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Monday, April 15, 2013  Boston Police say at least three people are dead in the explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Oswego Hospital is considering closing its pediatric unit.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Hypothermia is intentionally being used in hospitals to treat cardiac patients.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Former patients of Corning Hospital are suing the hospital and Guthrie Healthcare System, the hospital’s parent company.

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study analyzing a test that determines who does or doesn't need chemotherapy shows the process is highly accurate.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The battle against cancer can be exhausting, especially for patients with a tumor that's considered inoperable or when chemo won't work, and radiation has failed. But, there may still be another option to attack tumors.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Young harpist plays for hospital patients during his mother's radiation therapy sessions

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Construction crews are hard at work installing 550 tons of steel beams in the second faze of construction at the new Upstate Cancer Center, laying framework for the $50 million dollar project. When it's complete, the 5-story building will help adults and children living with cancer, and house out-patient treatments all in one place.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  For years, a cancer diagnosis meant lots of rest and relaxation, and no worry about what you're eating or how much exercise you're getting.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Students at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital can join in their classes back home by using a special video link from the hospital classroom.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Typical stroke patients are over the age of 60, but there is a growing trend of younger adults suffering from strokes.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Three students and a teacher were hurt in a science lab fire at Soule Road Middle School.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  More cancer patients are giving holistic treatments at try. And every day, more people who simply want to feel better are trying alternative remedies too.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The maker of the best-selling cancer drug Avastin is warning doctors and patients about counterfeit vials of the product distributed in the U.S.