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McCain brain tumor: What is glioblastoma?

Senator John McCain, R – Az, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix announced on Wednesday.

Two women try to outrun cancer together, 5,000 miles apart

Two friends reunite to battle against a devastating disease and log miles to inspire.

The tastiest way to prevent skin cancer

There’s new research on the health benefits of everyone’s favorite nightshade just in time for tomato season.

Girl who met Pope Francis after inoperable tumor diagnosis dies

The 7-year-old girl who wished to meet Pope Francis after she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor died on Monday, her family said in a Facebook post.

Community rallies around girl battling cancer after thieves steal car

A community has rallied around a family whose car was stolen while their 11-year-old daughter was at Children’s Hospital Colorado battling cancer for a third time.

Cancer survivor has top-selling jersey in NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back James Conner has beaten Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Marshawn Lynch, Ezekiel Elliot and Von Miller to nab the top spot in jersey sales this week, before he’s even played a professional down.

Cancer patient sues motor vehicle office over alleged head scarf incident

A New Jersey mother battling breast cancer is suing the Motor Vehicle Commission after she claims an employee demanded she remove her head scarf for a new photograph instead of using her old one while renewing her license.

Hundreds give tearful farewell to heroic war dog

Hundreds turned out to say goodbye to the hero dog whose Marine veteran partner put together a bucket list for him after he was diagnosed with bone cancer.

Teen battling bone cancer sworn in as police detective

A 16-year-old Long Island teen who lost his right leg and hip to a rare bone cancer saw his dreams of becoming a police officer come true on Tuesday.

The more you drink, the likelier you'll get skin cancer

Alcohol has already been linked to at least seven types of cancer.