VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets Veterans returned to the U.S. after fighting in the jungles of Vietnam during the war half a century ago, but hundreds of them may be dying from a silent bullet — a slow-killing parasite living in the men decades after the war, a new study revealed.
Neighbors plan early Christmas for 3-year-old battling cancer When 3-year-old Leena Lo’s neighbors found out she may not make it to celebrate Christmas morning, they began planning a surprise homecoming for the little girl who has been fighting cancer for two years.
Boy whose wish for Christmas cards went viral dies The 9-year-old boy whose wish for Christmas cards went viral died on Sunday, one week after he was able to enjoy a special celebration of his favorite holiday.
Cancer survivors often living with PTSD Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.
Risk of breast cancer recurrence lasts for decades Many women who follow initial breast cancer treatment with five years of hormone therapy to keep tumors at bay may still experience new malignancies up to two decades after their diagnosis, a study suggests.
Strangers send Christmas ornaments to boy with inoperable brain tumor A 6-year-old boy in Georgia is celebrating Christmas with strangers from around the world after a plea on social media for holiday ornaments went viral.
Women who use IUDs may have lower risk of cervical cancer Women who use an intrauterine device for birth control may have a lower risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis.
Study: IUDs may help to reduce women's cancer risk New study finds there was about a 30 percent reduction in the risk of cervical cancer for women who use IUDs vs. women who don't use IUDs.
Police officers visit Massachusetts boy with brain cancer Police in a Massachusetts town paid a special visit to their number one fan — a 2-year-old boy battling brain cancer.
