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Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire
Lebanese families with children diagnosed with cancer are now grappling with the hardships of both illness and warWorld - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire
Lebanese families with children diagnosed with cancer are now grappling with the hardships of both illness and warHealth - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams
Like many kids who grew up playing baseball in the New York area, Anthony Volpe wanted to become the Yankees’ shortstop.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
From a childhood in Nigeria to Tory leader: the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch | Sunder Katwala
The woman who now leads the Conservative party was born in London, but growing up in west Africa shaped the politician she would become. • Politics live . Kemi Badenoch’s election as leader of ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Five Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines
If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.Business - The New York Times - November 19 -
Orchestra conductor mourns childhood home's destruction in Israel's southern Lebanon offensive
Lubnan Baalbaki, the conductor of the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, watched on his phone screen as the Israeli army destroyed his family home in southern LebanonWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women
While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek,' has been waging a private battle with colorectal cancer
The actor said he is 'privately dealing' with the diagnosis and 'there's reason for optimism,' according to People magazine.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
Gerry Connolly discloses cancer of esophagus diagnosis
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, saying he is “very confident in a successful outcome.” “A few days ago, I learned I joined the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Group builds playground for young cancer survivor
After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics
Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Charity wants testing of men at high risk of prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'
After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug
Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Are cancer survivors less likely to develop Alzheimer’s?
Research shows that patients with a history of cancer are less likely to develop dementia and those with Alzheimer’s are less likely to develop cancer. Understanding this relationship, say ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Bayern extend GK contract after cancer diagnosis
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, she announced on Saturday as the club extended her contract in a sign of support.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research
The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report. The findings from the American Lung Association's latest "State ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be poised to play a key health role in the next administration should Donald Trump get re-elected, according to two people close to the campaign and familiar with the plans.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
How rejection and setbacks in childhood helped make Man Utd's new boss Ruben Amorin
From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United head coach, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
AP PHOTOS: An AP photographer captures a bomb falling on a building in his childhood neighborhood
As a bomb descended on a multi-story apartment building in Beirut's Tayouneh area Friday, hundreds of onlookers gathered in the street at a traffic roundabout several hundred meters (yards) away. ...World - ABC News - November 15 -
On the thrill -- and honor -- of a first-time Baseball Hall of Fame vote and a childhood dream come true
CBS Sports' Matt Snyder casts his first official ballot this yearSports - CBS Sports - November 19 -
‘I felt like I was a made man’: Stephen Graham on working with his childhood heroes
One of Britain’s most prolific actors, Stephen Graham is the face of countless hard-to-forget TV and film characters, a regular Scorsese collaborator and good mates with Leo DiCaprio. He talks ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Irish sportsman has 'no fear of dying' after terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has "no fear of dying whatsoever" after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek actor, diagnosed with bowel cancer
Forty-seven-year-old says he has been ‘privately dealing with this diagnosis’ and there is ‘reason for optimism’. The Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has revealed he has been diagnosed with ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
I'll never forget the words 'it's incurable' - Sir Chris Hoy on cancer diagnosis
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Sir Chris Hoy says he "will never forget the words it's incurable" as he opens up about the moment he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Cancer diagnosis was the biggest shock of my life - Sir Chris Hoy
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says finding out his cancer was terminal was "the biggest shock" of his life.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Early morning and evening activity could ‘reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%’
Research suggests time when physical activity taken is crucial, opening way to targeted prevention strategies. Being more active in the morning and evening may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer? | Antiviral
Overblown concerns about potential dangers of a common chemical threaten to undermine scientific evidence to the contrary. Because of his job as a dermatologist, Dr Deshan Sebaratnam frequently ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Study raises hopes of treating aggressive cancers by zapping rogue DNA
Tumours could be reduced by targeting genetic material driving their growth with a new drug in early-stage trials. Scientists have raised hopes of treating some of the most aggressive cases of ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Prince William: Past Year Hardest of Life, After Kate and Charles’ Cancer Diagnoses
While in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, the prince told reporters that the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Catherine, and his father, King Charles, had been “brutal.”World - The New York Times - November 8 -
Prince William describes ‘brutal’ impact of wife’s and father’s cancer diagnoses
Royal says ‘it’s probably been the hardest year in my life’ as Catherine and King Charles underwent cancer treatment. Prince William has described the past year as “brutal” and “probably the ...World - The Guardian - November 7