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Financial assistance to help breast cancer patients pay their bills

In 2017, between 20 and 30 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer will lose their jobs. The Pink Fund helps women pay their bills so they can just focus on getting better

Researchers consider Zika virus for brain cancer treatment

Scientists in Britain plan to harness the Zika virus to try to kill brain tumor cells in experiments that they say could lead to new ways to fight an aggressive type of cancer.

Son of family who adopted girl without limbs dealt devastating cancer diagnosis

A family is struck with tragic news.

Man whose wedding went viral accused of faking terminal illness

A Florida man is accused of faking stage 4 cancer to manipulate women into relationships for food, money and shelter, according to reports.

Superheroes surprise 5-year-old cancer patient

A 5-year-old cancer patient got an amazing surprise when his favorite superheroes showed up to give him gifts and encouragement as he heads into a surgery on Thursday.

J&J ordered to pay $110M in talc product liability trial

Johnson & Johnson on Thursday was ordered by a Missouri state court jury to pay over $110 million to a Virginia woman who says she developed ovarian cancer after decades of using of its talc-based products for feminine hygiene.

Research to cut unnecessary treatment for prostate cancer is ‘on fire’

Researchers are looking to reduce the 1 million US men a year who have prostate biopsies and reduce the thousands who get treatment they don’t need.

Shannen Doherty's cancer: What does it mean to be in remission?

Actress Shannen Doherty announced in an Instagram post on Saturday (April 29) that her breast cancer is in remission.

Asian community rallies around LAPD officer in need of bone marrow transplant

An LAPD officer is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant and today the Japanese community is coming together to help.

Terminally ill mom helps young daughters pick out prom, wedding dresses

A terminally ill mom-of-two has taken her young daughters prom and wedding dress shopping – because she won’t be around to see their big days.