Woman solicits donations for cancer on social media, but authorities say she never had Hodgkin's
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
Alex Trebek gives update on cancer treatment, reveals 'Jeopardy!' will air old shows amid COVID-19 shutdown
“I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off."
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Monsanto case
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
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.
Joel Schumacher, director of 'Batman' films and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80
Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.
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.
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.
Illinois man who delivered tens of thousands of crosses to victims of tragedy dies
An Illinois man who became a fixture in the aftermath of numerous tragedies when he began crisscrossing the country and making wooden crosses more than two decades ago to honor those who were killed has died, his daughter said.
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.
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.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Mom, be brave': Daughter leaves sweet message in snow for mother battling cancer
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Paddles with a Purpose brings together Breast Cancer survivors
Paddles with a purpose hosted an open house on Saturday to introduce people to their choice of exercise: Dragon Boating. The open house also helped raise awareness about the group in hopes to reach other breast cancer survivors.
Texas restaurant opens early for 3-year-old cancer patient: 'It's just really amazing what they did'
The restaurant immediately arranged to open early for Adelaide and her family to have a private meal, disinfecting the dining area and decorating a table with pink accents, celebrating Adelaide’s favorite color.