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Meet The First Female To Compete In Surfing As An Amputee Above The Knee- Remarkably Competing Against Men & Shredding Gnarly Waves
We're admiring some inspirational amputees who have portrayed their resilience through adversity via social media—with their impressive mountain climbing, aerial acrobatics, and even surfing skills.
Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer.
Actress and Breast Cancer Advocate Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, Pays Tribute to Late Stepfather, Says Her Professional Demeanor Comes From Him
“Trading Places” actress Jamie Lee Curtis says in a heartfelt social media post that her late stepfather helped shape her into who she is today, and she misses him deeply.
‘I’m in Pain Constantly’ — A 37-Year-Old Mom of 2 With Bloating, Blood in Stool Told IBS May Be the Issue, Instead She Learned It Was Stage 4 Cancer
A mother of two experiencing bloating and blood in her stool was told her worrisome symptoms could be a vitamin D deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage 4 bowel (colorectal) cancer. Treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery, helped her reach remission.
‘They Found Something’ – Reality TV Star Kris Jenner, 68, Says Her Ovaries Are ‘Sacred’ But Willing to Have Them Taken Out Amid Cancer Scare
“The Kardashians” reality TV star Kris Jenner, 68, says a recent doctor visit helped discover she had a tumor on her ovary which called for the removal of her ovaries.
Do You Have Chronic Hives? New Study Suggests Diagnosis May Be Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
People who have experienced a diagnosis of chronic hives may have a significantly higher risk of getting diagnosed with cancer, according to a new study published in a respected medical journey.
‘Most Unlikely of Friendships’: Real Housewives Star Kyle Richards Calls Singer Morgan Wade One of Her ‘Best Friends’ — The Power of Support Goes a Long Way for the Cancer Pre-vivor
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards, 55, and country singer Morgan Wade, 29, have forged a close friendship in recent years that’s been showcased across social media.
47 Years of Marriage Full of Rockin’ for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Who Stuck By Each Other Amid Marital Strife & Health Battles
This year marks Sharon and Ozzy’s 47th Wedding Anniversary. The couple’s marriage had its share of ups and downs, but when tough times arose, they were always there for each other.
Charlotte Mom, 49, Saved By Experimental Life Saving Medicine, Thriving 12-Years Later: Guide To Accessing Clinical Trials
A woman diagnosed with advanced triple-negative breast cancer in 2012 had already seen several treatment options fail, leaving her doctors to give her a year left to live. However, she found hope in a clinical trial that used an immunotherapy treatment that allowed her to live “cancer-free” 12 years after her diagnosis.
“I Felt Better With A Tan” Says Woman, 58, Addicted to Using Sunbeds, The Tennis Ball-Sized Chunk of Foot Removed Due to Skin Cancer
A woman, 58, who used tanning beds for a decade straight beginning in her late teens, was later diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma, a potentially dangerous form of skin cancer. Amid treatment, doctors had to remove a tennis ball-size part of her foot due to the cancer spreading near her ankle.
The “Smoldering” Blood Cancer Diagnosis For General Hospital Actor, His Co-Star’s Fear, And How They Grew Closer
“General Hospital” star John York, 65, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and multiple smoldering myeloma, which are blood and bone marrow disorders. His diagnosis deeply impacted fellow co-star Josh Kelly.
“The Talk” Host Amanda Kloots, 42, Says Grief Helped Her Become a ‘New Person’ Four Years After Losing Husband Nick Cordero To COVID-19
Four years have passed since TV personality Amanda Kloots, known for being a co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk," lost her loving husband Nick Cordero to COVID-19—and now, the 42-year-old mom of one has revealed how grief has helped her become a "new person in every way."
55-Year-Old Hair Stylist’s Strange Swallowing Symptom & Lump On Her Neck Turned Out To Be Rare Cancer: ‘It Went From Zero To a Hundred Real Fast’
Donna Harper, a 55-year-old hairstylist and mom of two from Ontario, Canada, has recounted how quickly she was diagnosed with a rare type of head and neck cancer after finding an unusual lump on the back of her neck.
Hopeful For Continued Remission, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill, 76, Says There Are So Many Things He Wants To Do
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill, 76, is in remission from an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, and he's remaining hopeful his continued treatment will keep him showing no signs or symptoms of disease "for many years to come."
For Advanced Breast Cancer With a PIK3CA Mutation, A New Three-Drug Combination Doubles Progression-Free Survival, According to New Study
Inavolisib is showing promising results for patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that tests positive for a PIK3CA mutation
70 Years After John Wayne’s Film ‘The Conqueror,’ a New Documentary Alleges Cancer-Causing Radiation Exposure Near The Utah Film Site
A new documentary about the health issues surrounding the 1956 film 'The Conqueror,' which starred late film star John Wayne, tells the story of the alleged cancer-causing radiation exposure that potentially affected cast and crew members in Utah, with many dying later from the disease.
Like Alex Trebek, ESPN Sportscaster Dick Vitale, 85, Vows To Return To Work After Fourth Cancer Diagnosis
Beloved ESPN sports analyst Dick Vitale, who was diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time and underwent surgery this week to remove lymph nodes, has insisted he will "win this battle." His surgery comes shortly after his recent vow to get back to work after battling vocal cord cancer and recovering from vocal cord surgery to make his voice stronger.
Survivor Mathew Knowles Celebrates 11th Wedding Anniversary in St. Tropez: ‘Grateful for the Love, Happiness and Vulnerability We Have Together’
Mathew Knowles, 72, the music mogul who helped launch the careers of his daughter Beyoncé and Solange, is celebrating another milestone as the breast cancer survivor rings in his 11th wedding anniversary in the South of France with his wife Gena.
‘Shots With Cher’ — Actress, Breast Cancer Survivor, and MS Warrior Christina Applegate, 52, Says There’s A Lot Left on Her Bucket List
Christina Applegate, 52, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, and her day-to-day life has become more challenging as she lives with the chronic condition that causes numbness or tingling in the limbs. Despite this, she still focuses on the positive and achieving her long-term goals.
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