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Man, 26, Shares the 1 Unusual Symptom That Led to Leukemia Diagnosis
“Just do what’s best for you because it’s really hard being a cancer patient,” he told TODAY.
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CPD Lieutenant Shares Life-Changing Cancer Treatment
A one-of-a-kind cancer treatment is now being offered in Chicago. Not only is it saving lives, but it’s also minimizing side effects to almost nothing, thanks to a small pump that delivers chemotherapy to specific areas of the body. NBC 5’s Chris Hush shares the story of a former Chicago police lieutenant’s unwavering fight with colon cancer.
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Alex Trebek Gets Emotional After ‘Jeopardy!' Contestant's Sweet Gesture
Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek was almost moved to tears after a contestant made a sweet gesture during the final moments of the show Monday night. It happened during an episode of the annual Tournament of Champions. Contestant Dhruv Gaur, who is a student at Brown University, was stumped during the Final Jeopardy question. So instead, he wrote “We love...
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Woman Accused of Lying About Cancer to Scam GoFundMe and Facebook Donors Out of More Than $10K
A Chester County woman is accused of pretending to have cancer, impersonating a doctor and nurse and even lying about her own father dying in an elaborate scheme to steal thousands of dollars from donors on GoFundMe and Facebook.
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Cooling Caps Give Hope to Chicago-Area Women Battling Cancer
As breast cancer awareness month comes to an end, there’s new hope for women in the Chicago-area battling the disease, especially those who suffer from hair loss due to chemotherapy.
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As Life-Saving Childhood Cancer Drugs Run Short, Patients and Doctors Face Impossible Choices
One family experienced first-hand a problem that doctors say is too common and worsening: shortages of childhood cancer drugs. Doctors, meanwhile, find themselves having to ration life-saving drugs.
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Pregnant Woman Who Endured Chemo Gives Birth to Healthy Baby
Just a couple of months after Jade Devis found out she was pregnant, a protruding bump appeared on her chest. It was the beginning of an ordeal that forced the first-time mom and her developing fetus to undergo chemotherapy together after Devis was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer. She did three rounds before giving birth to her son Bradley in...
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Pa. Teacher Who Died From Cancer Penned Her Own Inspiring Obituary
A Pennsylvania teacher who fought laryngeal cancer for two years penned an obituary before her death last month urging people to enjoy life and “let go of the insignificant things.” Ashley Ann Kuzma, of Beaver County, died Sept. 22 at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, according to her online obituary. The 32-year-old wrote the obituary to help “make the transition easier...
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Thinking About Getting Lash Extensions? 5 Tips From a Pro
Thinking about going long on lash extensions? There are a few things to know first.
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'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Has Resumed Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again.
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NTX Mother Draws Attention to Impact Childhood Cancer Has on Siblings With Raw Social Media Post
When a Princeton mom posted photos of her 4-year old son getting sick after chemo as his 5-year old sister rubbed his back, she expected backlash for the raw photos. Instead, they’ve been shared more than 39,000 times.
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‘Dog' Chapman Wants Viewers to See Late Wife's Bravery
Duane “Dog” Chapman has had a difficult past year. But following in his wife’s example, he presses on. His wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in June in Hawaii after fighting lung cancer. Their new television series, “Dog’s Most Wanted,” airs on Sept. 4 on WGN America. It will not only follow their bounty hunter chronicles as they search for convicts,...
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Alex Trebek Returns To ‘Jeopardy!' After Cancer Treatment
Alex Trebek isn’t slowing down. The iconic “Jeopardy!” host is back at work following intense chemotherapy and announced the happy news in a behind-the-scenes video message to fans. Trebek shared hope for Season 36 of the long-running game show, along with gratitude to be able to continue doing what he loves, and proved his sense of humor remained intact throughout...
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Alex Trebek Completes Chemo, Returns for New ‘Jeopardy' Season
Alex Trebek has returned to the set of “Jeopardy” to begin filming season 36 after completing a bout of chemotherapy.
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Cancer Patient and Husband's Emotional Photo Shoot Goes Viral
When Charlie Johnson found out she had to go through chemotherapy and would lose her hair, she decided to make her cancer battle beautiful.
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Drink Your Weed: Cannabis Is the Beverage Industry's Next Big Thing
From hemp-based sports drinks to cocktails that get you high, science has finally cracked the code to making cannabis beverages that don’t taste awful
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South African Musician Johnny Clegg Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
Johnny Clegg, a South African musician who performed in defiance of racial barriers imposed by the apartheid system decades ago and celebrated its new democracy under Nelson Mandela, died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66.
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Thousands Mourn Hero 9/11 Detective Luis Alvarez, Who Spent Dying Days Fighting for Colleagues, at Funeral
Thousands are gathered to mourn a former New York City police detective who spent his dying days pleading with Congress to extend benefits for his fellow 9/11 first responders at a funeral service in Queens Wednesday.
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Funeral Set for Detective Who Fought for 9/11 Compensation
A former New York City police detective who fought until his final days for the extension of the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund is being remembered Wednesday with a funeral service in Queens.
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Hero 9/11 1st Responder Luis Alvarez Dies After Benefit Plea
Luis Alvarez, the NYPD detective who used his final days to plead with Congress for more benefits for 9/11 first responders, has died, his family said Saturday. “It is with peace and comfort, that the Alvarez family announce that Luis (Lou) Alvarez, our warrior, has gone home to our Good Lord in heaven today. Please remember his words, ‘Please take...