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Beating All The Odds, 25-Year-Old Man With Hugely Challenging Rare Disease, Graduates College– ‘Someone Who Can Accomplish Anything’
Roman Perkins, a 25-year-old man from Pleasanton, California, has just graduated college despite being born with a rare genetic disease called Hurler syndrome, a disease, which according to the the National Library of Medicine, sees an average mortality of five years, and a large majority of children with this disease dying before reaching age 10.
‘Dance Moms’ Alum Kelly Hyland, 53, Praised As ‘Strongest Woman I Know’ By Daughters Amid Breast Cancer Diagnosis
"Dance Moms" alum Kelly Hyland, a loving wife and mom to Brooke, Josh, and Paige, has revealed she's battling a shocking diagnosis of invasive stage 1, grade 3 breast cancer—something which her loved ones are confident she can beat as she's the "strongest woman" they know.
‘I’m So Grateful’ – Singer Gladys Knight, 80, Celebrates Milestone Birthday, Credits Early Detection for Catching Stage 1 Breast Cancer and Reaching Remission
Motown singer Gladys Knight, 80, celebrated a milestone birthday and was showered with birthday wishes by several celebrities. Knight is also an early-stage breast cancer survivor. She says thanks to early detection via regular breast cancer screening, she was able to beat it and reach remission.
‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ Adventure Girl, 23, Needs Shoulder Removal Surgery After Doctors Find an ‘Avocado-Sized’ Bone Tumor She Thought Was Rock Climbing Injury
Cat Holden, 23, is sharing how she went from living a 'happy-go-lucky' adventurous lifestyle, rock-climbing and skydiving, to needing around-the-clock care during chemotherapy as she awaits shoulder removal surgery.
‘Country Ever After’ Star Criscilla Anderson Among People Under 50 Facing Cancer. Early Warning Signs of Cancer Could Be Troublesome Bowel Movements Says Researcher Studying Young People and Cancer
Researchers have studied why more people under 50 are facing cancer diagnoses, most notably gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer, which has seen the sharpest increase.
Beauty Queen, 25, Was Dismissed as ‘Hypochondriac’ Before Suffering From Cardiac Arrest — Now She’s Spreading Awareness About Signs & Prevention
Chloe Burke, a Texas pageant queen and former University of Houston cheerleader, experienced a potentially life-threatening cardiac arrest back when she was just 21 years old, ultimately leading to the discovery of a congenital condition she has called myocardial bridging, when one or more of the coronary arteries goes through the heart muscle instead of being on its surface. However, when she first complained of her unusual symptoms, doctors dismissed her as a hypochondriac and a "young overly dramatic girl."
Model Cara Delevingne, 31, Who Lives With Psoriasis, Featured In Calvin Klein’s New Pride Campaign Urging ‘Live Your Truth, This Is Love’
British supermodel Cara Delevingne, 31, has been featured in Calvin Klein's new "This Is Love" campaign—and we're delighted to see her representing the pride community as she is someone who understands all too well what it's like to find comfort in her own skin, whether it be living with a chronic skin condition known as psoriasis or gaining acceptance through her sexuality.
After Sharon Osbourne Learned She Was a Carrier of the ‘Cancer Gene’ She Got Her Kids Tested – Understanding Family History and Cancer Risk
TV personality Sharon Osbourne, 71, learned she was a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases your risk for breast and ovarian cancer, a decade after being diagnosed with colon cancer. She urged her children to get tested for the BRCA gene to assess their cancer risk.
‘Dance Moms’ Star Abby Lee Miller, 58, Says She ‘Was Punished & Taken Off My Medication’ In Prison, Claims It Led To Her Needing a Wheelchair
"Dance Moms" star Abby Lee Miller, 58, has claimed she was "punished" and had to stop her medication "cold turkey" when she was sentenced to prison years ago—something she thinks led to becoming paralyzed.
Famous Broadway Actress Sara Chase Is Battling Fallopian Tubes Cancer While Working & Hoping Her Story Will Help Others: ‘You’ve Got To Follow The Guidelines’
Actress Sara Chase, who stars in "The Great Gatsby" musical on Broadway as Myrtle Wilson and is best known for her role on the Netflix original series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," has opened up about her battle with fallopian tube cancer and how she's managed to work her "greatest dream' job amid cancer treatment
Rod Stewart and Millions of Other Men Have Been Treated for Prostate Cancer — Now A New 10-Year Study Confirms Effectiveness of ‘Watch-and-Wait’ Approach in Low-Risk Cases
In recent years, treatment protocol for prostate cancer has been changing, and now a 10-year study's findings reveal there is no significant difference between using a "watch-and-wait" approach to monitor a tumor vs. undergoing treatment in early-stage cases as rock icon Rod Stewart went through in 2017.
Life After Hardship—Mom Who Had ‘Rainbow Baby’ Via Surrogate ‘Enjoying Transitioning Into Thriving Mode’ After Battle With Synovial Sarcoma
Professional dancer, fitness guru, and nurse Marisa Merliss is "transitioning into thriving mode" after welcoming her "rainbow baby" via surrogate following a cancer battle and enduring a tragic pregnancy loss.
Nurse & Mom of Two, 45, Diagnosed With Rare Cancer in Appendix After Experiencing Years of Extreme Bloating & Pain — The Need to Push for Answers
Helen Teasdale, 45, had been suffering from pain and discomfort in her stomach, along with intense bloating, for years with multiple misdiagnoses — then finally learned she had a rare cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei, or PMP, which formed in her appendix.
Is Your Sunscreen Strong Enough? Sunscreen in the U.S. and Abroad Differ in Strength — Here’s What to Look For to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
U.S.- sunscreens are regulated based on UVB sun ray protection, while European sunscreens offer protection against UVA sun rays. This means that U.S. sunscreens may not provide the same level of protection against the deeper-penetrating UVA rays, potentially putting your skin at risk.
Shannen Doherty, 53, Slams Publication as ‘Sleazy’ for Violating Her Privacy & Asking Questions About Divorce as She Battles Stage 4 Breast Cancer
As "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum Shannen Doherty, 53, continues on the "toughest fight" of her life, she has taken to social media to share an important reminder to those who choose to disrespect one's privacy, something she revealed has just happened to her. Doherty, best known for her role as Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills: 90210" and Prue Halliwell in "Charmed," offered some powerful words this week after a "sleazy publication" informed her they were going to write a story on her and requested comment on a truly personal matter in her life—her recent divorce from her estranged husband of 11 years, Kurt Iswarienko.
Comedian Kathy Griffin’s Career Fully Back on Track with Luxury Fashion, Travel, TV Interviews and a PETA Ad as She Reclaims Life After Lung Cancer
Kathy Griffin, 63, has fiercely climbed her way back to the comedy scene and life in the spotlight after beating lung cancer during the pandemic and working hard to manage crippling anxiety along with it — all while going through a recent divorce.
‘Police Academy’ Actor Steve Guttenberg Didn’t Hesitate to Jump in as Caregiver After His Father’s Kidney Disease Diagnosis: — ‘My Dad Was My Idol’
'Police Academy' star Steve Guttenberg, 65, has documented the transformative experience of caregiving for his late father after his 2018 kidney disease diagnosis up until his final days.
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