Cancer

U.S. breast cancer death rates decreased by about 1% per year between 2013 and 2018. What were the new case rates during that same stretch? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared an update. In a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released in January 2022, the CDC said that annual breast cancer

Tennis legend Chris Evert lost her sister Jeanne to ovarian cancer in 2020. Following her sister’s battle, genetic testing led Evert to get a preventive hysterectomy herself. This recent procedure led to a startling discovery. In a tweet last week, the former world No. 1 tennis player and 18-time Grand Slam winner said, “I wanted

Lucy Donmoyer may only be six years old, but she’s already been through more than most adults. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Lucy’s mom noticed that Lucy wasn’t being her normal self and continuously had a fever. She was also complaining that her back and hip hurt. After receiving exams and bloodwork, which revealed that

Dr. Karl Viddal, a family physician, was hospitalized for nearly two months with COVID-19. He was in a medically induced coma for 28 days and spent more than 30 days on a ventilator. He was fighting for his life and lost a lot of his lung function. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition When he was coming out

At just ten years old, Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel has already been through more than most people go through in their entire lives. DJ has been battling brain cancer for the past few years. And while things have been rough, he’s finally had something to smile about. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 DJ has always wanted to be

Keanu Reeves is a rare gem — a celebrity who makes headlines for his acts of thoughtful kindness, instead of careless controversy. The star has played iconic roles in The Matrix and John Wick series and pop culture presence through cult classics like Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure that make him one of the internet’s

It’s January and it’s a new year. A chance to try new things, form new habits, and for new year resolutions to be in full swing. Perhaps on your list is to exercise a little more, eat your 5-a-day, or even stop smoking. For many, January is a time to reduce alcohol intake or go

Manish, Kathy and their two children, Kitty and Mani. More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but sadly there are still those who run out of treatment options and have to face death far earlier than they ever imagined. For parents, who naturally expected to be a part of their children’s lives for many

David Bennett Sr., of Maryland, suffered from terminal heart disease and was ineligible for a regular heart transplant or an artificial heart pump because of how severe his condition was. But a first-of-its-kind heart transplant has saved his life. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Doctors at the University of Maryland Medicine received emergency authorization from the

Non small cell lung cancer cells. A new treatment for some people with a type of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will now be routinely available on the NHS in England, following its approval by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The decision means the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in combination

In 2018, three-year-old Aubrey English captured the hearts of people all over the world after a video went viral of her dancing to her favorite singer, Ciara, while battling cancer. Today, Aubrey, now six, thankfully won her fight and is now in remission! Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Despite her cancer diagnosis, Aubrey remained positive and

When Kelsey Kulick’s now husband, Michael, proposed to her, she knew right away that she wanted to be able to sign her vows for his parents who are both deaf. She ran it by Michael, who thought it would be a great idea. Kelsey then contacted Michael’s aunt with her idea. His aunt knows sign

All cancer treatments have a common aim: to destroy tumour cells or keep them under control. Ideally, they cause tumours to shrink, but drugs can also be considered successful if they stop tumours growing. However, the effects don’t always last forever. Sometimes a drug can have an initial impact on a cancer’s size or growth,

A hospital in Monterey County, California welcomed its last baby of 2021 into the world, followed shortly by the first baby of 2022 – and they were twins! According to a press release shared by Natividad, Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was born at 11:45 p.m. on December 31st, 2021, and his twin sister, Alyin Yolanda Trujillo,

Brandy Weaver has been a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan since she was a little girl. Recently, the metastatic breast cancer patient was invited by her friend to enjoy a Cowboys watch party. That wasn’t all that was waiting for her, though. There was a surprise in store that would make her day. Weaver and her

Since its inception in 1916, the National Parks Service (NPS) has grown into a network of beautiful locations visited by about 275 million people each year. In its wake, the NPS has left behind countless female victims. Female employees of the NPS have for years entered work environments where the “good ol’ boy” mentality remains

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), depicted above. This week, Wales announced changes to their cervical screening programme. The change – which will bring Wales in line with the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee – advises that all people with a cervix aged between 25 and 64

Interested in protecting yourself against breast cancer? Recent research shows you could do yourself a lot of good by just getting out of the house or office and into the sunshine for a while. Until recently, it was recommended to limit sun exposure in order to decrease the risk of skin cancer, but more and

The Christmas season is all about doing things to show others we care and spreading holiday cheer. This year, donations from generous supporters have allowed GreaterGood, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, to spread lots of good Christmas cheer by sending toys and basic necessities to at-risk and needy children. Photo: Organization of Hope, MD

Aria, Austin, and Isabella Amos are still teenagers, but they’ve already spent years helping homeless animals. The Australian siblings were just kids when they joined their parents, Rachel and Anthony Amos, on a cross-country road trip across the United States. For 3 years, the Amos’ lived and traveled in an RV to raise awareness about

Google the word ‘cancer’ and millions of results will appear. Like anything on the internet, some will lead to useful, accurate information, while others will be inaccurate, or even dangerously misleading. Often, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction. Much of the inaccurate information can look and sound perfectly plausible. But if you

One breast cancer patient is attempting to inspire other women between the ages of 50 to 70 to be brave and take advantage of breast cancer screenings by dressing up as a different superhero for every chemotherapy treatment she undergoes. 57-year-old Veronica Young is battling an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her cancer was diagnosed

The holiday season is a time of giving, and that means different things for different people. Sometimes it makes sense to gift time with loved ones or acts of kindness, but other times it’s nice to have physical presents to get or receive. For families with young children, celebrating Christmas with presents can be magical.

What were you most preoccupied with when you were 11 years old? For most of us, that age is a time of transition and growth — such as making new friends, exploring hobbies, or succeeding in sports. For Monty Hernandez, an 11-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, this is an important age as well, but for different

My oh my, we are on the cusp of a new year! That can bring so many feelings for patients, families, staff. Some are relieved the last year is over, some are anxious about the new year, and still, others are eager for a new year of life. It can be a time of ‘resolutions’

Not all heroes wear capes. Every day people can turn into real-life superheroes when the occasion calls for it – like the truck driver who became a hero after saving the lives of eight people during a horrific car crash that happened Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, photos began to circulate across social media that

Carter and Ashton Kroeger may only be in high school, but they are already helping teenagers all over the country who are struggling with mental health issues. The brothers co-founded the Persevere Project, a nonprofit that focuses on giving teenagers information an resources on suicide prevention. Their mission is to offer a safe space where

Sadly, many people have lost their jobs during the pandemic, and life has become harder than ever. Some people, especially single parents, have nowhere to turn. That’s where Family Haven comes in. Family Haven, a program run by the Salvation Army in Alabama, is not only a place of shelter, refuge, and safety, but it