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Bella Rodriguez-Torrez, 10, is fighting cancer while someone is scamming money from people posing as her "brother". (CBS4)

Scam Artist Exploiting Young Cancer Victim

The family of Bella Rodriguez-Torres, a 10 year old little girl fighting cancer, told CBS4 News a scammer is trying to use her illness to get money from people, posing as her “brother”.

CBS4–2013/02/22

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is shown on Venezuelan Television for the first time in two months on 2/15/12. (Source: Government Of Venezuela)

Venezuela Releases Images Of Hugo Chavez

For the first time in more than two months, the Venezuelan government showed pictures of President Hugo Chavez, who is undergoing cancer treatment in Cuba.

CBS Miami–2013/02/15

(Source: CARL JUSTE / MIAMI HERALD STAFF)

Miami Belen Grad Who Beat Cancer On BCS Notre Dame Team

A Miami boy who was considered to be a ‘miracle’ child will return to his hometown with high hopes for his football team to win the Discover BSC National Championship.

2013/01/06

Thomas Coex/AFP

Chavez Recovering In Cuba After Surgery To Treat Stubborn Cancer

There’s a possibility Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will not be well enough to attend his inauguration next month, Venezuela’s Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said Wednesday.

CBS4–2012/12/12

(Photo by: JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

Hugo Chavez To Return To Cuba For Cancer Treatments

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced that if his health continues to deteriorate, his successor will be Vice President Nicolas Maduro.

2012/12/09

Source: CBS4) Alan Phillip Gross

Attorney Disputes Test Results Of American Imprisoned In Cuba

An attorney representing Alan Gross, an American who has been imprisoned in Cuba for nearly three years, has disputed test results provided by the Cuban government that show his client does not have cancer.

CBS4–2012/11/28

Maxine Sonnenschein (Source: CBS4)

Cancer Survivor’s Tattoos Bring Confidence

Maxine Sonnenschein has a lot to smile about today. But for years after beating colon cancer, her self-confidence was shaken.

CBS4–2012/11/27

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Top Pastry Chef ‘Bakes A Stand’ Against Childhood Cancer

One of South Florida’s top pastry chefs is baking for a cause.

CBS4–2012/11/01

(Source: CBS4)

Investigation Finds No “Cancer Cluster” In Broadmoor Neighborhood

The Department of Health has released their findings into a suspected cancer cluster in one Miami-Dade neighborhood.

CBS4–2012/10/22

Lance Armstrong

Armstrong Steps Down From Charity, Nike Terminates Contract

Cyclist Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of his cancer-fighting charity on the same day that he became only the second athlete ever to be fired by Nike, according to ESPN.com.

CBS Miami–2012/10/17

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