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Many US cancer patients struggle to afford life-saving medications

As cancer drug costs rise, U.S. cancer patients are more likely than other medical patients to struggle with paying for prescription medications, according to a recent study.

Many pacemaker recipients can safely get non-chest MRIs

It might be possible for people with an older pacemaker to safely get an MRI after all.

Mom shares heartbreaking photo of 10-year-old son fighting cancer

A Texas mother’s Facebook post about her young son battling cancer has gone viral.

6-year-old battling brain cancer celebrates birthday with superhero-themed party

It was a birthday mission for a pint-sized Caped Crusader.

Exercise linked to better breast cancer outcomes

Several lifestyle changes can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, but exercise is far and away the best habit to establish, researchers say.

Georgia boy battling cancer learns to fly like Superman

A 12-year-old Georgia boy who has spent more than half of his life battling leukemia was transformed into a superhero for a day thanks to a non-profit and a local gym that specializes in stunt work.

31-year-old actor opens home to elderly neighbor battling cancer

A young Hollywood actor is being praised for his generosity after the 31-year-old opened his doors to a sick, elderly neighbor who needs around-the-clock care.

Ailing 89-year-old who moved in with actor neighbor dies

The young Hollywood actor who invited his ailing 89-year-old neighbor to live her final days with him shared the tragic news of her death with his followers on Wednesday, in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Is there a correlation between firefighting and cancer?

One Minnesota lawmaker wants to find out

Toxic metal at higher concentrations in gluten-free food?

Although less than 1 percent of Americans have celiac disease, gluten-free diets remain all the rage in the United States.