Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Lurie hosting annual Cancer Survivors walk virtually
June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day and because of the pandemic, Lurie's annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk is going virtual. Kanesha Broadwater, patient care coordinator at Northwestern Medicine and cancer survivor herself, joined Good Day with ways you can get in on the fun.
June 7 is National Cancer Survivors Day and because of the pandemic, Lurie's annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk is going virtual. Kanesha Broadwater, patient care coordinator at Northwestern Medicine and cancer survivor herself, joined Good Day with ways you can get in on the fun.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Medal of Honor recipient dies; saved lives in Afghanistan
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
8-year-old boy takes first steps after brain tumor surgery
The boy’s mother wrote to Storyful that her son, Justin Sullivan, was admitted to the ER on April 15 after having difficulties standing.
The boy’s mother wrote to Storyful that her son, Justin Sullivan, was admitted to the ER on April 15 after having difficulties standing.
Michigan girl, 5, honored with parade after beating cancer
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.
Cancer survivor on Long Island beats COVID-19
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
New Jersey ER doctor who survived cancer dies after showing coronavirus symptoms, family says
A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
Breast cancer treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
Breast cancer screenings are being postponed during this COVID-19 crisis. So what does this mean for women who have concerns or are in the middle of treatment? Dr. Andrea Madrigrano from Rush University Medicine answers some of these questions.
Breast cancer screenings are being postponed during this COVID-19 crisis. So what does this mean for women who have concerns or are in the middle of treatment? Dr. Andrea Madrigrano from Rush University Medicine answers some of these questions.
'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek marks 1 year since cancer diagnosis
“Jeopardy” shared a nearly two-minute video of Alex Trebek speaking candidly about his battle with cancer.
“Jeopardy” shared a nearly two-minute video of Alex Trebek speaking candidly about his battle with cancer.
7-year-old Clayton County boy made honorary police officer loses battle to brain cancer
A young boy made an honorary Clayton County police officer late last year has lost his long battle with cancer this past weekend.
A young boy made an honorary Clayton County police officer late last year has lost his long battle with cancer this past weekend.
Study finds dairy consumption associated with higher risk of breast cancer in women
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Florida girl who needed 'extremely rare' blood donations during cancer battle is now in remission
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
Charlotte man loses cancer battle before his wife's due date
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.