“I’m not done with living”: Shannen Doherty gives update on stage 4 cancer Wednesday, November 29 by ABC NewsShannen Doherty isn't done fighting in her yearslong battle against stage 4 breast cancer."I don't want to die," the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 52, told People for its December 11 cover story."I'm not done with living. I'm not done... Read More.
New Mexico ‘downwinders’ fight for aid after Manhattan Project amid community’s cancer concerns Thursday, November 2 by ABC News(TULAROSA, N.M.) -- The Trinity Test, the detonation of the first atomic bomb in 1945, was a technical success -- the gadget, as it was codenamed, generated 18 kilotons of force, and the explosion set off the nuclear age. But many New Mexico residents... Read More.
Ex tennis pro Pete Sampras reveals his former actress wife, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, is battling ovarian cancer Monday, October 30 by ABC NewsRetired tennis pro Pete Sampras has gone public with news that his wife, former Mortal Kombat star Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, has been battling ovarian cancer.Noting he's normally "a pretty quiet and private person," he explained he wanted to inspire others... Read More.
DuBois YMCA holds Zumbathon this Saturday to raise money for breast cancer services Friday, October 27 by Louise BennettDUBOIS — The DuBois YMCA is hosting a “Party in Pink” Zumbathon Saturday morning to raise money for breast cancer services.Starting at 9 am, you can experience 90 minutes of Zumba and Zumba toning for a $10 minimum donation.If you don't want to Zumba,... Read More.
Chemotherapy drug could reduce risk of dying of cervical cancer: Study Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An already-approved chemotherapy drug could reduce the risk of dying of cervical cancer when added to the current treatment standard, according to new research presented at a major medical conference.The study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology, followed 500 people,... Read More.
Sam Neill “not remotely afraid” to die from cancer, but finds retirement “horrifying” Monday, October 16 by ABC NewsJurassic Park star Sam Neill is living with non-Hodgkin blood cancer — angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma — but he doesn't give it much thought."I know I've got it, but I'm not really interested in it," Neill, 76, tells Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 credits clinical trial with saving her life Monday, October 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Kate Korson was living out her dream of caring for rescue horses in Colorado and preparing to celebrate her 34th birthday when she said she received a surprising diagnosis.Just one week shy of her birthday, Korson said she was diagnosed with... Read More.
Linda Evangelista reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice in past 5 years Tuesday, September 5 by ABC NewsSupermodel Linda Evangelista has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice in the past five years.Speaking with WSJ. Magazine for the new Fall Men's Style issue, Evangelista detailed her history with the disease, starting with her initial diagnosis... Read More.
What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, the rare skin cancer that led to the death of Jimmy Buffett Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer.Buffet's website revealed he had been diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, but had been able to perform until recently, when his health began to decline.Here's... Read More.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with a "very treatable blood cancer" and has started treatment."After a few days of not feeling like myself this past week, I had some blood work done," the Louisiana Republican said... Read More.
