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Pro-Golfer Jim Plotkin, 56, Said Leukemia Diagnosis & Treatment Threw Him ‘Through a Loop Mentally’ — Now, He Doesn’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Former pro golfer Jim Plotkin, 56, discovered a lump in his neck that test revealed to be leukemia, a type of blood cancer. While undergoing treatment, he also resorted to playing golf, which was therapeutic to his mental health treatment.
Hallmark Star Brennan Elliott Supports Beloved Wife Camilla Row, 45, After ‘Mass Excision’ Surgery Amid Stage Four Stomach Cancer Battle
Canadian actor Brennan Elliot's 45-year-old beloved wife and mom of two, Camilla Row Elliott, who previously beat an aggressive form of stomach cancer called poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma, recently underwent surgery in her fight against stomach cancer.
A Promising New Treatment Option: Research Shows Asciminib (Scemblix) is More Effective & Safer Than Standard Treatment for Newly-Diagnosed CML
This article reviews the presentation of the ASC4FIRST trial at the 2024 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of Asciminib in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia.
Practice-Changing Research Shows Imfinzi, a Type of Immunotherapy, Significantly Increases Survival for Certain Small Cell Lung Cancers
The research provides hope for small cell lung cancer, a more rare and often fast growing form of the disease. Imfinzi could reduce the risk of death by 27%.
Promising Targeted Therapy, Padcev, Falls Short of Meeting Goals for Advanced Breast Cancer — But May Still Have a Future Treating the Disease
Research presents at the ASCO Annual Meeting indicates that a promising targeted therapy did not meet clinical trial goals in advanced metastatic breast cancer.
Years Into Remission From Cancer, ‘Dexter’ Actor Michael C. Hall, 53, Now Helping Producing The Origin Story In Upcoming Prequel
Actor Michael C. Hall, 53, is preparing for the “Dexter” prequel while serving as executive producer for the new production. While filming the television series during its original run, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer he tried to keep private until chemo side effects made that increasingly difficult. He’s since reached remission.
Too Painful To Sit, Married Man, 57, Was ‘Embarrassed’ To Ask Wife To About Lump, Turned out To Be Cancer– His New Campaign To Help Others
A 57-year-old man who found it painful to sit down learned he had a lump on his butt. Admittedly, he was too embarrassed to ask his long-time wife to observe his butt to ensure a lump was present.
After Years of Pain, Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, 68, Says Cottage Cheese Helped Finally Lead To Getting Endometriosis Treatment
“Sister Act” star Whoopi Goldberg, 68, says she didn’t know anything about endometriosis, a benign condition affecting the uterus that can cause intense pain until an odd smell and a urinary tract infection brought her to the doctor where it was discovered.
A Year After Cancer Diagnosis, Emotional ‘Voice’ Star, 54, Sings for the First Time To Celebrate Mom’s 80th Birthday
"The Voice" singer Virginia Lillye, 54, took to the stage to sing for the first time in a year, and since her stage 3 ovarian cancer diagnosis, to commemorate her beloved mom's 80th birthday—and she sounds incredible, despite admitted she "started off a little rusty" at the start of her performance.
Famous TV Judge, 87, Remarkably Beats Hard-To-Treat Pancreatic Cancer After Several Rounds of Radiotherapy
Retired TV judge Frank Caprio, 87, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last Fall. After seven months of treatment, doctors found no evidence of disease, meaning he reached remission – a remarkable feat for a hard-to-treat cancer like pancreatic.
Tiny Survivor- ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Deavan Clegg Says Her 5-Year-Old Son Is ‘Thriving’ Amid Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Battle: ‘We Are Hoping He Will Get To Ring The Bell In August’
Former '90 Day Fiance' star Deavan Clegg, 27, has revealed her five-year-old son Taeyang is "thriving" amid his battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a disease he was diagnosed with just a month after turning three.
Mom, 46, Has Infected Toenail Turn Out To Be Melanoma: ‘It Has Changed My Life, But I Can Cope’
Donna Bointon, 46, started experiencing symptoms of an infected toe nail five years before being diagnosed with a rare type of skin cancer called acral melanoma. Now, the mom of two from Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, is sharing her story to help others understand skin cancer warning signs as the melanoma she was diagnosed with "changed her life."
‘Deadliest Catch’ Star ‘Wild Bill,’ a 67-Year-Old Navy Veteran, Says He’s ‘Going to Keep Going’ Until He Can’t Through Prostate Cancer
Navy veteran Bill Wichrowski, aka Captain Wild Bill from the long-running reality series 'Deadliest Catch,' announced in the show's Season 20 trailer that he is going through aggressive treatment for prostate cancer
Actress Angelina Jolie Turns 49 Amid Painful Divorce Brad Pitt, 60– Her Lasting Legacy Empowering Women To Prevent Cancer
As actress Angelina Jolie inches closer to a milestone birthday, he’s already had a life-lasting effect on millions of women wishing to know their cancer risk by encouraging genetic testing.
Miracle Motherhood For ‘Rescue Me’ Actress Natalie Distler Archer, 35, Feared She Wouldn’t Have Kids After Leukemia
“Rescue Me” actress Natalie Distler Archer, 35, was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer, at 24 years old. Doctors told her upon receiving chemotherapy, she may not be able to preserve her eggs. Fortunately, she could still fall pregnant and have two healthy children.
“Uncomfortable In My Jeans”– New Mom, 27, Discovers Vulvar Cancer— ‘Don’t Be Embarrassed and Get Checked’
London-based pilates instructor Louise Garcia, 43, had just given birth at age 27 when she was diagnosed with vulvar cancer, a rare gynecological cancer, which wound up coming back 15 years later, presenting different symptoms.
Katie Couric, 67, Urges Eye Cancer Screenings After Friend & Lead Singer of ’80s Tribute Band Diagnosed With Uveal Melanoma
Journalist Katie Couric is urging the crucial importance of eye cancer screenings after her beloved friend Cherie Martorana Neve, co-founder and lead singer of the '80s tribute band RUBIX KUBE, underwent surgery in her fight against a rare eye cancer called Uveal melanoma.
Jimmy Buffet’s Pal, Country Legend Alan Jackson, 65, Is Retiring to Spend More Time With Loved As He Manages Degenerative Disease
Singer Alan Jackson, a 65-year-old country music legend who was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) back in 2011, is looking forward to retiring to spend more time with loved one's amid his battle with a degenerative disease.
Michael Strahan’s Resilient Daughter Isabella, 19, Admits Her ‘Brain’ Is Likely The Most Expensive Thing She’s Wearing— How She’s Coping With Pain Amid Chemotherapy Treatment For Brain Cancer
"Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan's resilient 19-year-old daughter, Isabella Strahan, has been coping through pain amid her grueling chemotherapy treatments with a light-hearted attitude, as she recently joked about her "brain" likely being the most expensive thing she's wearing.
For Women Like Actress Naomi Watts, Early Menopause Is Linked To Increased Cancer Risk, Important New Study Finds
At 36 years old, British actress Naomi Watts experienced symptoms of early menopause [menopause that occurs before a woman turns 45]. Now, as Watts is 55 and spreading awareness for perimenopause, new research presented this week suggests women who are affected by menopause prior to turning 40 are at a heightened risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer.
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