survived by her husband, James McDonald, Jr., and five adult children.

Congresswoman Millender-McDonald diagnosed with cancer

Posted Apr 20th 2007 10:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Politics, Daily news

California Democratic Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald has been diagnosed with cancer and will take a four to six-week leave of absence from the House.

Details about the congresswoman's condition have not been revealed but a statement from her office reports, "The congresswoman has been diagnosed with cancer and is recuperating with her family. The congresswoman wishes to thank everyone for their expressions of love, well wishes and prayers. She will maintain a limited schedule in her district and is requesting respect of her privacy at this time."

Millender-McDonald, 68, has been representing for seven terms a Southern California district that includes Compton, Long Beach, and parts of Los Angeles. She is also chair of the Committee on House Administration and oversees House operations and federal election procedures.

N.C. State coach takes leave to fight breast cancer

Posted Nov 24th 2006 9:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Daily news

North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow will soon take a leave of absence so she can fight breast cancer -- for the third time.

Yow, 64, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. The cancer returned two years ago, and she was treated with hormone therapy and radiation. Just recently, doctors discovered the cancer was progressing. And they have already started treatment with chemotherapy and new targeted biologic therapies.

This is Yow's 32nd season as the head coach of the Wolfpack women's team. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001, Yow also coached the U.S. women's team in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The team took home the gold medal.

Associate head coach Stephanie Glance will serve as interim coach while Yow takes on her cancer opponent. "I have every confidence in my coaching staff to continue the development of this outstanding group of young women," Yow said.



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