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"Full House" star Dave Coulier announces cancer diagnosis
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Quincy Jones' cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer, report says
Quincy Jones, the music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, suffered from pancreatic cancer before he died at his Bel-Air home earlier this month.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
Steve McQueen reveals he paused Blitz filming for prostate cancer treatment
Film director, who has fully recovered, backs campaign to address disproportionate impact of disease on Black men. The Oscar-winning film director and artist Steve McQueen has revealed that he ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Miss America makes push for pancreatic cancer research on Capitol Hill
Miss America 2024 winner Madison Marsh took her efforts to advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness and research to Capitol Hill on Thursday. In association with the Pancreatic Cancer Action ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
'Spa refused me a massage because I have cancer'
Sindy Sidhu is calling for the misinformation around massage treatments for cancer patients to be addressed.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Bayern Munich women’s goalkeeper Mala Grohs diagnosed with cancer
Bayern announce Grohs will be sidelined indefinitely Club extend first-choice keeper’s contract to June 2026 The Bayern Munich goalkeeper Mala Grohs has been diagnosed with cancer and will be ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Pancreatic Cancer Surge May Be Less Worrisome Than It Seemed
A rise in the disease in younger people was not followed by an increase in deaths, a study found, and might be a sign of overdiagnosis.Health - The New York Times - November 19 -
Longtime Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
Bob Love is one of just four players in Bulls history to have his jersey retired by the organization.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19 -
Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
Ex-Bulls star Love dies at 81 after cancer battle
Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims
Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Jailed cancer charity thief ordered to pay back rest of £95,000 she defrauded
Lindsay MacCallum was jailed for defrauding two charities of over £95,000 while working for them.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Lauren Laverne given 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis
The BBC presenter, who revealed her diagnosis in August, said she would be returning to work on Tuesday.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Susan Wojcicki's battle with lung cancer remembered by her sisters
Two months before her death, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki shared a heartfelt message about fighting for better understanding and treatments. Her sisters talk to Gayle KIng and reflect on her ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
When Brain Cancer Struck a Baseball Family, a ‘Village’ Provided Shelter
One year ago, the daughter of an M.L.B. executive received a diagnosis that changed her family’s lives.Sports - The New York Times - 23 hours ago -
Wojcicki sisters honor Susan Wojcicki with a focus on lung cancer research
In an exclusive interview, Anne and Janet Wojcicki share how their family is working to raise awareness and fund research following Susan Wojcicki's death from lung cancer.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts
Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’
Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Says He Has Colorectal Cancer
Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the ’90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
James Van Der Beek apologizes to loved ones who learned about his cancer via media
James Van Der Beek says a tabloid threat prompted him to quickly go public with his cancer diagnosis: 'There's no playbook for how to announce these things.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?
“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Prince William says Kate Middleton's 'doing really well' after cancer treatment
Prince William offers an update about the cancer journey of his wife, Princess Catherine's (formerly Kate Middleton). 'She's doing really well,' he said at a recent event.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6 -
Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancerHealth - ABC News - November 7 -
Prince William says year has been 'brutal' amid King Charles and Princess Kate's cancer diagnoses
Prince William said the past year has been “brutal” as his wife and father announced their diagnoses with cancer.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Prince William describes family's ‘brutal’ year as wife, father had cancer treatment
Britain’s Prince William described the past year as “brutal” as he faced work while his wife and father were treated for cancerWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed
James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed.Top stories - NBC News - November 8