The Cult of Nick Curran Remembers His Guitar Genius

From rhythm & blues to rockabilly and punk, the late Austin shredder lived to subvert genres

"...on Sept. 30 had he not succumbed to oral cancer on Oct. 6, 2012, wreaked havoc on convention...."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Luv Doc: Bad Bacon

Yes, processed red meat causes cancer. Which village idiots were still laboring under the assumption it doesn't?

"...just declared that bacon and other processed meats cause cancer and that red meat might cause cancer. Everybody is..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Column

Then There's This: The Big C Stands for Corruption

Even after reforms at CPRIT, Rick Perry still remains in charge

"...announce the indictment of a former executive of Tex­as' cancer prevention and research agency...."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Austin's freshman senator picks up plum assignments

"...Education, Intergovernmental Relations, International Relations, and Trade.Can Texas Cure Cancer? Watson didn't get his wish for a seat on..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

The Insiders at Introgen

As Texas looks for a new economic boost, the decision-makers like to have a piece of the action

"...called Introgen Therapeutics, an Austin-based pharmaceutical developer in the cancer-cure business. Start-up pharmaceuticals are a particularly volatile industry, but..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Public Notice

PN takes you through the final weeks of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and looks ahead to events on the public service horizon.

"...up by printing the wrong phone number for Breast Cancer Awareness Month's Concert for the Cure. The correct info..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Step Outside

California's Smoking Ban... Coming to a Club Near You?

"...that there's no solid scientific evidence linking ETS to cancer or disease or health problems generally. Looking at the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...informs women that abortion has been linked to breast cancer. In fact, abortion is not related to breast cancer..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

To Your Health

How much selenium is enough and how much is too much in helping to prevent cancer?

"...read that selenium might be helpful for preventing certain cancers, but that it can also be highly toxic. How..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

'Never the Same Again'

Jesse Sublett's 'Rock 'n' Roll Gothic': an excerpt

"...bigger than I thought it was, but it wasn't cancer."..."

May 7, 2004 Books Feature

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"..."Mambo" John Treanor is neither, but he is battling cancer. Chemotherapy has taken a heavy toll on the lean,..."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

To Your Health

What is conjugated linoleic acid? I found it on the Internet among the new cancer therapies, but I thought linoleic acid was bad if you have cancer.

"...I found it on the Internet among the new cancer therapies, but I thought linoleic acid was bad if..."

April 20, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Chad Holt, Austin's Last Provocateur

The Total Badass left his mark on the city's underground

"...on the cover. The headline read: "Chad Holt Has Cancer! (But he doesn't want to make a big deal..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Screens Feature by Kevin Curtin

People's Veto

Young activist protests against cancer cuts at guv mansion

"...exclude Planned Parenthood from a lifesaving breast- and cervical cancer screening program. The budget is slated to arrive on..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Grow a ’Stache and Raise Some Cash

Local brewery kicks off Movember by shaving it all off

"...Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Spreading Ignorance

Lege abortion misinformation and "fetal pain."

"...induced abortion may lead to increased risk of breast cancer. "While there are studies that have found an increased..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

About-Face for the Cure

Komen's stance on Planned Parenthood funding reverberates locally

"...a promise to her sister, who died of breast cancer, to press for a cure) told reporters the decision..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Think pink this month, gear up for winter veggie delivery, and try out organic burgers

"...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and events benefiting various breast cancer research..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Swimmers Look to Dominate in Beijing

(Along with that Phelps guy)

"...before the trials, Shanteau learned that he had testicular cancer...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Thomas Hackett

Lege Lowdown

"...in order to, literally, eradicate an entire strain of cancer. In fact, Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, and Sen. Leticia..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column

Letters at 3AM

America has engaged in a long-term strategy, through three presidential administrations, to take over the Iraqi people whom we've made helpless from a ruthless form of bio-warfare.

"...now in his or her bloodstream) will likely contract cancer or other serious diseases. Depleted uranium shells also leave..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

To Your Health

I've been considering adding coenzyme Q-10 to my supplement program, but I couldn't really decide if CoQ is an essential nutrient or not. How does CoQ help, if it does?

"...the use of CoQ supplements in heart disease and cancer, but thankfully you need not suffer from cancer or..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Naked City

"...as a local response to the chemical industry-sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Month held every October, although its press releases..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

Shades of Camelot

"...real challenges began when Watson was diagnosed with testicular cancer. His mother had already won a fight against cancer,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature

Val

A voice lost, a voice remains in this biography of the Tombstone star

"...videos to a life-saving but career-ending tracheotomy after throat cancer, and beyond...."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Keep Colon On!

"...Texans by covering the cost of all recommended colorectal cancer screenings for those beginning at age 45 according to..."

April 27, 2021 Postmarks

Belly of the Beast

Shocking and timely documentary exposes forced hysterectomies in California prisons

"...pap smear and needed a biopsy to check for cancer. Dillon told the prison doctor she wanted to have..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Sarah Marloff

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott know about corruption at the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, and when should he..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Many Thanks

"...of Austin for all of their support throughout Colon Cancer Awareness Month this past March. As event director of..."

April 22, 2014 Postmarks

The HPV Flashback

After rivals attack Perry, a review of the 2007 Gardasil fight

"...vaccinated against HPV, which has been linked to cervical cancer. He was finally forced to back down on that,..."

Sept. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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