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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.
5 Things the LGBTQ+ Community Needs to Know About Cancer Prevention, Finding the Right Doctor, and Overcoming Shame
Members of the LGBTQ+ community face elevated cancer risks, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society in the realm of increased smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity.
Olympic Figure Skater Tara Lipinski, 42, Had An ‘Athlete Mindset’ Amid Five-Year Struggle With Fertility, Which She Calls ‘The Most Difficult Thing That I’ve Ever Encountered’
Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, who welcomed her first baby, a girl named Georgie Winter, via surrogate, last fall, after a five-year struggle with infertility, has recounted her fertility journey as "most difficult" thing she's ever endured.
Elton John, 77, Managed The Stigma of Being Gay, Overcome Prostate Cancer– How Stigma Can Hinder the LGBTQ Community’s Cancer Care?
A new study published in “Cancer” notes the LGBTQ+ community faces added societal stressors such as stigma, discrimination, lack of acceptance, and access to care, contributing to this group being more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and be obese, all known cancer risk factors.
Bus Driver, 54, Who Struggled to Pee Says He Had an Unusual Pea-Sized Freckle ‘Down There’ That Turned out To Be Penile Cancer. He Now Copes With Shame Surrounding Diagnosis
A man, 54, who had an unsuspecting spot on the tip of his penis learned it was a sign of rare penile cancer, where tissues in the penis become cancerous. He underwent a total penectomy (removal of the penis) for treatment, leaving him to use a flexible tube to urinate.
How To Reduce Cancer Mortality By A Dramatic 20%: Oncology Association Leader Hudis Says Improving Access to Already Existing Standard of Care & Prevention Would Make Enormous Impact
ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis says improving access to quality care and medical studies are among the organization's top priorities.
Big News for Actor Patrick Dempsey As Joins ‘Dexter’ Prequel ‘Original Sin’– His Continued Dedication To Cancer Survivors
Actor Patrick Dempsey, 58, is heading back to the small screen, as it was announced on Thursday that he is joining the cult show Dexter's prequel, Dexter: Original Sin, which has already begun production in Miami.
Johnny Depp, 61, To Portray Satan Opposite Actor Jeff Bridges, 74, Who Will Play God in New Biblical Comedy – The Irony for a Cancer Survivor
“Big Lebowski” star Jeff Bridges, 74, lands a new starring role opposite Johnny Depp, literally and figuratively. The two will star in a new Biblical comedy—Depp will portray Satan, and Bridges will portray God.
Desperately Trying To Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence, ‘Home Edit’ Star Clea Shearer, 42, Will Do ‘Whatever It Takes Amid 6th Surgery Since Diagnosis
“The Home Edit” star Clea Shearer, 42, underwent her sixth surgery since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. This latest procedure removed her ovaries in a procedure called an oophorectomy, which can lower your cancer risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
How ‘Iceman’ Val Kilmer, 64, Finally Found Peace– Once Controversial, Cancer Survivor Now Spends “Delightful” Afternoons Immersed in His Garden
'Top Gun' legend Val Kilmer, 64, once known for his controversial work ethic, continues to find peace through art after some tumultuous times. The actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, and he spends a lot of time "immersed" in his creativity.
Feeling Good Enough To Be Silly, Inside Selma Blair’s Sassy Week In Paris, Living So Well With Chronic Disease
Actress Selma Blair, 51, has landed overseas for Paris Fashion Week and the City of Lights undoubtedly looks good on her. The fashionista, who has been vocal about her ups and downs since her 2018 multiple sclerosis diagnosis, appears to be thriving more than ever as she displays her silly and sassy personality to fans on social media.
Senior Citizens Abusing Cannabis: Alarming Rise in Marijuana Related Health Problems For Older Americans In States With Legalization
Many seniors such as Tommy Chong, 86, of Cheech and Chong fame, are using cannabis — though the stoner comedy legend has been an open weed smoker his whole life. Chong has been particularly vocal about using it to get through prostate cancer treatment, which is often widely acceptable for medical use. However, for those new to this habit for recreational purposes, a new study published in JAMA network says that there is a "growing number" of older people developing an "unhealthy relationship" with the drug.
Twitch Star ‘Ninja,’ 32, Is Celebrating His Cancer-Free Diagnosis — Raising Awareness for Health Checkups Amid a Cancer Boom in Younger Adults
With over a staggering 50 million followers on his social media channels, it's safe to say that Twitch streaming star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, 32, is single-handedly making a difference in raising cancer awareness by candidly sharing his recent melanoma diagnosis in March — and urging his younger-generation fans to take better care of their health.
Hairdresser, 52, Was Repeatedly Dismissed When Seeking Answers About Spot on Lip — Seeking Multiple Opinions Led to Melanoma Diagnosis
A woman, 52, who noticed a tiny white spot on her lip sought her doctor’s opinion in case it needed swift medical attention. However, her concerns were dismissed twice until another doctor examined the tissue to discover melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
It ‘Took 15 ER & Urgent Care Visits’ for Doctors to Diagnose This 34-Year-Old Nonsmoker’s Lung Cancer — These Were Her First Symptoms
34-year-old Ashley Vassallo, a nonsmoker, developed a "subtle" lingering cough and "heaviness" in her chest in 2021 that were dismissed as COVID symptoms, but she was actually in an early stage of lung cancer. The hospice social worker had to advocate for herself for over a year to get some answers, and finally received her advanced lung cancer diagnosis that should never have progressed.
‘Seinfeld’ Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 63, on How Facing Breast Cancer Prompted ‘Shift’ in Her Priorities
"Seinfeld" actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 63, is looking back on how her stage two breast cancer battle affected her perception on life. And although further details regarding her full diagnosis remain unclear, one thing is for sure—her mindset changed.
Legendary Gymnast Mary Lou Retton’s Mysterious Health Battle— She Still Can’t Get Answers. Tips On Avoiding Misdiagnosis & Being Your Own Advocate
Iconic retired gymnast Mary Lou Retton, known for winning a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, was hospitalized last October with a mysterious health issue affecting her lungs, however, doctors have yet to figure out a precise reason as to why this is happening to her.
56-Year-Old Mom of Two’s Constant & Painful ‘Intense Tingling’ Turned Out To Be Blood Cancer
Carol McGachie, a mom of two from West Lothian in Scotland, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma—a rare type of blood cancer—after experiencing a painful "intense tingling" throughout her body that wouldn't go away.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Ashley Benson, 34, Insists She Hasn’t Used Ozempic For Weight Loss & Urges ‘Don’t Discredit People Who Also Work Very Hard To Get Their Body Back’
Actress and singer Ashley Benson, known for her role as Hanna Marin in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars," is insisting she hasn't used weight loss drugs, like the highly popular drug Ozempic, something many celebrities and people across the country have taken to shed pounds
Prayers for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor Ian McKellen, 85, Who Battled Prostate Cancer as He Copes With Latest Health Scare Amid Stage Play
“Lord of the Rings” actor Ian McKellen, 85, is recovering after falling off stage during a fight scene in a stage play. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006 but was considered “low risk.” He followed a “watch and wait” or active surveillance approach for treatment.
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