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Girl diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor one day after starting new school year: 'She is very brave'

Often described by teachers as an “exemplary student,” 11-year-old Kirsten Fajardo couldn't wait to begin her high school career.

Woman who tanned up to six times a week left with hole in face after skin cancer diagnosis

A 'diehard' tanner required facial reconstruction surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer

'Diehard' tanner left with hole in face after skin cancer diagnosis

She said she would tan up to six times per week.

The medical benefits of cord blood explained

What cord blood can and can’t do for your health

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she's being treated for lung cancer

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that she will receive treatment for a malignant spot on her lung.

Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead

The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say. 

Alex Trebek has Dr. Oz in his corner as 'Jeopardy' host battles pancreatic cancer

As Alex Trebek continues his battle with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Mehmet Oz offers words of encouragement to his friend.

Alex Trebek says he needs a second round of chemotherapy

Dr. Nicole Saphier says the goal at this point is typically to prolong life, not cure cancer on the second round of chemotherapy.

10 breast cancer survivors in same family celebrate being disease-free

The first diagnoses came in 2002, and then nine others followed.

Oregon Lottery champ, a 2-time cancer survivor, wins $4.6M

A two-time cancer survivor recently received a third lucky break: winning $4.6 million in the Oregon Lottery.