COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Jeanette Lee, 'Black Widow' of billiards, has ovarian cancer
Billiards legend and Brooklyn native Jeanette Lee, 49, has ovarian cancer.
Billiards legend and Brooklyn native Jeanette Lee, 49, has ovarian cancer.
Finally, some good news.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Family wishes father battling cancer alone in hospital a special 'Merry Christmas'
Many hospital patients had to be alone on Christmas Day with most hospitals under quarantine due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
Many hospital patients had to be alone on Christmas Day with most hospitals under quarantine due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
12-year-old athlete thanks UCSF for helping her beat cancer
Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.
Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Robert Redford's son James dies at 58 of liver cancer
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Falcons to honor cancer survivor during first game open to fans
A woman who's battled breast and lung cancer over the last year will be honored by the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
A woman who's battled breast and lung cancer over the last year will be honored by the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
Michigan toddler with leukemia defies odds and is in remission; gets chance to be a real cowboy
Gabriel Crowe has fought and won more health battles than more grown adults. At just 2 years old, he got a chance to ride a real horse during a horsey house call.
Gabriel Crowe has fought and won more health battles than more grown adults. At just 2 years old, he got a chance to ride a real horse during a horsey house call.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
8-year-old cancer patient becomes honorary Pasco County firefighter on birthday
Approximately 400 firetrucks, motorcycles and cars spent an hour driving by David Castle’s house on Sunday to wish him a happy 8th birthday and witness him being recognized as an honorary Pasco County firefighter.
Approximately 400 firetrucks, motorcycles and cars spent an hour driving by David Castle’s house on Sunday to wish him a happy 8th birthday and witness him being recognized as an honorary Pasco County firefighter.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
Michigan girl, 5, honored with parade after beating cancer
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.