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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.

January 2, 2023 10:39am EST
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.

December 29, 2022 7:55am EST
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals

Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.

December 28, 2022 3:15am EST
FDA: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk

FDA: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk

Quinapril is used to treat hypertension and lower blood pressure.

December 27, 2022 12:47pm EST
Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.

December 26, 2022 4:21pm EST
Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'

Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'

Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.

December 21, 2022 5:26pm EST
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows

AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows

Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.

December 16, 2022 7:20pm EST
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.

December 16, 2022 6:21pm EST
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine

Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine

A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.

December 13, 2022 11:05am EST
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her

‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her

Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.

December 13, 2022 10:07am EST
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study

Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study

Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.

December 8, 2022 11:27am EST
Swollen lymph nodes, a common, harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect can lead to mammogram confusion

Swollen lymph nodes, a common, harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect can lead to mammogram confusion

The COVID-19 vaccines can cause swollen lymph nodes, making mammograms harder to read. But, radiologists are urging women not to delay getting their yearly breast cancer screenings.fox

November 16, 2022 7:59pm EST
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find

Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find

The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.

November 15, 2022 1:15pm EST
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.

November 15, 2022 8:09am EST
Astros fan waits 36 hours in line to meet Jose Altuve following her final cancer treatment

Astros fan waits 36 hours in line to meet Jose Altuve following her final cancer treatment

Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.

November 11, 2022 1:50am EST
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'

Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'

Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.

November 10, 2022 5:24pm EST
Elisabeth Omalami shares about her battle with breast cancer

Elisabeth Omalami shares about her battle with breast cancer

The 70-year-old Hosea Helps CEO says she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer back in July.

November 9, 2022 8:52pm EST
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis

Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.

November 7, 2022 6:45pm EST
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests

Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests

An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.

November 2, 2022 2:15pm EDT
Longtime NBA referee, Clark Atlanta alum loses battle with pancreatic cancer

Longtime NBA referee, Clark Atlanta alum loses battle with pancreatic cancer

Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.

October 20, 2022 8:07pm EDT
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Mother ‘planning a funeral instead of Christmas’ after teen killed in Ellenwood

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

Blackberry shipments hid nearly 1,600 pounds of meth, two convicted criminals charged

Blackberry shipments hid nearly 1,600 pounds of meth, two convicted criminals charged

Atlanta Public Schools approves plan to close or repurpose 16 schools

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