Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

Amid leukemia battle, LA dad's bone marrow transplant hindered by visa delays

After months of red tape trying to get a visa for a bone marrow donor, a Los Angeles dad battling a rare blood cancer is scheduled to have a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant later this month.

Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.

Talking Angels blankets for cancer patients
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From Medical Group administration at Kaiser Permanente to a full-time angel bringing warmth to cancer patients in Southern California, Chandra Heyman, helps us live connected and with purpose.

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.

Cancer vaccine gets green light
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An experimental vaccine is getting the green light to move forward.

Adan Canto died of appendiceal cancer, more young people could too: study

According to a 2020 health study, the diagnoses of malignant appendiceal tumors (a symptom of the appendix cancer) increased by over 230%. Most of those diagnosed were under 50.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

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.

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.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.