8-year-old Lakeland girl battling cancer surprised with Christmas parade
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer.
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.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘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.
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.
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.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Kirstie Alley died after battle with colon cancer, rep reveals
"Cheers" star and iconic Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed with PEOPLE. She was 71.
"Cheers" star and iconic Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed with PEOPLE. She was 71.
YMCA Turkey Gobble returns for 8th year to benefit cancer survivors
In Tampa, an annual special run was held to benefit cancer survivors and their families around the Bay Area.
In Tampa, an annual special run was held to benefit cancer survivors and their families around the Bay Area.
Moffitt Cancer Center on cutting edge of new treatment that could save lives of advanced melanoma patients
A new type of immunotherapy is expected to save the lives of patients with the disease when no other treatments work.
A new type of immunotherapy is expected to save the lives of patients with the disease when no other treatments work.
Actress Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow's mother, is in remission from the same cancer that killed her husband
Blythe Danner says she is in remission from the same cancer that killed her husband Bruce Paltrow two decades ago.
Blythe Danner says she is in remission from the same cancer that killed her husband Bruce Paltrow two decades ago.
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.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breast cancer survivor creates horseback riding event to support Making Strides
Horses are a comfort for Lisa Fields. The animals have been part of the support team for Fields and her mother during their breast cancer battles.
Horses are a comfort for Lisa Fields. The animals have been part of the support team for Fields and her mother during their breast cancer battles.
Tampa doctors first in the US to use procedure that protects healthy tissue during prostate cancer treatment
Doctors in Tampa are the first in the US to offer a procedure that protects healthy tissue from radiation exposure when treating prostate cancer.
Doctors in Tampa are the first in the US to offer a procedure that protects healthy tissue from radiation exposure when treating prostate cancer.
Local doctors, medical groups push back against new study that questions colonoscopy screening benefits
Local doctors and major medical groups are pushing back, saying a new study that questioned the benefits of screening for colon cancer is flawed.
Local doctors and major medical groups are pushing back, saying a new study that questioned the benefits of screening for colon cancer is flawed.
American Cancer Society helps young mother through breast cancer battle
Nicole Van Blarcum is one of many breast cancer survivors who participate in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides walk. Her path to Making Strides started almost nine years ago at only 30 years old -- she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nicole Van Blarcum is one of many breast cancer survivors who participate in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides walk. Her path to Making Strides started almost nine years ago at only 30 years old -- she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Moffitt Cancer Center uses new exhibit to increase breast cancer awareness
New statistics from the American Cancer Society show the death rate dropped by 43% over the last three decades, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. That same study also found, despite a lower incidence rate in Black women, they had a higher overall death rate, highlighting the importance of addressing racial disparities.
New statistics from the American Cancer Society show the death rate dropped by 43% over the last three decades, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. That same study also found, despite a lower incidence rate in Black women, they had a higher overall death rate, highlighting the importance of addressing racial disparities.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.