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Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

New Research Reveals That Taller People More Likely to Die of Cancer

Mike Adams — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:30:50 +0000

Some promising new research has surfaced that indicates that tall people are less likely to suffer strokes, psychotic breakdowns or die from heart disease than the shorter of the breed. However, the same research says that these same vertically-endowed humans are doomed at best, to die of cancer.

Donna Summer Believed She Got Cancer From 9/11

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:11:38 +0000

Donna Summer passed away a little over 24 hours ago, and already, some sensational stories surrounding her death are popping up. It’s being reported that the ‘Last Dance’ singer and queen of disco believed she contracted lung cancer from inhaling the toxic air that hovered over New York City in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy.

Mariah Carey's Sister Diagnosed With Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:17:02 +0000

Mariah Carey may be gearing up to celebrate her wedding anniversary and the first birthday of her twins Monroe and Moroccan on April 30, but the diva just got some bad news splashed across the tabloids. Her estranged sister Alison Carey Scott is suffering from liver cancer, on top of other problems.

Selena Gomez Shows Support for Young Cancer-Stricken Fan

Jessica Sager — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:55:45 +0000

Proving that her heart is almost as big as her hits, Selena Gomez recently showed some love for a very sick fan. Sophia Pasquarella, a five-year-old girl suffering from leukemia, sang Gomez’s ‘Who Says,’ which her parents then uploaded it to YouTube on Jan. 5, writing, “Sophia is a 5yr old little girl fighting leukemia. Music is her medicine.”

Woman Makes Santa's Naughty List for Falsely Claiming She Had Cancer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:48:18 +0000

If anyone is going to get a lumps of coal in his or her stocking this year, it’s Martha Nicholas. The Virginian woman was arrested Wednesday for bilking kind-hearted people out of money by falsely claiming she had cancer. Nicholas, 42, duped even her husband and children along the way, claimed she was a four-time cancer patient and participated in multiple cancer fundraisers

Should Nuns Be Offered the Pill to Reduce Cancer Risks? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:11:23 +0000

If you were going to choose a segment of society least likely to need birth control pills, no one could fault you for putting nuns at the top of the list. Researchers, however, say the notoriously contraceptive-averse Catholic Church should make the pills available to those women to reduce their risk of cancer.

Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a 'Smoker's Disease' — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:25:37 +0000

While most cases of lung cancer occur in smokers, nearly 20 percent of cases strike those who’ve never touched a cigarette. When it comes down to the facts, 32,000 nonsmoking Americans die from lung cancer every year — so many that experts say it’s time to stop calling it “the smoker’s disease.”

Watch Out Guys, Birth Control May Be Causing Prostate Cancer — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:53 +0000

Researchers discovered that countries with the highest numbers of women using oral contraceptives also have the highest rates of death from prostate cancer. What does this mean? They think estrogen from the urine of women who take birth control pills could be to blame.

'Movember' Is Back To Raise Cancer and Mustache Awareness

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:09:56 +0000

Attention men: Have you always wanted to see if you could grow your mustache out to a Tom Selleck-level of awesomeness?

Well, now is your chance, as November is “Movember,” that time when men of shaving age let their lip sweaters go in order to raise funds and awareness for health issues that affect guys, in particular prostate and other cancers.

Adele Does Not Have Throat Cancer, Despite Twitter Rumors

Jessica Sager — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:16:27 +0000

Kevin Winter, Getty Images Upon her cancellation of all 2011 performances, Adele was subject to a Twitter frenzy claiming the chanteuse had throat cancer. Rest easy: It’s not true! Adele’s rep spoke to Us Weekly, stating, “We would like to reiterate that Adele is to undergo surgery for a hemorrhaged vocal chord. All reports regarding [...]

Ex-KISS Drummer Peter Criss Survived Male Breast Cancer, Raising Awareness

Lucy Tauss — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:43:00 +0000

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss survived a bout with breast cancer, and now he’s working to educate men about the fact that they, too, can develop breast cancer. The 65-year-old musician, who says he’s been cancer-free for four years, told Ultimate Classic Rock that while he feels great, he’s always concerned that the cancer will return. “Every [...]

'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' Star Andy Whitfield Dies of Cancer at 39

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:30:38 +0000

Actor Andy Whitfield, who starred on the first season of the Starz series ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand,’ has died in Sydney, Australia from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was 39. Whitfield’s wife, who called her husband “a beautiful young warrior,” said, “He passed peacefully surrounded by love. Thank you to all his fans whose love and support [...]

Dying Girl With Cancer Wins Supporters With Bucket List Blog

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:00:39 +0000

Alice Pyne may not have a lot of time, but she's determined to make the most of what she has.

Alice is a 15-year-old British girl with terminal cancer who is made waves with a bucket list she's posted online.

Lance Armstrong To Retire… For Good This Time?

Amory Gritta — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:00:58 +0000

Say the name Lance Armstrong to someone who doesn't follow cycling and it's a good bet that they'll still know who he is.

Cycling fan or not, you have to admire the man. On top of winning a whopping seven Tour de France races, the man decided he wasn't famous enough for his endurance and went out and beat cancer. He also became world famous in a sport that isn't exactly a breeding ground for world famous-ness.