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If you’re facing cancer, so much can seem out of your control. But with a few strategies, you can still have some power over how you feel — in mind, body and spirit — as you get through chemotherapy. A cancer expert shares tips. 1. Start a...

6 Tips to Get Through Chemotherapy

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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

Everyday Health

Stupid Cancer supports young adults with cancer by addressing their unique challenges and fostering community through their resources, meetups, and annual CancerCon event.

Spotlight on: Stupid Cancer

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

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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

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

From Teddi Mellencamp revealing that she had more melanoma spots removed to Isabella Strahan announcing being cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week. Teddi Mellencamp revealed new spots of melanoma were found. “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum, Teddi Mellencamp, 43, shared that two new...

Teddi Mellencamp Reveals More Melanoma Lesions, Michael Strahan’s Daughter Cancer-Free and More

Los Angeles, CA

SurvivorNet

"Dance Moms" star and cancer survivor Abby Lee Miller, 58, has shared some impressive footage of herself embodying strength while using a walker to maneuver across an airplane she recently traveled on from London to Los Angeles.

Out Of Wheelchair, ‘Dance Moms’ Star Abby Lee Miller, 58, Goes Transatlantic– Precautions for Cancer Survivors Flying With Covid Uptick

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are different from head lice or pubic lice . Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape. There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead. This article discusses how to recognize body lice bites, where...

Body Lice Bites: Steps to Identifying and Treating Them

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Asia Sharif is raising awareness of the need for stem cell donors from ethnic minorities.

Woman's plea for stem cell donor after cancer relapse

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Colorado State

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

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Robin Quivers, the longtime co-host of the Howard Stern Show, has recently embraced a new look as she shed her wigs to openly showcase her bald head. In a recent appearance on the Stern Show Summer School, Quivers discussed her journey with cancer and how she has learned to embrace her natural appearance.

Robin Quivers Speaks Candidly About Cancer Diagnosis, Shows Off Bald Head Without Wig

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

New research indicates that more efficient treatment methods are available for patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy, suggesting that current FDA guidelines mandating that patients remain close to treatment centers for four weeks after receiving the therapy results in unnecessary challenges and additional medical costs. According to the findings, extending close...

CAR-T Cell Therapy Cancer Risks May Drop Off After Two Weeks of Therapy: Study

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Billiards icon Jeanette Lee, 53, who was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer in 2021 and suffered a heart attack earlier this year, has offered fans a health update, revealing she has started cardio rehabilitation and is "fighting a good fight" while battling chronic pain and weakness after undergoing chemotherapy for three years.

‘Black Widow’ Billiards Legend Jeannette Lee, 53, Starts Rehab After Surviving Heart Attack Amid Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Chronic Pain

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Local Family’s journey inspires new nonprofit to support those affected by cancer

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A new charitable foundation in the Quad Cities is turning a personal tragedy into a mission to support others facing cancer....

Local Family’s journey inspires new nonprofit to support those affected by cancer

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