Robert Redford's son James dies at 58 of liver cancer
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Falcons to honor cancer survivor during first game open to fans
A woman who's battled breast and lung cancer over the last year will be honored by the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
Michigan toddler with leukemia defies odds and is in remission; gets chance to be a real cowboy
Gabriel Crowe has fought and won more health battles than more grown adults. At just 2 years old, he got a chance to ride a real horse during a horsey house call.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with 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.
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.
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.
8-year-old cancer patient becomes honorary Pasco County firefighter on birthday
Approximately 400 firetrucks, motorcycles and cars spent an hour driving by David Castle’s house on Sunday to wish him a happy 8th birthday and witness him being recognized as an honorary Pasco County firefighter.
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.
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.
Sorority stands behind cancer patient during pandemic
Social distancing wasn’t enough to stop a group of women from rallying around their friend with stage four cancer.
7-year-old boy battling leukemia signs with UGA Swim Team
The University of Georgia's swim and dive team has a special new teammate.
Police: Stolen backpack containing young cancer patient's medical records and sentimental items returned
The family who said some of the medicine, medical records and sentimental items connected to toddler battling stage 4 cancer has been found. Those items were taken earlier this week after a thief smashed their SUV window as it sat parked at a downtown hotel.
Maryland teen battling leukemia needs lifesaving bone marrow donor
A Walt Whitman High School senior just turned 18-years-old last week. But instead of celebrating with family and friends he’s now fighting for his life.
Tampa mom hopes to honor daughter's memory by giving away wedding dress
Breast cancer claimed her daughter at just 30 years old. Now, this Tampa mom is hoping to find a new home for her daughter's special wedding dress.
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.
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.