Andrea Gibson, celebrated poet, dies at 49
The poet published several books including “You Better Be Lightning," “Take Me With You" and “Lord of the Butterflies."
Bobby Jenks, World Series Champion and beloved Chicago White Sox closer, dies at 44
The Chicago White Sox family lost one of the members of the 2005 World Series championship team.
Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
Bobby Sherman, 1960s teen icon, dies at 81
Bobby Sherman was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer earlier this year.
Two-time cancer survivor urges others to be proactive with screenings
Two-time cancer survivor, Sonya Engle, urges proactive cancer screenings, emphasizing that delaying can be detrimental.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Arizona breast cancer survivors share love of dragon boating
Two women from Phoenix with a common diagnosis in their pasts are set to make history overseas on a dragon boat. Not only is dragon boating considered to be an ancient sport that has made its way into the U.S. from China.
Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis
She says she will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Boxing world mourns loss of Georgia O'Connor after miscarriage, cancer battle
Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor, 25, has died after a painful bout with cancer, which came after a miscarriage.
'Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams reveals cancer diagnosis
The comic strip creator shared his condition in a live stream, saying he expects to live to “sometime this summer.”
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.