6 former teachers sue Sterigenics, claim chemical emissions caused their cancer
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
Wisconsin waitress gets $1,300 tip after valiant cancer fight alongside her sister
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
WATCH: 9-year-old boy is cancer-free, breaks down in tears after his last chemo treatment
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.
‘Community over competition’: Local coffee shop lends helping hand to competitor battling cancer
A local coffee shop owner in Oregon helped keep a competitor’s store open while one of its owners battles terminal cancer from a hospice.
A local coffee shop owner in Oregon helped keep a competitor’s store open while one of its owners battles terminal cancer from a hospice.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
‘Stay happy, stay strong’: Inspirational 11-year-old rings cancer-free bell in time for the holidays
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Cancer in remission for 10-year-old Kentucky boy who received thousands of birthday cards
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
'Imerman Angels' asks Chicagoans to help recruit 'mentors' for cancer patients
Tuesday marks the national charity holiday called Giving Tuesday. This year, Imerman Angels - an organization that pairs cancer patients with survivors for peer mentorship, is asking Chicagoans to give the gift of cancer support.
Tuesday marks the national charity holiday called Giving Tuesday. This year, Imerman Angels - an organization that pairs cancer patients with survivors for peer mentorship, is asking Chicagoans to give the gift of cancer support.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's touching answer
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
High school football player prays for opponent's mom with cancer
An act of sportsmanship took place at a high school football game -- in the form of a prayer.
An act of sportsmanship took place at a high school football game -- in the form of a prayer.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
Jesse Palter to perform at Brushes with Cancer on Saturday
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.
Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
Woman has 'basketball-sized' breast tumor removed after letting it grow for 2 years, report says
A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.
A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.
Eating dairy linked to prostate cancer, but plant-based diets associated with reduced risk
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.
Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.