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Florida family mourns loss of third child to inherited syndrome

A Florida family is mourning the loss of their 10-year-old daughter after an inherited condition that also claimed the lives of two of their other children took her life as well.

Scientists claim 'extraordinary' success with treatment using immune cells to target cancer

Early trials of a potential cancer treatment in which white blood cells are modified to target certain types of the disease have been an "extraordinary" success, scientists said Monday.

Claims of 'extraordinary' success with new cancer treatment

Dr. Marc Siegel explains

Navy veteran with terminal cancer sets sights on final Westminster Dog Show

A Navy veteran who has become a staple on the competitive dog breeding circuit said this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will likely be her last, as she has chosen to forgo surgery for terminal ovarian cancer.

Cancer patients snagged in health law's tangled paperwork

Walt Whitlow was under treatment for cancer when he got an unwelcome surprise.

New diagnostic device 'smells' prostate cancer in urine

How this new technology works

A love letter to my sister Susan G. Komen on Valentine's Day

Dear Suzy, Every year since you passed away in 1980, I’ve written a letter thanking you for having been the most wonderful sister, and the inspiration for taking me on a meaningful life’s journey in patient advocacy and philanthropy.

Researchers develop diagnostic tool that can 'smell' prostate cancer

Nearly 28,000 American men died of prostate cancer in 2015, and there remains no effective, non-invasive test for diagnosing the disease.

Government tests find low cancer risk from Lumber Liquidators' flooring

Government tests show some types of laminate flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators Holdings LLC can cause irritation and breathing problems but the risk of cancer from exposure is low, a federal agency said on Wednesday.

27-year-old with terminal breast cancer says doctors misdiagnosed disease as anxiety

A young woman in the United Kingdom said she is fighting for her life after doctors failed to diagnose her with breast cancer because they reportedly said she was “too young.”