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Breast implants linked to rare form of cancer, but FDA declines to ban

Recent medical studies have found that anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) which is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is notably higher in patients who have textured implants, compared to other types.

Dr. Nicole Saphier: Why Biden's vow to 'cure cancer' if elected received so much backlash

In 2019, there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases diagnosed and 606,880 cancer deaths in the United States. That number accounts for more American deaths than from the entirety of World War I and World War II combined. 

Katie Couric shares own cancer heartbreak, drums up support for caregivers, patients in new campaign

Katie Couric paid tribute to her late husband Jay Monahan on Tuesday on what would have been their 30th wedding anniversary with a series of touching photos from their wedding day that she shared on social media.

Katie Couric shares own cancer heartbreak, urges support for caregivers

Katie Couric and Karen Sachse have teamed with a program for cancer survivors and caregivers called 'With Love, Me,' and are here to share their stories.

Joy Behar: Curing cancer 'much more difficult' without fixing climate change

Add cancer to the long list of things that progressives say is a result of climate change. During Wednesday's "View," co-host Joy Behar warned that without attempts to halt climate change and pollution, it would be very difficult to cure cancer.

Runner Gabriele 'Gabe' Grunewald dies at 32 after battle with cancer

The husband of decorated American long-distance runner Gabriele Grunewald announced on Instagram Tuesday evening that his wife had passed away at age 32, ending her long-fought battle with cancer since she was first diagnosed a decade ago.

Fellow athletes send love to gravely ill long-distance runner Gabriele Grunewald

The husband of decorated American long-distance runner Gabriele Grunewald posted to Instagram calling on supporters to send “one last message” to his wife as her long battle with cancer comes to a close.

Illinois man with stage 4 cancer sentenced for ordering THC chocolates

An Illinois cancer patient has been sentenced to prison for ordering 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolates that he claims he bought to self-medicate.

5-year-old cancer survivor sells lemonade to help other children who are battling cancer

Caroline Gallagher was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was just 19 months old.

Toddler diagnosed with leukemia days after dad finishes treatment

A toddler was left fighting for his life after being diagnosed with leukemia just days after his dad finished his treatment for a similar type of blood cancer.