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Husband doesn't leave sick wife's side, even in isolation

A picture a girl took of the back of her father's head has gone viral as it captures a moment that has brought some to tears.

Strangers send cards to young cancer patient in Orlando

Jay Ryon has been fighting leukemia since 2014 - when he was 7 years old.

Dopey car crashes, killer energy drinks, coffee life-saver

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Pope Francis blesses child fighting rare brain tumor

A six-year-old boy from Massachusetts battling a rare form of pediatric cancer shared an unforgettable moment with Pope Francis last week.

Livestrong revenue dropped again in 2015, trending up now

The Livestrong cancer charity saw another fundraising and contributions nosedive in 2015 for a third straight year after founder Lance Armstrong's performance-enhancing drug scandal.

Teen battling cancer shaves head 'before chemo gets a chance to'

A 17-year-old Georgia teen battling cancer for a second time decided to take a stand against the disease by shaving her head before chemotherapy caused her hair to fall out.

Grandpa, mom and baby battle life-threatening illnesses together

A family in Illinois took a hit in August 2016 when grandfather Jim Madros learned his brain cancer had returned after 10 years.

Town celebrates wedding, graduation with beloved doctor days before his death

Dr. Dan Harrahill was well known and liked in his Nebraska town, where he delivered hundreds of babies and treated countless patients over his 18-year career.

Florida mom returns home after Oklahoma surgeon removes 'inoperable' brain tumor

A 27-year-old Florida mother has returned home to her 2-year-old daughter and Air Force husband after being told less than three months ago that she had about a year to live due to an “inoperable” brain tumor.

Inside the debate over breast cancer screening

Every woman dreads the terrible diagnosis of breast cancer, the leading cancer in women worldwide.