Forget Ebola and all the fears that caused. Researchers and now discovering a form on cancer that is believed to be contagious. Transmissible cancers – cancers which can spread between individuals by the transfer of living cancer cells – are believed to arise extremely rarely in nature. One of the few known transmissible cancers causes… Continue reading A New “Contagious” Cancer is Discovered in Austrailia
Category: Cancer
“No Shave November” is Here Again to Raise Awareness for Cancer – Video
It’s the time of year when we go without shaving, for a whole month, to bring awareness to cancer. Hide those razors, it’s for a good cause. Video
Father Robs Bank to Pay for Daughter’s Chemotherapy
A Michigan man who robbed a local credit union reportedly did so in a desperate attempt to help pay for his daughter’s chemotherapy, according to authorities, ABC News reports. Brian Randolph, 23, is accused of entering the Vibe Credit Union in South Lyon earlier this month, and passing a note demanding money. The note said… Continue reading Father Robs Bank to Pay for Daughter’s Chemotherapy
Jimmy Carter Reveals He Has Brain Cancer – Video
The former president made the announcement earlier today that cancer spots have been detected on his brain. Mr. Carter also said that he is “perfectly at ease with whatever comes” and that his situation is “in the hands of God.” While doctors thought an operation performed earlier this month had removed all the cancer in… Continue reading Jimmy Carter Reveals He Has Brain Cancer – Video
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Has an “Aggressive Cancer”
CNN is reporting that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford soon will begin chemotherapy to treat a rare and aggressive cancer, a doctor at Mount Sinai Hospital in the city said Wednesday. Dr. Zane Cohen said Ford has a malignant liposarcoma, and a second biopsy on his tumor done Monday shows it is aggressive. “However, we are… Continue reading Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Has an “Aggressive Cancer”
Rob Ford has Stomach Tumor – Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Rob Ford, the infamous mayor of Toronto Canada who was caught on video doing cocaine among other things, is calling it quits after being hospitalized with what is being called an abdominal tumor. The mayor has decided to focus on getting better and recommended that his brother Doug Ford, runs in his place. “My heart is heavy when… Continue reading Rob Ford has Stomach Tumor – Drops Out of Mayoral Race
This Chicago Teenager May One Day Cure Colon Cancer
A 19-year-old Chicago teen may one day hold the key to curing colon cancer. If his previous successes are any indication, Keven Stonewall is well on his way to becoming the kind of scientist who leaves a lasting impact in the realm of cancer research. In his senior year of high school, this young man… Continue reading This Chicago Teenager May One Day Cure Colon Cancer
Tony Gwynn Passes Away at 54
Tony Gwynn passed away today at the age of 54, thus ending a battle with cancer dating back to 2010. Gwynn was very private about his medical struggles but he had attributed them to years of chewing tobacco use. Gwynn was a player of legendary proportion. A 15 time all-star, 5 time gold glove winner,… Continue reading Tony Gwynn Passes Away at 54
Rapper Drake Grant’s Terminally Ill Girl’s Wish
Source: Instagram If you haven’t already figured it our from his music, Drake has a really big heart and we’re super happy to see him share it in this way. Last night, 15-year-old Kennedy Brown got the surprise of her life when Drizzy showed up on her doorstep unexpectedly. According to ABC News, Kennedy, who’s currently… Continue reading Rapper Drake Grant’s Terminally Ill Girl’s Wish
These Vitamin Supplements Raise Cancer Risks in Men – Study
Clinical trials show high levels of the mineral Selenium can raise chances of developing high-grade cancer by 91% Men have been warned not to take a pair of popular vitamin and mineral supplements after research showed they can dramatically increase the risk of life-threatening prostate cancer. Overdosing on the mineral selenium by taking supplements raised… Continue reading These Vitamin Supplements Raise Cancer Risks in Men – Study
Sarah Crane, Creator of The “Sarah Strong” Campaign has Died
A 15-year-old Indiana girl whose brave struggle with cancer who inspired thousands, including stars like CeeLo Green and Tom Cruise, has died. The purple Sarah Strong campaign began when Sarah Crane of Michiana was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in July, one of the youngest people ever to be diagnosed with such an advanced… Continue reading Sarah Crane, Creator of The “Sarah Strong” Campaign has Died
From Beyond The Grave – Deceased Cancer Patient Is Suing Her Hospital
A 28-year-old Canadian television producer lost her battle with cancer this week. But her fight isn’t over yet. Houda Rafle was starting legal procedures against a Trillium Health radiologist whom she claimed misread a CT scan that showed the early stages of her cancer. But as the case was progressing, her health deteriorated. She died… Continue reading From Beyond The Grave – Deceased Cancer Patient Is Suing Her Hospital