Olivia Munn breast cancer diagnosis sparks conversation of risk and calculator to assess risk
A breast cancer diagnosis from actress Olivia Munn is sparking an important conversation about awareness and prevention, but also about an online calculator that can gauge a person’s risk.
Olivia Munn breast cancer diagnosis sparks wider conversation regarding women's health
Actress Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis sparks important conversation regarding risk and how to assess the risk.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
Olivia Munn reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Actress Olivia Munn talked openly about her breast cancer diagnosis and encouraged other women to use all tools, including mammograms, doctor visits and an online risk calculator, to stay remain aware of health issues.
Scientists use new strategy to successfully shrink tumors in early brain cancer trials
Researchers converted immune cells from patients into "living drugs" with the ability to recognize and combat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
Olivia Munn talks breast cancer diagnosis, online calculator which points to possible risk
Actress Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she is urging other women to calculate their own risk.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
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.
Widow of Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after former pitcher's passing
Stacy Wakefield, the widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim, died Wednesday.
Gary Sinise's son 'Mac' dies following cancer battle
Gary Sinise' son, McCanna Anthony 'Mac' Sinise, was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Chordoma in 2018.
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.
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Radon testing still extremely important in Pennsylvania homes for lung cancer prevention
January is National Radon Action Month, raising awareness on the colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.