What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer
"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."
"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."
Target delivers eggnog and hope for terminal cancer patient at the holidays
A terminal cancer patient and his Minneapolis family are feeling grateful as Target made sure he is fully stocked up on his favorite drink, eggnog, for the challenging weeks ahead, while the product disappears from store shelves.
A terminal cancer patient and his Minneapolis family are feeling grateful as Target made sure he is fully stocked up on his favorite drink, eggnog, for the challenging weeks ahead, while the product disappears from store shelves.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green dead at 45
Jeremiah Green, the founding drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse, has died just days after the band announced he had been diagnosed with cancer.
Jeremiah Green, the founding drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse, has died just days after the band announced he had been diagnosed with cancer.
AFD Battalion Chief who helped in the aftermath of 9/11 passes away at 49
Travis Maher passed away from cancer Wednesday. He was with the department for 23 years and responded to disasters across the country, including 9/11.
Travis Maher passed away from cancer Wednesday. He was with the department for 23 years and responded to disasters across the country, including 9/11.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Pelé's family gathers at hospital as cancer worsens
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
Austin firefighters walk 22 miles to support battalion chief battling cancer
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Travis Maher was exposed to deadly carcinogens when he went to work the debris pile in New York after 9/11 during his time with the Austin Fire Department.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dies at 66
Kevin Conroy was best known as the title character in “Batman: The Animated Series,” which ran in the 1990s.
Kevin Conroy was best known as the title character in “Batman: The Animated Series,” which ran in the 1990s.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
‘House of 1,000 Pumpkins’ Halloween display raises money for cancer research
A Rhode Island man has raised hundreds of dollars for the American Cancer Society amid his wife’s cancer diagnosis.
A Rhode Island man has raised hundreds of dollars for the American Cancer Society amid his wife’s cancer diagnosis.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk: Thousands join those impacted by breast cancer
Survivors, fighters, and those who have lost loved ones walked together during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink event.
Survivors, fighters, and those who have lost loved ones walked together during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink event.