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Breast cancer patient says lump discovered during sex led to diagnosis

While breast cancer diagnoses are typically made in doctors’ offices, it’s not unusual for a sexual partner to make the catch.

New Jersey firefighters fill pool of young cancer patient whose parents couldn’t afford it: report

New Jersey firefighters elected to fill the pool of the family of a young cancer patient for free after the family said they couldn’t afford to fill it all the way to spare money for son’s treatment.  

DOJ investigates Johnson & Johnson

Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on of claims of cancer link in baby powder prompting a DOJ investigation into Johnson & Johnson.

Florida deputies team up to spruce up cancer patient's backyard

Deputies in southwest Florida volunteered to help spruce up a cancer patient's backyard in order to give her a peaceful place to enjoy the outdoors.

St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

 St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson is fighting pancreatic cancer.

Justice Dept. probing whether J&J lied to public about talcum powder’s cancer risk: report

A federal grand jury in Washington is looking into what Johnson & Johnson officials knew about the cancer risks in the company’s Baby Powder-brand talcum powder and other products, according to a report.

Design show looks to impact the lives of kids with mental and physical disabilities

Celebrity designer Meg Caswell talks about how her new show 'Welcome Home Angel' helps kids with mental and physical disabilities better adapt to life at home.

UK launches effort to vaccinate young boys against HPV and cancers linked to sex

Vaccinations to protect against HPV have been primarily administered to women, because HPV is often linked to cervical and vaginal cancers, but they can cause cancer in men as well.

Having too many sugary drinks linked to higher cancer risk

Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your waistline.

Tracy Morgan hosting 2019 ESPYs to help fight against cancer

For Tracy Morgan, hosting The ESPYs is personal. It’s not just another gig to the comedian.