Cancer News - Page 159

New blood test could detect 20 types of cancer

Dr. Nichole Saphier on a new medical development in cancer detection.

Kansas police officer named chief after beating cancer

Merriam Police Chief Darren McLaughlin on how he beat his cancer in a year after being told it was terminal.

Stem cells from dozens of child cancer patients lost after freezer malfunction, hospital says

Stem cells harvested from the blood of 56 Los Angeles-area child cancer patients were lost when the hospital freezer where they were stored malfunctioned, administrators said Wednesday.

Dying woman granted wish to see beloved pet horse

When she expressed her wishes to spend time with her 17-year-old horse, her care team at St. Luke’s Hospice sprang into action.

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.