Cancer - Page 158

Wendy Anderson, wife of Arkansas State football coach, dies at 49 after battle with breast cancer

Wendy Anderson, the wife of Arkansas State Red Wolves football coach Blake Anderson, died Monday after a two-year fight with breast cancer.

Dr. Claire Pomeroy: Race shouldn't be a factor in cancer care

Funding and support for cancer research is more important now than ever.

Missouri police officer battling cancer leaves hospital to walk autistic son to first day of kindergarten

A Missouri police officer fighting cancer had a special first-day-of-kindergarten surprise for his 5-year-old son.

Bleach products touted as cure for autism or cancer can be life-threatening, FDA warns

The agency has been warning against the products since 2010.

Former Georgia firefighter, 'Walking Dead' actor dies at 48 after cancer battle

A former Georgia firefighter who left public service to become an actor and was featured in "The Walking Dead," among other TV shows, died Saturday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer. 

6 cancer patients developed rare blood infection after nurse tampered with opioids: report

At least six patients at a cancer facility in New York were sickened with a rare blood infection after a nurse allegedly tampered with injectable opioids, diluting the medication with tap water. 

Breast cancer risk reduced by swapping red meat for poultry, study finds

Heads up, ladies: Consider swapping chicken for red meat the next time you have the choice, as doing so may reduce the risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. 

Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoes treatment

A soccer player with the NWSL's Orlando Pride has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment, the team announced Wednesday.

FDA approves Keytruda as treatment for specific type of esophageal cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment.

Former NFL player Merril Hoge claims weed killer Roundup caused cancer

Former NFL player Merril Hoge claims weed killer Roundup was the cause of his cancer in new lawsuit.