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Army base to be investigated after stationed soldiers develop terminal blood cancer

November 10, 2022

Army base to be investigated after stationed soldiers develop terminal blood cancer

The CDC is conducting a health study on a California army base after toxic chemicals were found in drinking water. Veterans who were once stationed there developed cancer years later.

Colin Powell's cancer: What is multiple myeloma?

October 19, 2021

Colin Powell's cancer: What is multiple myeloma?

Colin Powell, who died Monday at age 84 due to complications of COVID-19, had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that impairs the body’s ability to fight infections and to respond well to vaccines.

Rhode Island mom who lost son, 1, to cancer asking for Halloween-themed rocks for boy's grave

October 3, 2019

Rhode Island mom who lost son, 1, to cancer asking for Halloween-themed rocks for boy's grave

Halloween represents much more than just the spookiest day of the year for Hannah Chamberlain, who lost her one-year-old son Sean to cancer in March.

WWE star Roman Reigns says his cancer is in remission

February 25, 2019

WWE star Roman Reigns says his cancer is in remission

WWE star Roman Reigns on Monday night announced that his cancer is in remission, immediately sparking speculation about a potential return to the ring.

Michigan boy, 12, rakes leaves to raise money for gravestone of friend who died of cancer

December 9, 2018

Michigan boy, 12, rakes leaves to raise money for gravestone of friend who died of cancer

A 12-year-old Michigan boy is working odd jobs to raise money for a special Christmas gift: a gravestone for his best friend.

Florida mom requests Halloween cards for 4-year-old undergoing chemotherapy

October 25, 2018

Florida mom requests Halloween cards for 4-year-old undergoing chemotherapy

Halloween isn’t here yet, but one Florida boy is already having a memorable holiday.

Mom saves daughter's life by Googling her symptoms, coming up with rare cancer

February 19, 2018

Mom saves daughter's life by Googling her symptoms, coming up with rare cancer

A mother who first dismissed hidden signs of blood cancer, ends up saving her toddler's life after reading an article about a teen who died of the same disease.

Breast implants tied to increased risk of rare blood cancer

January 26, 2018

Breast implants tied to increased risk of rare blood cancer

Women who get breast implants may be more likely to develop a rare type of cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a small Dutch study suggests.

Cancer survivors often living with PTSD

November 21, 2017

Cancer survivors often living with PTSD

Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.

Cancer patients lack access to fertility support

September 25, 2017

Cancer patients lack access to fertility support

Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.