As cancer treatment improves, oncology centers expand

Cancer is the second most common killer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control -- so it’s no surprise that cancer treatment gets a lot of attention. Later today, an outpatient cancer facility in Gilbert will break ground on a 100,000 square-foot expansion.

Mayo Clinic to spend $130 million on integrated cancer center

The Mayo Clinic plans to integrate its cancer treatment programs in Phoenix. The project will add on to a facility already under construction. 

Earthy-smelling tap water in Tempe has harmless cause

Some Tempe residents have noticed a change in the smell and taste of their tap water, but the city says there’s no reason to worry. 

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