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Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'

Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'

In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.

March 9, 2024 8:20pm EST
DC singer Cat Janice dies after cancer battle; viral final song dedicated to young son

DC singer Cat Janice dies after cancer battle; viral final song dedicated to young son

D.C. musician Cat Janice died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Her final song, ‘Dance You Outta My Head,’ went viral and charted worldwide after it was released in January.

February 29, 2024 12:09pm EST
Widow of Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after former pitcher's passing

Widow of Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after former pitcher's passing

Stacy Wakefield, the widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim, died Wednesday.

February 28, 2024 6:27pm EST
Gary Sinise's son 'Mac' dies following cancer battle

Gary Sinise's son 'Mac' dies following cancer battle

Gary Sinise' son, McCanna Anthony 'Mac' Sinise, was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Chordoma in 2018.

February 27, 2024 5:40pm EST
Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

February 6, 2024 12:46pm EST
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

February 6, 2024 12:17pm EST
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows

Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows

In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.

January 18, 2024 1:29pm EST
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report

Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report

Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

January 17, 2024 6:39pm EST
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff

Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff

A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.

January 13, 2024 9:24pm EST
Radon testing still extremely important in Pennsylvania homes for lung cancer prevention

Radon testing still extremely important in Pennsylvania homes for lung cancer prevention

January is National Radon Action Month, raising awareness on the colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

January 4, 2024 9:07am EST
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.

December 27, 2023 4:27pm EST
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

December 27, 2023 12:50pm EST
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring

Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring

Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.

December 19, 2023 11:20am EST
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65

James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65

James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.

December 18, 2023 3:51pm EST
Shocking cancer diagnosis sparks friendship bracelet fundraiser, brings two best friends closer together

Shocking cancer diagnosis sparks friendship bracelet fundraiser, brings two best friends closer together

Two best friends, both named Ava were already inseparable, but after Ava L. received shocking news of a rare bone cancer diagnosis, her bestie Ava D. sprung into action raising money for her through friendship bracelets.

December 5, 2023 7:43pm EST
Philadelphia Marathon: Runners cross finish line, raising thousands for cancer research

Philadelphia Marathon: Runners cross finish line, raising thousands for cancer research

Months of training led to Sunday’s marathon, as thousands of runners laced up and took on the challenge of running 26.2 miles through Philadelphia.

November 19, 2023 10:43pm EST
Thousands finish Philadelphia Marathon, raising money for cancer research
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Thousands finish Philadelphia Marathon, raising money for cancer research

Months of training led to Sunday?s marathon, as thousands of runners laced up and took on the challenge of running 26.2 miles through Philadelphia.

November 19, 2023 10:35pm EST
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.

November 12, 2023 9:55am EST
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

October 17, 2023 10:02am EDT
Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds

Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds

Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.

October 15, 2023 12:51pm EDT
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