Cancer

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‘I was only going to live 15 months’: How an 'invasive' surgery saved this woman’s life
“If I didn’t do anything, I was only going to live 15 months, which I was not going to take as an answer,” says lung cancer survivor Heather Von St. James.
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'Creepy clowns' help 4-year-old fan celebrate end of his cancer treatment with car parade
Scary clowns stepped up after a young boy was unable to have guests see him ring the bell after completing chemo due to the pandemic.
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I turned 40 on lockdown in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic, then my cat died
A global pandemic doesn't stop other bad things from happening. I learned that the hard way.
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Shannen Doherty Gives Update amid Cancer Battle: 'Taking Care of Myself and Embracing Every Day'
Shannen Doherty 'Embracing Every Day' amid Cancer Battle
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Fox Business Network host Gerri Willis announces she has HPV, getting hysterectomy
Willis, a breast cancer survivor, admitted she debated opening up about her "embarrassing" diagnosis and urged the public to get vaccinated.
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Olivia Newton-John Shares Health Update on Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'I'm Winning Over It Well'
Olivia Newton-John Shares Cancer Diagnosis Update

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Community comes together to make unicorn dreams come true for 8-year-old battling brain cancer
An 8-year-old Ohio girl with a rare form of brain cancer got to meet a "unicorn," fulfilling her magical wish.
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ESPN reporter who died at 34 didn’t know he had non-Hodgkin lymphoma — how common is it to not know?
ESPN reporter, Edward Aschoff, died at 34 years old. It wasn't until after his death that a lung biopsy revealed he had stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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6-year-old boy returns to school to standing ovation from classmates after finishing chemotherapy
John Oliver Zippay was greeted with a standing ovation from his classmates after his last round of chemo.
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U.S. has biggest single-year drop in cancer rate, study shows
The latest annual report from the American Cancer Society has shown a 2.2 percent decrease in cancer overall — the largest single-year decline ever.
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Cancer patient in Romania dies after catching fire during surgery
A 66-year-old woman in Romania was accidentally set on fire during surgery for pancreatic cancer.
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Let astrology reveal your perfect 2020 New Year's resolution
2020 is bringing with it the perfect astrological placement to achieve big goals this year. Here's how to make that work in your favor, based on your sign.
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Musician undergoing chemotherapy sings Christmas carol with nurse in heartwarming video
An oncology nurse cheered up her guitar-playing patient with a jam session to "O Holy Night."
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One drink a day may increase cancer risk, but this expert says you don’t need to stop
A study from researchers in Japan found that even moderate amounts of drinking alcohol can increase cancer risk.
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Shannen Doherty says cancer struggle changed her: 'It just opens your heart'
Shannen Doherty says that she's very different than before her cancer diagnosis. “It allowed me to be more vulnerable,” she tells Yahoo Entertainment.
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Study links permanent hair dye to increased risk of breast cancer, particularly among black women
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners may be at an increased risk of breast cancer — particularly black women.
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Mom beats breast cancer and then books 'dream' trip: 'It's the best gift I have ever given myself'
Denise Albert has been through a lot in a short amount of time, including breast cancer. So she decided to treat herself to a dream trip, buying a one-way ticket to Europe with 19 strangers.
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It's all in the stars! These are the best beauty products for every zodiac sign
Astrologer Aliza Kelly shared which products will help us look and feel our best, based on our sign.
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How families of children with cancer cope with shortages of life-saving drugs: 'It's terrifying'
The latest chemo shortage was neither a rare nor isolated event, according to a major report released in October by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. And that frightens parents.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s zodiac signs make them the perfect parenting duo
Looking at Kate Middleton and Prince William's zodiac signs say a lot about them as a couple and as coparents. So, are they compatible?
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TV journalist diagnosed with breast cancer after live-streaming mammogram
Ali Meyer agreed to live-stream her first mammogram last year but was shocked to receive a breast cancer diagnosis.
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Zantac is being recalled in the U.S. and Canada 'due to possible contamination'
The popular heartburn medication Zantac is being recalled in the U.S. and Canada after an investigation revealed that the drug may be contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical.
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How this news anchor's abnormal pregnancy led to cancer: 'Just unfortunate dumb luck'
Las Vegas news anchor Michelle Velez left fans reeling when she posted on Facebook that she’d been diagnosed with a rare cancer, caused by an abnormal, or molar, pregnancy. Here's what it all means.
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11,000 reviewers say turmeric supplements fight pain and inflammation — here's what experts think
Turmeric supplements are growing in popularity, and experts say there's a good reason for it. Here are the best supplements to check out now.
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The breast cancer nobody wants to talk about: 'If I don't find something that works, I will die'
Many of the estimated 155,000 women (and men) living with metastatic breast cancer in the U.S. can feel erased from the larger breast cancer narrative, which is largely focused on survival.
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Teacher writes her own moving obituary before dying of cancer: 'Do what is important to you'
After a two-year-long battle with laryngeal cancer, a Pennsylvania teacher has passed away. The 32-year-old, however, left one final lesson in her self-written obituary.