Alex Trebek Has Died from Pancreatic Cancer
Alex Trebek, a beloved TV figure since the early 1970s, has died from pancreatic cancer. Known for his stint at the helm of Jeopardy! since 1984, the [...]
Today Show Host Al Roker Prostate Cancer Announcement
Longtime TODAY weatherman and co-host Al Roker announced Friday that he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery to treat the disease. Roker, 66, said, [...]
Men, Let’s Get Breast Cancer Off Our Chests
Breast Cancer Awareness Month generally focuses on women. But did you know: The American Cancer Society estimates more than 2,600 new cases of invasive breast [...]
Jeff Bridges – The Dude has Cancer
The Dude has cancer. On Oct. 19, 2020, Jeff Bridges announced he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Bridges won an [...]
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a result of abnormal changes within cells. Usually, cells grow and divide to give the body new cells as needed. Old or [...]
These Boobs Were Made for Walkin’
It’s time to think pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and remember: Cancer is a word – not a sentence. As we continue to [...]
COVID-19, cancer, and what lies ahead
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, health care officials are concerned about the long-term effects on cancer patients. Delays in treatment, or [...]
Chadwick Boseman’s death shines light on colon cancer
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman should be a wakeup call. He was diagnosed with Stage III cancer four years ago and passed away on [...]
The Key to Unlocking Metastasis
Researchers at Emory University have found tiny finger-like projections are the driving force behind the invasive behavior in a rare subset of lung cancer cells. [...]
What is Metastatic Cancer?
If you’re battling cancer, the possibility of cancer spreading is a concern. When cancer cells move from the primary location to other parts of the [...]