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Cancer caused by HPV is increasing in some women in the U.S.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with the HPV vaccine. Recent research suggests that the U.S. is backsliding in efforts to detect it early.NBC News - 1d -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines
The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.Wired - Mar. 13 -
Boy excited at mascot role after cancer diagnosis
Noah, eight, won a contest to be the Harriers mascot after being diagnosed with a rare cancer.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Dick Vitale shares emotional cancer message on air: 'Have faith and believe.'
ESPN's Dick Vitale said the Duke-Louisville ACC broadcast would be his last of this season. Hall of Famer has battled cancer treatments.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Biden-era suit sought to curb emissions of the carcinogen chloroprene at Denka plant formerly owned by DuPont. The Donald Trump administration has formally agreed to drop a landmark environmental ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.
New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors. The gut microbes can affect the immune system.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump embraces Biden effort to evacuate Palestinian children with cancer from Gaza
A rare joint effort launched by the Biden administration and embraced by the Trump White House brought two Palestinian children with cancer from Gaza to the U.S. for treatment this week, multiple ...NBC News - 2d -
Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals second skin cancer diagnosis
Standup, 41, says she was initially given all-clear by private doctor after raising concerns about a mole. The comedian Katherine Ryan has received a second skin cancer diagnosis after raising ...The Guardian - 2d -
Experimental treatment borrowed from blood cancer shows promise for pediatric brain tumors
An experimental version of CAR-T therapy doubled the survival time for children a deadly and aggressive form of brain cancer called DIPG.NBC News - 4d -
Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study
Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Dick Vitale gets emotional talking about cancer battle on Duke-Louisville broadcast
ESPN's Dick Vitale said Saturday's broadcast would be his last of this season. "Have faith and believe," he told cancer patients.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - 3d -
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatmentABC News - 3d -
Hallmark star Brennan Elliott announces death of wife Camilla Row after stomach cancer battle
Hallmark star Brennan Elliott shared that his wife, Camilla Row, died after a yearslong battle with Stage 4 gastric cancer.NBC News - 6h -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle
D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Undocumented mom of U.S. citizen girl with brain cancer who was removed to Mexico pleads for family's return
The mother of a 10-year-old girl recovering from brain cancer who was removed to Mexico when her parents, who are undocumented were deported, is pleading for her family’s return to the U.S. for the ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke's 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer
Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Dick Vitale Reflects on His Return After Battling Cancer: ‘It’s Been Unbelievable’
The ESPN college basketball broadcaster was emotional as he expressed how grateful he was to be back in the booth after nearly two years away.The New York Times - 6d -
Sarah Harding breast cancer study spots 88 women at risk
The study at The Christie in Manchester was set up after Sarah Harding's death, aged 39.BBC News - 6d -
Hopedale assistant coach, a cancer survivor, will 'literally lose sleep' scouting basketball
Basketball is Robo's life. He spent his childhood around the Boston College men’s team, across the court from legends Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43ABC News - 6d -
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43ABC News - 6d -
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43ABC News - 6d -
Cousins fill in at dance, cancer survivor breaks record, beaver saves sanctuary
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares heartfelt stories from viewers in the latest installment of "Dear David."CBS News - 6d -
Neighbours star Ian Smith 'defying odds' after cancer treatment
The actor, who played Harold Bishop in the Australian TV soap, says treatment "seems to be working".BBC News - 4d -
Comedian Katherine Ryan diagnosed with skin cancer for second time
The star says a doctor initially dismissed her concerns, 20 years after she had her first mole removed.BBC News - 2d -
Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows
Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with condition. People who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the ...The Guardian - 23h -
King and Kate return to annual Commonwealth service
The royals had not appeared together at the event for two years due to their treatments for cancer.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Kate drinks Guinness at St Patrick's Day event
Catherine missed the celebrations last year after being diagnosed with cancer.BBC News - 6d -
Christian Horner and Martin Brundle lead tributes to Eddie Jordan after F1 icon’s death: latest
The 76-year-old passed away after a year-long battle with cancerYahoo Sports - 3d -
This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
‘I cried about my breast cancer – but I didn’t throw a pity party’: Anastacia on hardship, hits and humour
Twenty-five years after her debut album, the star is still loving life as a ‘continual working girl’. She talks about menopause, mastectomy and her bizarre failure to crack her native America. ...The Guardian - Mar. 11