Heart & Vascular News

In 1972 a colleague asked Ira Kodner, MD, for a favor that ultimately changed the course of his career.

How One Woman Made Impeccable Strides, and How Her Spirit Continues This Work

Pedal The Cause, an annual bike challenge with 100 percent of donations directed to cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, announced the total amount of donations raised through its 2011 Oct. 1 and 2 fundraising event.

When one of Cathy Wilcoxen’s best friends was diagnosed with breast cancer, Cathy tapped the power of thousands of friends, family and even strangers who united to fight the disease. This team effort ultimately grew into a generous gift of more than $140,000 to The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. These gifts to support the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine are leading to breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment.

As an avid golfer, a successful bank president and father of three, Bruce Harris, of Fulton, Mo. wouldn’t let a possible bronchial infection slow him down. But when antibiotics didn’t help after several weeks, Harris’ doctor recommended a chest X-ray. The shocking results drove him to an oncologist in nearby Columbia.