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How the PACT Act helped my family as cancer took my husband’s life
If you are a veteran and have been diagnosed with a condition that is presumed to have been caused by your service, I urge you to enroll in VA health care and file a disability claim.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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 -
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help honor veterans and military families
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit helping military families, for more than 14 years.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
The Onion buys InfoWars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families
Satirical news outlet The Onion has bought Alex Jones' InfoWars at a bankruptcy auction with help from families of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. NBC News' Brandy Zadrozny reports ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Long-distance caregiving for aging relatives is getting easier with technology. But families still need more help.
Caregiving from afar is getting easier with smartphones, tablets, cameras and apps — but there’s still a long way to go.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
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Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing
A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas has ordered a hearing into how the satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars, after Jones and his lawyers ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 14 -
These Executives Grew Up in Entrepreneurial Families. Now They’re Helping a New Generation of Global Business Owners
How facilitating cross-border payments is helping build businesses and communities worldwide.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
How a winning racehorse changed everything for girl with cancer
When Betsy had stomach pain, her GP put it down to a virus - but the five-year-old had cancer.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
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 - 4 days ago -
Jim Donovan, TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68
Jim Donovan called Cleveland's games since the team's expansion rebirth in 1999.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Jim Donovan, Longtime Cleveland Browns Broadcaster, Dies After Cancer Battle
Donovan became the full-time voice of the team upon its return to the N.F.L. in 1999 and held the job until the start of this season when he retired for his health.Sports - The New York Times - October 27 -
King Charles to resume regular overseas trips in 2025 after cancer hiatus
Royal visits to resume in spring subject to doctors’ approval, official says as trip to Australia and Samoa concludes. King Charles will return to regular overseas trips next year after the hiatus ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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 -
Princess Kate makes her first official appearance since cancer diagnosis
Princess Kate made her official return to royal duties today following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. She joined Prince William and King Charles for the Festival of Remembrance. NBC News' ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Princess Kate makes rare public appearance after cancer diagnosis
Princess Kate is back in the public eye, making her first high-profile appearances since she finished chemotherapy. Kate was joined by Prince William and King Charles for the Festival of ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
UK trial to assess if red grape chemical can prevent bowel cancer
Resveratrol, which is also found in blueberries and peanuts, has been found to slow tumour growth in mice. Red wine was once heralded as a boon for health that could protect the heart and even ...World - The Guardian - November 11
