Day dedicated to self-care honoring cancer survivors
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Tower Cancer Research Foundation in West Hollywood is honoring cancer survivors with "Magnolia Monday."

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.

Competing for a cause at the Malibu Triathlon
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The upcoming Malibu triathlon takes on a special meaning for some athletes who are competing for a cause.

Childhood cancer patients, families celebrated in Long Beach

The Local Hearts Foundation recently celebrated some childhood cancer patients and their families in Long Beach for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

FabFitFun co-founder gives back to cancer hospital that saved his life
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September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Daniel Broukhim is a Lymphoma Survivor who donated over $200,000 to City of Hope after they saved his life.

Living Connected: Surviving ovarian cancer

There's one lesson Traci Green thinks is critical - listen to your body.

Real Housewives star shares personal battle with skin cancer
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave shares her story about her battle with skin cancer and urgers viewers to see a dermatologist once a year.

New cancer treatment helps 9-year-old battling leukemia

Nathan Gallups was just past three years old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He was cancer free for years, before it came back. But thanks to a new treatment, Nathan is in remission again.

Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years

It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.

California teen shares story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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About 10,000 children in the US will be diagnosed this year. Good Day LA's Amanda Salas shares Madi Damas' story.

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report

Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report. 

City of Home Blood Donation Center helps save lives
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Cancer survivor and FOX 11 entertainment reporter Amanda Salas takes us to the City of Hope Blood Donation Center. Get more information at IDonateBlood4Hope.org.

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

In Depth: Cancer Survivor Month

Good Day LA's Amanda Salas hosts. Amanda shares her cancer battle and triumph. She also speaks with cancer survivor Tesha Ofelira and Milton Liu as well as mother and caregiver Vanessa Henriques. Then, Amanda is joined by a young filmmaker who is exploring her cancer battle through a short film.