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Philadelphia family adopts dog of local woman with terminal brain cancer

Philadelphia family adopts dog of local woman with terminal brain cancer

A local family was selected from hundreds of applicants to adopt the dog of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman.

April 29, 2022 9:21pm EDT
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars

FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars

The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.

April 28, 2022 12:07pm EDT
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests

These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests

Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.

April 27, 2022 8:12pm EDT
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River

Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River

An otterly amazing story.

April 23, 2022 10:59pm EDT
'We were blown away': FOX 5 reporter Aungelique Proctor shares promising news in cancer update

'We were blown away': FOX 5 reporter Aungelique Proctor shares promising news in cancer update

Six months after FOX 5 reporter Aungelique Proctor was diagnosed with a rare stomach cancer, she is fighting cancer with everything she has. And, she says, it is working.

April 18, 2022 6:55pm EDT
Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

April 18, 2022 1:33pm EDT
New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke

New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke

A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.

April 15, 2022 11:20am EDT
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok

Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok

The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.

April 14, 2022 6:37pm EDT
Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer

Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer

These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones

April 5, 2022 11:12am EDT
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery

Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery

A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.

March 31, 2022 12:32pm EDT
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

March 30, 2022 10:12am EDT
21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

March 14, 2022 6:57pm EDT
Three young Georgia brothers all face same eye cancer diagnosis as their mother

Three young Georgia brothers all face same eye cancer diagnosis as their mother

The Rush brothers, Tristen, Caison and Carter, share a lot in common, including the same cancer.

March 14, 2022 6:51pm EDT
New FDA approved drug could help cure mast cell tumors in dogs

New FDA approved drug could help cure mast cell tumors in dogs

A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.

March 8, 2022 7:25pm EST
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.

March 7, 2022 6:17pm EST
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer

10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer

Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.

February 18, 2022 1:59pm EST
Devarjaye Daniel, 10, battling terminal cancer sworn in as Aldine ISD's honorary police officer

Devarjaye Daniel, 10, battling terminal cancer sworn in as Aldine ISD's honorary police officer

Aldine ISD student Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, 10, who is battling terminal cancer, is being sworn in to become an honorary police officer for the school district. He has already exceeded his goal to be sworn in by more than 100 law enforcement agencies.

February 9, 2022 3:02pm EST
CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say

CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say

After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.

February 3, 2022 9:42pm EST
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

February 2, 2022 3:24pm EST
Michigan judge berates 72-year-old cancer patient over weeds, says she would send him to jail if she could

Michigan judge berates 72-year-old cancer patient over weeds, says she would send him to jail if she could

Hamtramck Judge Alexis Krot berated a man for having overgrown weeds in his yard, even after the man's son explained that his father has cancer and is not doing well.

January 17, 2022 4:00pm EST
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Fayette County couple charged for allegedly abandoning dog before vacation

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Mother ‘planning a funeral instead of Christmas’ after teen killed in Ellenwood

Metro Atlanta rents surge as wages lag, forcing families to keep moving

Metro Atlanta rents surge as wages lag, forcing families to keep moving

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