I watched two relatives go through cancer treatment. When I received my own diagnosis, I was thankful that my chemotherapy was more tolerable. Before receiving my own diagnosis, I never imagined what chemotherapy treatment would be like. I recalled as a young child witnessing what some of my relatives went...

Undergoing Chemo Was Not What I Imagined It Would Be

New York Post

A woman who lost her tongue to cancer had it reconstructed with flesh from her left arm – and has a tattoo on it.

Jennifer Alexander, 52, was 37 when she was first diagnosed with stage one tongue cancer.

For over a decade before that she had a recurring leukoplakia – a painful white patch on her tongue caused by HPV.

But in August 2009, she developed a blueberry-sized tumour, and rushed to a dentist where she was given a biopsy.



After undergoing surgery on August 21, 2009 to remove the tumour, the cancer returned twice – in October 2017 and October 2019.

In March...

I lost my tongue to cancer —I had a new one made from my arm with a tattoo

As I visit the cancer center for chemotherapy to treat my CLL, I can’t help but take note of how different cancer may look in each person. Having chemotherapy for my chronic lymphocytic leukemia is like walking on a pond of ice. I feel like I’m always wondering if and when it’s going to crack. Every time I check in with the receptionist and the nurse calls my name, I wonder, will my blood pressure be in a good range? I’ve learned to keep both legs on the ground and not to cross them. Will my temperature be normal? What will my blood chemistry reveal today? I’ve learned to wear a short-sleeved shirt even though the room is cold. Have I lost more weight? I’ve learned to check my weight at home before going to the cancer center, so I can compare it with the weight on their scale. Usually, their scale is right on target with mine. All these concerns are lingering in my head, like the cloud over Charlie Brown.

The Anxieties I Face Before Chemo Treatments for CLL

The Independent

A father who had pins and needles in his face and fingers while on holiday was given just months to live.Robert Armstrong, 58, a marine engineer from Felixstowe, East Suffolk, began feeling “pins and needles” on the right side of his body a few months after hurting his back in January 2023.But what the father-of-two thought was a trapped nerve turned out to be a large inoperable tumour in the middle of his brain.In a matter of weeks, Rob’s symptoms deteriorated and he started losing his vision, sensation and movement, as well as being constantly tired.Rob underwent a type of...

Father with pins and needles told by doctors he has huge deadly brain tumour

A woman has said her love of cooking helped her get through her "darkest days" while being treated for bowel cancer. Maria Honeker, 47, from High Littleton near Bath, said learning more about food and healthy living helped her change her mindset from "death" to "life" and to care for her body during chemotherapy.

Cooking helped woman with cancer through 'darkest days'

The US Sun

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer. Looking back, I wish at the time of my cancer diagnosis the doctors had said to me plainly:. “Mark, your biopsy shows...

What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

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“General Hospital” star Cameron Mathison, 54, and longtime wife Vanessa of 22 years are separating. However, the couple intends to remain friends as they share two children. During Mathison’s cancer journey, he credited Vanessa for supporting him.

Surviving Cancer, Now Divorce, ‘General Hospital’ Star Cameron Mathison, 54, Plans Next Chapter

Virginia State

Heman Bekele's innovative soap offers hope for accessible skin cancer treatment, earning him national acclaim as he balances high school with groundbreaking research. At just 15 years old, Heman Bekele has already achieved what many seasoned scientists only dream of creating a potential breakthrough in skin cancer treatment. Bekele, a...

15-Year-Old Scientist Who Created A Soap That Could Treat Skin Cancer Named TIME's 2024 Kid Of The Year

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"It’s one of hope and survival but also one of reality for many people."
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Man’s life saved by his dog who sensed cancer before diagnosis

A woman is being treated for skin cancer after her 11-year-old daughter spotted a mole on her back as she stepped out of the shower. Natasha, of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, was getting ready for her daughter Maisy's football game when the youngster pointed out the mole. The 43-year-old teaching assistant...

Mum's cancer diagnosis after daughter spots mole

Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Cancer-related fatigue guidelines from 2024 explained which interventions help manage the side effect and explain why certain medications may not be helpful. The updated 2024 guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Society of Integrative Oncology (ASCO-SIO) included several interventions — such as exercise and acupressure — to help manage cancer-related fatigue in adult survivors of cancer.

Updated Cancer-Related Fatigue Guidelines List Helpful Interventions

Kirkwood, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 1, 2023. It has since been updated. Delayne Ivanowski, a 25-year-old nurse from Kirkwood, Missouri, had been keeping a secret plan to donate a kidney to her father, John Ivanowski, for the last few months. John had been diagnosed with a form of kidney disease known as IgA nephropathy two years ago. Despite the prognosis, John had repeatedly told Delayne that he did not want her to donate a kidney to him. Tests revealed that John was in kidney failure and Delayne knew he needed a transplant, as reported by Good Morning America.

25-year-old daughter defies her father's request and secretly donates her kidney to save his life

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The cancer is so rare that there is not enough data to know how often it occurs.

'Our son's cancer care before his death was brutal'

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

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The writer had to put her retirement on hold when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She survived the cancer, but her future is still uncertain.

I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

Wide Open Country

Live like you were dying, isn't that what Tim McGraw sings? Not gonna lie, this story messed me up. It's so sad but also very inspirational in a lot of ways. One 8-year-old boy finally got to live his skydiving dream, checking it off his bucket list. He has terminal brain cancer, but he's not letting that stop him,

8-Year-Old Boy Finally Lives Skydiving Dream After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

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When Is My Cancer Birthday?

More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is...

When Is My Cancer Birthday?

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