12-year-old athlete thanks UCSF for helping her beat cancer

Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.

Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull

Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.

Students help woman's last wish of visiting the Phoenix Zoo come true

High school students helped make a woman's wish come true by raising money for her and her loved ones to visit the Phoenix Zoo for what may be her last time.

Alex Trebek spent his final day watching the horizon with his wife

"He wanted his final day to be sitting on his swing next to his wife, Jean, and kind of watching the horizon, and he got to do that," the show's executive producer said. "He wasn't in pain and the fact that he had a nice, final day makes all of us in the 'Jeopardy!' family feel much better."

Peyton strong: Parade held for Peoria 5th grader battling cancer
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Zuni Hills Elementary School in Peoria is holding a parade on Oct. 29 for Peyton Gonzales, a fifth-grader who is battling cancer.

Breast cancer survivors drive through Phoenix metro area to raise awareness
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The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser was different this year. Instead of having their usual walk around Tempe Town Lake, people were encouraged to join in on a ride -- and survivors say events like these give them hope.

Robert Redford's son James dies at 58 of liver cancer

James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.

Cancer-stricken Rush Limbaugh tells listeners he can no longer deny he's 'under a death sentence'

Cancer-stricken talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh provided listeners a somber update on his condition Monday after recent scans showed “some progression of cancer,” which he said is “not dramatic” but still a step in the wrong direction. 

'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces

Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.

Sienna Miller reveals Chadwick Boseman paid part of her '21 Bridges' salary after parity issue

Sienna Miller, who starred alongside Chadwick Boseman in '21 Bridges,' says the actor stepped up and paid part of her salary after a parity agreement couldn't be reached by the studio.

Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer

The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.

Chas Roberts donates A/C unit to Surprise family
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The Fourniers live in Surprise and have three children -- Allison, 7, Bethanie, 3, and Max, 1. Last fall, Bethanie was diagnosed with Leukemia. The family is struggling and with finances tight, the family hasn't been able to get a new A/C unit to replace their old one. But thanks to Chas Roberts, the Fourniers will be receiving a brand new A/C unit.

Children's Cancer Network, AZDHS to unveil Arizona Cancer Control Plan
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The Children's Cancer Network along with the Arizona Department of Health Services will unveil the 2020-24 Arizona Cancer Control Plan and commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Actress Kelly Preston, whose credits included the films "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire," died Sunday, her husband John Travolta said.