Cancer

‘I wish I had known’: Alex Trebek highlights early warning signs of pancreatic cancer in new PSA

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.

October 30, 2019 8:27pm EDT

Shaquille O'Neal's sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, dies of cancer

Ayesha Harrison-Jex, the sister of Basketball Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 40.

October 25, 2019 10:57am EDT

Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death

“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."

October 25, 2019 7:59am EDT

Facing critical shortage of pediatric chemotherapy drug, parents worry

Facing a critical and sudden shortage of the pediatric chemotherapy drug vincristine, doctors are rationing their supplies, and parents are worried. Charlotte Armstrong, who turned 2 in September, received a much lower dose of the drug during her recent infusion.

October 21, 2019 8:39pm EDT

Mom diagnosed with rare breast cancer during pregnancy delivers 'miracle' baby boy

Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.

October 21, 2019 8:41am EDT

Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient

A promising new vaccine could one day be a flu shot against breast cancer.

October 14, 2019 6:16pm EDT

Boy undergoing treatment for rare form of cancer asks for cards for 10th birthday

In honor of Carter’s 10th birthday this month, Joshua Willett said his son would like to receive birthday cards in the mail.

October 14, 2019 10:35am EDT

Former NFL star DeAngelo Williams sponsors over 500 mammograms, honors mom who died of breast cancer

Former NFL Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams’ foundation has sponsored more than 500 mammograms since 2015 to honor his mother who died of breast cancer. 

October 9, 2019 8:10pm EDT

Hours before death, North Carolina college student gets degree thanks to public schools superintendent

A North Carolina college student was able to receive his degree hours before his death thanks to the Rockingham County Schools superintendent

October 7, 2019 4:06pm EDT

Wheelchair-bound Alabama man who is dying of cancer gets baptized as final request

Thomas Roberts, dying of lung cancer, wheelchair-bound and unable to breathe without oxygen tubes, had a final request in life.

October 3, 2019 4:13pm EDT

Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead

The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.

September 19, 2019 5:53pm EDT

‘Angel dressed as a plumber’: Man fixes cancer patient’s boiler for free, helps thousands of others

A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.

September 17, 2019 3:42pm EDT

'Numbers went sky high': 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he’s undergoing chemotherapy again

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.

September 17, 2019 9:24am EDT

American cancer survivor becomes first to swim English Channel 4 times nonstop

An American cancer survivor has succeeded in her remarkable quest to swim across the English Channel four times in a row.

September 17, 2019 8:34am EDT