Florida woman 'rings' in 2020 cancer-free
A woman finishing chemotherapy is ringing in the new year in a very special way.
A woman finishing chemotherapy is ringing in the new year in a very special way.
US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer
Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Wisconsin waitress gets $1,300 tip after valiant cancer fight alongside her sister
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
Harris County investigates cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Oregon coffee shop owner temporarily closes store, works for terminally ill competitor
That’s just good business. Really, really good business.
That’s just good business. Really, really good business.
‘Community over competition’: Local coffee shop lends helping hand to competitor battling cancer
A local coffee shop owner in Oregon helped keep a competitor’s store open while one of its owners battles terminal cancer from a hospice.
A local coffee shop owner in Oregon helped keep a competitor’s store open while one of its owners battles terminal cancer from a hospice.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams lets young patients who can't be home for Christmas get cheer of the season
The holiday tradition at Royal Oak Beaumont's "Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams" has family, friends and strangers come out each night to shine lights up to the kids in the hospital who can't be home for the holidays.
The holiday tradition at Royal Oak Beaumont's "Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams" has family, friends and strangers come out each night to shine lights up to the kids in the hospital who can't be home for the holidays.
With treatments failing, Michigan toddler with leukemia has bucket list to fulfill
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Cancer in remission for 10-year-old Kentucky boy who received thousands of birthday cards
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Woman says her husky sniffed out her cancer, caught 4 re-occurrences before doctors could
Stephanie Herfel might not have caught her ovarian cancer in time if not for her husky, Sierra. She says Sierra sniffed out every re-occurrence of the cancer before doctors could see it on scans.
Stephanie Herfel might not have caught her ovarian cancer in time if not for her husky, Sierra. She says Sierra sniffed out every re-occurrence of the cancer before doctors could see it on scans.
Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's touching answer
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
Family grieving after 17-year-old killed in Antioch shooting, mother dies of cancer
The family of 17-year-old Aliciabelen Villa, who the coroner on Thursday identified as the teen killed in an Antioch shooting, suffered two grave tragedies in less than a month.
The family of 17-year-old Aliciabelen Villa, who the coroner on Thursday identified as the teen killed in an Antioch shooting, suffered two grave tragedies in less than a month.
4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
Police: Chester County woman fakes cancer, collects $10,000 in donations
A Chester County woman is accused of faking cancer and collecting donations through GoFundMe and Facebook donation pages.
A Chester County woman is accused of faking cancer and collecting donations through GoFundMe and Facebook donation pages.
Clayton County boy battling brain cancer made honorary police officer
It's a video posted to the Clayton County Police Department's Facebook page which will bring tears to the eyes of the toughest, most seasoned officers.
It's a video posted to the Clayton County Police Department's Facebook page which will bring tears to the eyes of the toughest, most seasoned officers.