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Monday, December 10, 2012

Update: Prince George's Responders Send Brave Boy His Christmas Wish

Five-year-old Nathan Norman, who is fighting terminal cancer, is asking for cards from emergency responders.

  Update, Dec. 11, 2:40 p.m.: Five-year-old Nathan Norman is battling terminal cancer. While he's fighting the fight, he asked for Christmas cards from police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Prince George's County responders got together to send him their greetings.  Fire and rescue and emergency personnel have been sending Nathan cards and gifts from all across the country, the Nathan Charles Norman blog reports. See the blog for updated information on his health and the response he is receiving for his request for cards. Editor's Note: An early report had incorrect information about Nathan Norman's age. We regret this error.

Jay Friedman

5:37 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

I just went to the boys family blog site. Wow!. Such a young child and all the treatments he has gone through. Clearly, no one wants to give up. Very brave!   more ›

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Telling Your Kids You Have Cancer

Greenbelt mom, Gretchen Schock, says "There isn't an easy way to do it, but they have to hear it from you."

During a recent mammogram, the technician unexpectedly discovered a mass in my left breast. After the appropriate number of images were taken, I was moved into another room to have an ultrasound performed. I couldn’t see the screen, but the technician had a permanent furrow in her brow as she swiped the wand back and forth over the same area on my breast. She stopped only to type something on the machine, and then she put the wand back to that exact spot. My heart began to race, and I was told the radiologist will speak to me in a few minutes. The kind eyes of the radiologist and her directness about the mass put me at ease, and she assured me that at my age it’s most likely a benign fibroadenoma and just to be sure they would like to get …

Rebecca

1:59 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Gretchen, Wishing all the best for you and your lovely family! Hopefully those 24 days go by quickly and looking forward to big hugs after your speedy recovery! Rebecca   more ›

Monday, May 21, 2012

Telling Your Kids You Have Cancer

Greenbelt mom, Gretchen Schock, says "There isn't an easy way to do it, but they have to hear it from you."

During a recent mammogram, the technician unexpectedly discovered a mass in my left breast. After the appropriate number of images were taken, I was moved into another room to have an ultrasound performed. I couldn’t see the screen, but the technician had a permanent furrow in her brow as she swiped the wand back and forth over the same area on my breast. She stopped only to type something on the machine, and then she put the wand back to that exact spot. My heart began to race, and I was told the radiologist will speak to me in a few minutes. The kind eyes of the radiologist and her directness about the mass put me at ease, and she assured me that at my age it’s most likely a benign fibroadenoma and just to be sure they would like to get …

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Gretchen Schock

7:54 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012

Thank you Valerie for reading and your kind words, I will keep you posted.   more ›

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Prince George's Headlines: Upper Marlboro Teen Cancer-Free, Verdict in Acid Attack and More

This week's top Prince George's County news.

  Here are the biggest stories that made the headlines across Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro Youth Takes on Cancer and Wins Now 9-year-old Zane Mosby is living cancer-free and raising funds and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jackson Found Guilty of Planning Greenbelt Woman's Acid Attack Tamara Jackson, of Bladensburg, was found guilty of planning an acid attack that injured a woman and her toddler, according to NBC Washington. The woman who confessed to throwing the acid-like substance is Tikia Anderson, of Greenbelt, testified against Jackson, leading to Friday's verdict. Carjacking Story Fabricated A victim's car and property were allegedly stolen late Tuesday night near the University of Maryland in College …

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Sonia Dasgupta

6:43 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012

You're right we should have put a more positive headline.. will change it now! Thanks for the feedback!   more ›

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Prince George's Police Go All Out On "Zaching"

The police department shows its solidarity with Zach Lederer, a university student battling cancer.

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