Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

Chadwick Boseman’s wife marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in DC, calling for action

In 2020, the death of Howard University grad and actor Chadwick Boseman shocked the world. The actor, most known for his role in the 2018 Marvel series movie “Black Panther," died of colorectal cancer. 

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years. 

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.