‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Sidelined by a brain tumor, 13-year-old relies on faith, grit to get back in game she loves

Carley Krokey of Dallas, Georgia, was a competitive softball player and straight-A student in the winter of 2023, when she suddenly fell ill just before her 12th birthday. That is when doctors discovered Krokey had a large tumor in the back of her brain.

Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors

A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.

Surgeon discusses breast cancer risk assessment tools Olivia Munn credits with saving her life

On her Instagram feed, Olivia Munn told followers she was still months away from her next scheduled mammogram, when her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

DC singer Cat Janice dies after cancer battle; viral final song dedicated to young son

D.C. musician Cat Janice died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Her final song, ‘Dance You Outta My Head,’ went viral and charted worldwide after it was released in January.

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

A blood test could detect dozens of cancers, but one expert is not recommending it, yet

A promising cancer screening technology, multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests could screen for dozens of cancers in a single blood sample. But the technology has limitations.

North Cobb High seniors brave icy plunge for friend battling cancer

People around the world start the New Year by taking a plunge into chilly water for fun, but a group of high school students in Kennesaw held their own polar plunge to raise money for a friend battling cancer.