Brooksville woman gets shocking cancer diagnosis after bull attack: 'I got another chance'
A Brooksville woman who was attacked by her own bull back in November received unexpected news while in the hospital treating her injuries.
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.
King Charles III's cancer diagnosis underscores importance of routine checks, doctors say
Support from around the world is coming in for King Charles III after his cancer diagnosis. It’s unclear what kind of cancer he's fighting, but Buckingham Palace said it's not related to his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Hillsborough County boy receives challenge coin from HCSO deputies after battle with cancer
A Hillsborough County boy who has been battling cancer finally got to ring the “bell of victory," with deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Moffitt Cancer Center sends patients, advocates to Tallahassee in a push for continued funding
Moffitt Cancer Center's annual advocacy day gets underway in Tallahassee on Wednesday.
'Cure on Wheels': 15-year cancer survivor leads team of cyclists on 330-mile journey
For the eleventh year in a row, cancer survivor Joshua Rivera lead the 'Cure on Wheels' team of cyclists as they set out on their 330-mile journey from Tampa to Tallahassee.
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.
Family of cervical cancer patient keeps her memory alive through education
Throughout the month of January, medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about cervical cancer and important preventative steps.
Bay Area pediatric patient determined not to let cancer win as he gears up for second battle
One 11-year-old boy in Hillsborough County is getting ready to begin his second battle with cancer.
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.
Bay Area woman defies odds after spinal cord surgery to remove tumor found after minor crash
One woman never expected that a minor car accident could help save her life.
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.
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Bayfront Health hosts event during Breast Cancer Awareness month, promotes mammograms
Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg held a ‘Mocktails and Mammos’ event Thursday night in an effort to share important information on women’s health during Breast Cancer Awareness month – and encourage visitors to schedule their yearly mammograms.
VA program helps veterans who have battled breast cancer
Air Force veteran Karen Alexander has been getting some physical training at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. It's helping the breast cancer survivor in the aftermath of her treatments.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Reach to Recovery offers outreach to those facing breast cancer
Newly diagnosed patients from across the country are matched with survivors who can answer questions and offer support through a website and app with the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery program.