Most parents and doctors wouldn’t even consider inducing labor early unless it were absolutely medically necessary. But, one mother decided that giving birth early was important to another member of the family. Namely, her daughter who was dying from a brain tumor.
Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.
Lindsey Miller, who looks healthy but is suffering from liver cancer, wants to start dating again. And to announce she is back on the scene, the 26-year old shot a YouTube video in which she asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played a cancer patient in ’50/50,’ out for a cup of coffee. Will Gordon-Levitt say yes? Watch Lindsey’s video below and keep your fingers crossed for her.
A new analysis found that prolonged sitting and a lack of physical activity could be the cause of more than 90,000 new cases of breast cancer and colon cancer reported each year.
While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.
October 11, 2011 Today, we met Sabrina Underwood. To say this amazing young woman has had a lot of tough times is an understatement. When she was just 3, she was diagnosed with leukemia. After several years of treatment, her mom smiles with a tear in her eye
Camp Rainbow Gold was established 25 years ago by the American Cancer Society. It's a week long celebration of life for nearly 85 cacer survivors that provides them an "escape from the rigors of thier illness." The camp is free to these children and their families and is fully staffed by a medical team and a licensed social worker to make sure that the children are supported both emotionally and medically.
Every year, a bunch of bikers with big hearts get together and rally around the busses and escort them to camp. This year, around 500 bikers are expected to participate in the Motorcycle Escort to Camp Rainbow Gold.
Alice Pyne may not have a lot of time, but she's determined to make the most of what she has.
Alice is a 15-year-old British girl with terminal cancer who is made waves with a bucket list she's posted online.
June 8, 2011 If you've been holding your cell phone a foot from your ear ever since you heard that it's a "possible carcinogen," relax. It just means cell phones MIGHT cause cancer. Here are four things from Healthline.com that people use every day that are even riskier.
#1.) Coffee. This makes me really sad, because I LOVE my coffee. Apparently, it's been shown to PREVENT some types of cancer: A study last month said men who have six or more cups a day are 60% LESS likely to develop fatal prostate cancer. But coffee's still classified as a PROBABLE carcinogen.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer.
The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer.
April 8, 2011
"No child should die in the dawn of life" And thanks to you, the life saving research continues at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. This year you raised $48,224 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!
We'd like to thank Kiwi Loco for making this years event possible.
March 28, 2011 We found this on our lawn this morning.
It's a piece of pretty smart viral marketing courtesy of the American Cancer Society. Maybe you've seen one of these where you are today? Basically, you pay a $5 fee and those responsible will come take it away
