RALEIGH— Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was […]
Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Most importantly, Jones didn’t have to […]
RALEIGH — Rep. Joe John (D-Wake) has tendered his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly after receiving a terminal throat cancer diagnosis. “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I announce […]
A year ago last week, my mom rang the bell. For anyone familiar with the cancer fight, ringing the bell generally means they’ve completed their round of treatments for the cancer with which they were […]
One thing no one ever wants to hear is that they or one of their loved ones has cancer. Two weeks ago, I went with my mom to a doctor’s appointment where we found out […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow the spread of tumors. But how often do those initial […]
Seven years ago, my husband Andy and I went to the beach for a week of rest and relaxation. Once we’d arrived, I left all the luggage in the car, grabbed my swimsuit, sunscreen and […]
Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control certain types of cancer better, reduce the risk it will come back and make treatment simpler and easier to bear. Gentler drugs would be a relief […]
LOS ANGELES — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Addressing listeners on his program Monday, Limbaugh said he will take some days off for further […]
LOS ANGELES — Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer. “We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t both complete the year as […]
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