FDA approves intravenous version of Tesaro drug for chemotherapy nausea Tesaro Inc said on Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an intravenous version of its drug to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults.
Cancer patient dies after multiple errors during chemotherapy treatment, report claims Health investigators in Minnesota are questioning at least one nurse at an assisted living facility after a deceased patient who was scheduled to receive 42 doses of chemotherapy medications in a 12-week period only got 26.
CDC: America's obesity epidemic is helping cancer make a comeback The strides we’ve made against cancer are a profound victory for America’s health, but the country’s growing overweight and obesity problem threatens to drive us back to the days when cancer was a word you had to whisper.
High school football team plays for terminally ill 3-year-old A high school football team is playing for more than touchdowns and stats after a relative reached out and asked if they could honor a 3-year-old girl facing a terminal illness.
$417M award in lawsuit linking Johnson & Johnson baby powder to cancer gets tossed A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder for feminine hygiene.
Insurer allegedly sends coverage denial letter to 9-month-old with brain cancer The 9-month-old son of a retired NYPD officer allegedly received a letter from the family’s insurance company recently, explaining that the clinical trial he was enrolled in to treat aggressive brain cancer was “not medically necessary,” and therefore would not be covered by the provider.
Hockey team makes dream come true for young cancer patient 8-year-old Brandon Bloom, diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, suits up with members of the New York Islanders.
Artist gives young cancer patient a henna crown Dana Bellefeuille brings smiles, support and the gift of art to an 8-year-old girl is diagnosed with leukemia.
Mom pens touching thank you post to daughter's nurses A mother’s thank you note to the pediatric nurses caring for her 2-year-old daughter who is battling cancer has gone viral, receiving more than 51,000 reactions and nearly 28,000 shares since it was posted earlier this month.
Cancer linked to breast implants is on the rise Cases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.
