FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Drinking milk can increase risk of developing prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Amputee runs 104 marathons in 104 days
An amputee athlete who inspired people worldwide with her push to set a new world record for daily consecutive marathons has wrapped up her quest. South Africa native Jacky Hunt-Broersma completed her 104th marathon in as many days on Saturday near her home in suburban Phoenix.
An amputee athlete who inspired people worldwide with her push to set a new world record for daily consecutive marathons has wrapped up her quest. South Africa native Jacky Hunt-Broersma completed her 104th marathon in as many days on Saturday near her home in suburban Phoenix.
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.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
NHL legend Mike Bossy of NY Islanders dead at 65
Mike Bossy, one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s Stanley Cup dynasty, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65.
Mike Bossy, one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s Stanley Cup dynasty, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65.
Bucket list wedding: Teen battling terminal cancer gets married after celebrating early graduation, prom
A Chino Hills teenager who captured the hearts of the community got married as she continues to check items off her bucket list.
A Chino Hills teenager who captured the hearts of the community got married as she continues to check items off her bucket list.
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.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Patient who appears cured of HIV received umbilical cord blood cells
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
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.”
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.”
Former Mets relief pitcher Jeff Innis dead at 59
Jeff Innis, a side-arming reliever who pitched for the New York Mets from 1987-93, died Sunday. He was 59.
Jeff Innis, a side-arming reliever who pitched for the New York Mets from 1987-93, died Sunday. He was 59.
Louie Anderson, actor and comedian, dies at 68
Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at 68, according to the Associated Press.
Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at 68, according to the Associated Press.
Firefighter with 9/11 cancer has new hope after bone marrow transplant
Brian Kevan is in the fight of his life. Like many firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Kevan was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to treatments and a bone marrow transplant, he has renewed hope and is living each day as it comes.
Brian Kevan is in the fight of his life. Like many firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Kevan was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to treatments and a bone marrow transplant, he has renewed hope and is living each day as it comes.
Family searches for bone marrow donor to cure daughter's cancer
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.