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Indiana News Anchor Went to ER With ‘Embarrassing’ Stomach Pain — Seeking Answers Enabled Doctor to Catch Her Ovarian Cancer in Early Stages
An Indiana news anchor shares her ovarian cancer diagnosis after experiencing stomach pains and bloating she first planned to ignore. However, at the insistence of her family, she went to the doctor who found the cancerous tumor.
Baseball Legend Ryne Sandberg, 64, Hits New Milestone: Latest Scans Found ‘No Signs of Cancer’ Months After Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg, 64, is celebrating a milestone in his metastatic prostate cancer journey. He’s battled cancer since January, and his latest scans found no signs of cancer since finishing chemotherapy.
‘Overwhelming, Traumatic’: Bradley Cooper, 49, Opens Up About Struggles of Caring for His Late Father Through Cancer in Emotional New Documentary
Actor Bradley Cooper, 49, is shining a light on caregiving, aiming to raise a bigger conversation about the challenging experience affecting millions in a new PBS documentary set to release next year.
CNN’s Sara Sidner, 51, to Take Break From Anchor Desk to Undergo Breast Cancer Surgery, Says Treatment is ‘More of a Marathon Than a Sprint’
CNN news anchor Sara Sidner, 51, finished 16 rounds of chemotherapy, but her cancer journey is far from over. Since chemo didn’t fully treat her stage 3 breast cancer, she’s preparing for breast cancer surgery.
Check Your Fingernails. If You Have This Oddity, You May Be at Higher Risk of Cancer, New Study Says— Understanding BAP1 tumor Predisposition Syndrome,
Could your fingernails reveal your cancer risk? A new study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests a fingernail oddity known as onychopapilloma—a benign tumor abnormality which causes thickening of one nail and a colored band along the length it—could reveal BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome.
Woman, 41, Says She Struggled To Cope With New ‘Petite’ Breasts Following Breast Reconstruction – Coping With Your New Body After Cancer Treatment
A woman, 41, with a family history of breast cancer, was diagnosed with the disease. After undergoing initial treatment, she received a double mastectomy and reconstruction to reduce her chances of cancer returning.
Shannen Doherty, 52, Says She Regrets Not Having Both Breasts Removed Initially After First Cancer Diagnosis– Empowering Women to Learn Their Options
Actress Shannen Doherty, 52, who is living with advanced-stage cancer, is sharing what she would have done differently after her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis, and hoping to make women more aware of their options so they can make a more informed choice.
‘Below Deck’ Star Ashling Lorger Reaches One-Year Milestone ‘Cancer-Free’ After Undergoing Treatment for Skin Cancer
“Below Deck” reality TV star turned skin cancer advocate Ashling Lorger marks one year since she was diagnosed with melanoma, a potentially deadly type of skin cancer. She underwent treatment, and no signs of cancer appeared in follow-up scans recently.
The Enduring Connection Between ‘Dead to Me’ and Christina Applegate’s Multiple Sclerosis Revelation
Christina Applegate, 52, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, came about while filming the Netflix series “Dead to Me” after it became increasingly difficult to move about on set. Her diagnosis followed years of subtle symptoms. Despite her diagnosis, a resilient Applegate was determined to finish filming the TV series.
The Drug Tevimbra Now Approved For Use in Esophageal Cancer– Finally Some Help For Patients In Great Need
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA has just approved tislelizumab-jsgr (Tevimbra) for use in adult patients with unresectable or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the esophagus. The drug has been approved as a second-line monotherapy and comes from the company BeiGene.
World Record: 99-Year-Old Grandmother Clocks 5K Less Than an Hour. These Seniors Prove Age Is Just a Number By Defying Norms, Breaking Fitness Records
Aging does not always mean you must slow down, as a number of record-breaking senior citizens have proved. Georgia marathon runner Betty Lindberg, 99, has defied the odds and age norms for years. Staying active and watching what you eat are keys to these seniors’ success.
29-Year-Old Said Doctors ‘Gaslit’ Her Into Thinking Her Endometriosis Was Irritable Bowel Syndrome
29-year old Sarah Mahon was suffering from intense bloating and debilitating stomach pain for two years that left her nauseous unable to get out of bed at times, and numerous doctors dismissed her health issues as digestive problems — she wound up having endometriosis all along, as she suspected.
‘Iron Maiden’ Frontman Bruce Dickinson, 65, Says He Regrets ‘Losing His Temper’ During Concert When Fan Lit a Flare
“Iron Maiden” frontman Bruce Dickinson, 65, admits he “lost his temper” during a concert a couple of years ago when a fan lit a flare while he was singing. He cursed at the fan, a decision he later regretted.
Standing By Wife Battling Brain Cancer, Soccer Star, 27, Says “Weakness” Should Never Be Talked About as Weakness
Pro soccer player Eduard Lowen, 27, is supporting his wife, who was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year. He’s choosing to speak openly about a cancer diagnosis to offset perceptions of “weakness” when diagnosed.
27-Year-Old’s Scalp Lumps Dismissed By Doctor As Dandruff, She Was Later Diagnosed With Leukemia
At age 27, Lizzie Burbeary discovered lumps on her scalp and down her neck while taking a shower, but her doctor ultimately dismissed the unusual symptoms as dandruff. But weeks later she was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), an aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
Private Battle: ‘Cult Jam’ Singer Lisa Lisa, 57, Was Shamed For Gaining Weight- She Had Breast Cancer, & Suffered Alone
80s Latin hip-hop singer Lisa Lisa (Lisa Velez) explained it was difficult waging a private battle with breast cancer while still managing to tour and perform after her diagnosis.
‘Big Brother’ Star Tilly Whitfeld, 23, Decided To Remove Her Breast Implants Fearing It Could Lead to Cancer – What To Know about Implants and Cancer
“Big Brother” reality TV star Tilly Whitfeld, 23, speaks publicly about removing her breast implants, citing they caused her health problems, including back pain and rashes. She also feared they could lead to the onset of breast cancer.
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