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Christina Applegate’s Beloved Daughter Sadie Admits ‘It’s Definitely Hard Seeing My Mom Struggle’ With Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate's 13-year-old daughter Sadie Grace Applegate LeNoble has admitted it's "definitely hard" seeing her mom struggle with her debilitating Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, a disease the "Married with Children" star discovered she had about three years ago.
Forever Young: The Essence of Cool, Dick Van-Dyke, 98, Grooving Across the Red Carpet. How the Actor Coped After Losing 2 Partners to Cancer
“The Dick Van Dyke Show” star is 98 yet exudes tons of energy and resilience. He lost two lovers roughly a year apart. His first wife and mother of his children died after battling pancreatic cancer. Then, a year later, his new lover was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Actors Like Natalie Portman Still Smoke Cigarettes Despite the Dangers — Kicking the Habit for Good Is Best to Reduce the Risk of a Future Cancer Diagnosis
A-lister Natalie Portman, 43, was spotted puffing on what appeared to be a cigarette last month, and roughly 28 million of Americans currently indulge in the habit.
‘Full House’ Alum Candace Cameron Bure, 48, Who Struggled With Depression, Commemorates 28th Wedding Anniversary With Heartwarming Photos
Actress Candace Cameron Bure, known for her iconic role as "D.J Tanner" in the hit TV series "Full House" and Netflix's "Fuller House," is honoring her 28th wedding anniversary with Russian-American former ice hockey player Valeri Vladimirovich "Val" Bure, whom she shares three children with, by sharing some heartwarming photos on social media.
‘The Voice’ Singer Virginia Lillye, 54, Battling Cancer Says She’d Be a ‘Complete Mess’ Without Her Husband After Reaching Remission Only for Cancer To Return
“The Voice” singer Virginia Lillye, 54, is hopeful she’s nearing the end of her treatment journey amid stage 3 ovarian cancer. She credits the love and support of her husband and family for helping her throughout her year-long cancer journey.
‘Breaking Bad’ Actor, 36, Proud to Drop 50 Pounds Without Ozempic. The Popular Weight-Loss Drug’s Impact on Potential Cancer Risks
Ozempic, the brand name of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide. It’s also known by the brand names Rybelsu and Wegovy. It is an FDA-approved prescription medication for adults with type 2 diabetes. Although it has not been FDA-approved for weight loss, some doctors have prescribed it. Recent studies points to the drug's positive impact on reducing cancer risk amid its ability to spur weight-loss.
Excruciating & Tender: TLC’s Mama June Says She ‘Moved Mountains’ To Get Late Daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Into Hospice Care After Cancer Battle
TLC's June "Mama June" Shannon, 44, has revealed she worked hard to get her late daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, the 29-year-old sister of reality star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, hospice care as she neared the end of her battle with stage 4 cancer battle.
Young Mom, 23, Diagnosed with One of the Rarest Female Cancers with Only 300 Known Cases, Was First Mistakenly Told She Was Pregnant Again
In 2009, mom of three Courtney Snailum, 23 at the time, was told she was pregnant again, then doctors discovered she had an extremely rare case of uterine cancer called PSTT, placental site trophoblastic tumor, which can occur from leftover cells that attach the placenta to the uterine wall during pregnancy
Man, 24, Who Called Himself a ‘Tanning Addict’ Believed Bump on His Back Was a Bug Bite, Turns Out It Was Skin Cancer Spreading to His Groin
A man who started using tanning beds weekly at age 16 found himself with a spot on his back that was itchy, sore to touch, and would bleed. A biopsy revealed it was stage 3 melanoma, a potentially dangerous form of skin cancer because of its ability to spread.
Pfizer’s Global Oncology Leader Suneet Varma Says Patient Education For Earlier Screening & Disease Identification Is a Major Part of His Strategy
Suneet Varma, Global Oncology & U.S. President at Pfizer, tells SurvivorNet that the company aims to continue making progress related to improving cancer screening rates by leveraging technology to better educate patients.
Study Says Diabetes Drug Mounjaro May Help Treat Sleep Apnea
New research, published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine, has suggested that the GLP-1 drug Tirzepatide—sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound for type-2 diabetes and weight loss—can help treat sleep apnea.
Johnson & Johnson Blood Cancer Leader Brewer Lays Out Strategy To Break the Cycle and Improve Diversity In Clinical Trials
Tyrone Brewer, President of U.S. Hematology at Johnson & Johnson, acknowledges the healthcare industry's struggle with diversifying clinical trials. However, he’s helping lead the charge in reversing this trend, instilling hope and optimism for a more inclusive future in healthcare research.
Few Sun Worshippers Think Chemo; For Glamorous 20-Year-Old Beach Lover, Freckle Turned Out To Dangerous Melanoma
Teisha Ward, a sun worshipper from Melbourne, Australia, was just 20 years old when she learned that a freckle on her shoulder blade was melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer.
Seattle Tech Worker, 33, Discovers Food Intolerance Symptoms Are Actually Colon Cancer —
Raquel A. was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 33 after experiencing increased and abnormal bowel movements—symptoms she dismissed as a food intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a debilitating condition impacting the stomach and manifesting in symptoms such as diarrhea and constipation, which actress Kirsten Dunst understand all too well.
‘Walking Dead’ Star Erik Jensen, 53, Doing Regains Weight After Colon Cancer, Credits Music From Bob Dylan, Bob Marley & David Bowie for Helping Him Through Treatment
“Walking Dead” star Erik Jensen, 53, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer last year. After his diagnosis, he started chemotherapy treatment, which had a positive effect on his tumors.
26-Year-Old Woman, Whose Mole Developed Into 20 Tumors, Urges Skin Cancer Screenings After Stage Four Melanoma Diagnosis
Helen Bailey, a 26-year-old woman from Alabama, is hoping her stage four skin cancer diagnosis will encourage others to protect themselves from the sun and get checked annually by a dermatologist, as a cancerous mole on her back turned into 20 tumors spread across her body.
News Personality Amy Robach, 51, Jokingly Says She Has ‘Self-Imposed Heart Palpitations’ After Unusual Arm Pain— Coping With Overwhelming Emotions After Cancer
TV personality Amy Robach, 51, recently experienced an unusual feeling in her arm while exercising, and nervously thought she was having a heart problem. However, it turned out to be anxiety, something she's dealt with after beating stage 2 invasive breast cancer a decade ago.
Remembering ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Star Beth Chapman Who Battled Stage 4 Lung Cancer. The Ongoing Progress In Finding Effective Lung Cancer Treatment
“Dog the Bounty Hunter” star Beth Chapman was the wife of famed bounty hunter Duane Chapman on the popular reality TV show. She was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 and beat it. However, a year later, she learned the cancer actually spread to her lungs. She died in 2019 at age 51.
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