Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early

An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.

Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say

A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.

Florida deputy, nonprofit surprise boy fighting cancer with Disney World trip

A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.

Valley mother writes book to help discuss cancer with children

Cancer is a tough topic to talk about. It's difficult for the person diagnosed and the family members supporting the patient, especially kids who might not understand what is going on or why. A Valley mom took her experience and wrote a book in an effort to help. 

Quick tips for prostate health

Prostate gland problems are more common in men as they age. There are some risk factors, like age and race, men cannot control. But, the Prostate Cancer Foundation says there are ways to lower your risk of prostate cancer.

Daughters 'pre-create' wedding dance with terminally ill father in moving photo shoot

A mom in Texas said she was overwhelmed with emotion after her friends and family chipped in to help her “pre-create” a heartwarming moment between her terminally ill husband and their children.

Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death

“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."

Woman has 'basketball-sized' breast tumor removed after letting it grow for 2 years, report says

A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.

Eating dairy linked to prostate cancer, but plant-based diets associated with reduced risk

Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.

Dad’s skin cancer battle leaves him with massive chunk missing from neck, back

A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.

5-year-old cancer survivor surprised with new lemonade stand
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A little girl who raised more than $13,000 for cancer awareness by selling lemonade was gifted a brand new lemonade stand. FOX 10's Renee Nelson reports.

Boy, 11, with terminal brain cancer asks for 'patches and prayers' from military, law enforcement

The family of a young boy from New York who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare and terminal brain cancer is asking members of the military, law enforcement, EMS and firefighting communities to send along “patches and prayers” as he continues his difficult battle.

Girls become best friends, write song while undergoing cancer treatment together

Being in the hospital is never fun and can get lonely, but two young girls going through cancer treatment at the same time have struck up a friendship.