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White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October 1, 2021 7:35am EDT
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.

September 30, 2021 9:54am EDT
Celebrity stylist, Martino Cartier, donates wigs to women battling cancer
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Celebrity stylist, Martino Cartier, donates wigs to women battling cancer

Martino Cartier, is known for doing things big, even when it comes to helping others!

July 22, 2021 11:34am EDT
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.

June 25, 2021 9:03pm EDT
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

June 4, 2021 11:10am EDT
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.

April 27, 2021 7:21am EDT
6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment

6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment

Nathan Herber, 6, got a hero's welcome from his fellow classmates after completing his cancer treatments.

April 13, 2021 9:13pm EDT
Boy battling cancer becomes construction worker for the day

Boy battling cancer becomes construction worker for the day

A little boy battling cancer who loves all things construction had his wish granted to become a construction worker for the day.

April 9, 2021 7:49pm EDT
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

March 19, 2021 8:35am EDT
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy

Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy

A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.

March 8, 2021 8:10pm EST
MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

February 26, 2021 3:48pm EST
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

February 23, 2021 3:25pm EST
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer

Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer

Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.

February 9, 2021 7:58pm EST
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer

'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer

The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.

January 14, 2021 10:45pm EST
New Jersey girl with rare leukemia needs bone marrow donor

New Jersey girl with rare leukemia needs bone marrow donor

Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.

January 8, 2021 6:18pm EST
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt

Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt

Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.

January 6, 2021 12:56am EST
16-year-old Moorestown girl battling cancer treated to lawn performances

16-year-old Moorestown girl battling cancer treated to lawn performances

Performers come to 16-year-old Madison Luyber’s house to help brighten her spirits during her cancer battle.

December 29, 2020 11:20pm EST
Superheroes surprise young patients at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center

Superheroes surprise young patients at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center

Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

December 17, 2020 2:28pm EST
Jenn surprises the mighty Ellie Mae!
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Jenn surprises the mighty Ellie Mae!

Jenn makes a surprise visit to Delaware County to visit the mighty Ellie Mae as she returns home from the hospital for the holidays!

December 10, 2020 9:53am EST
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses

Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses

Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.

November 20, 2020 6:01pm EST
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