Colon cancer increasing among adults younger than 55, report finds
A new report by the American Cancer Society found Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals.
A new report by the American Cancer Society found Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals.
12-year-old cancer-free after bone marrow transplant from sister works
It's the moment 12-year-old Colton King has been waiting for: Ringing the cancer-free bell at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando.
It's the moment 12-year-old Colton King has been waiting for: Ringing the cancer-free bell at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando.
5K at Raymond James Stadium will raise funds for National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
When it comes to treatment, the drugs doctors used can be both toxic and taxing on their small bodies. It's a reason why the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is working hard to help fund more effective, less toxic treatments – and eventually end childhood cancer.
When it comes to treatment, the drugs doctors used can be both toxic and taxing on their small bodies. It's a reason why the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is working hard to help fund more effective, less toxic treatments – and eventually end childhood cancer.
Moffitt Cancer Center sees increase in virtual visits during pandemic
The American Cancer Society recently released its annual statistics report, which showed that overall cancer mortality has dropped by 33% since 1991.
The American Cancer Society recently released its annual statistics report, which showed that overall cancer mortality has dropped by 33% since 1991.
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
Sister of 12-year-old cancer patient donates bone marrow for potentially life-saving transplant
What could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant for 12-year-old cancer patient Colton King is now complete. It's all thanks to his 17-year-old sister Kaylee King and her bone marrow, which doctors have said is the perfect match.
What could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant for 12-year-old cancer patient Colton King is now complete. It's all thanks to his 17-year-old sister Kaylee King and her bone marrow, which doctors have said is the perfect match.
Largo man who volunteered at Ground Zero raises awareness for lung cancer screening
A Largo man who volunteered at Ground Zero and was later diagnosed with lung cancer is raising awareness for lung cancer screenings.
A Largo man who volunteered at Ground Zero and was later diagnosed with lung cancer is raising awareness for lung cancer screenings.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Fish Hawk boy with rare form of leukemia cleared for life-saving transplant after sister was found to be match
When 12-year-old Colton King was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, his 16-year-old sister turned out to be the perfect donor match for a bone marrow transplant. Now, he's cancer free and in remission, which means doctors can now move forward with what could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
When 12-year-old Colton King was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, his 16-year-old sister turned out to be the perfect donor match for a bone marrow transplant. Now, he's cancer free and in remission, which means doctors can now move forward with what could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
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.