Denver Broncos 4 days ago Former Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach dies at 56 Harald Hasselbach, a two-time Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos, died at the age of 56 after a six-month bout with cancer, his family said.
Maryland 5 days ago Judge denies compassionate release for corrupt Baltimore officer with terminal cancer A federal judge has denied compassionate release for Daniel Hersl, an incarcerated member of Baltimore's notoriously corrupt Gun Trace Task Force.
HEALTH November 20 Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find hope in new FDA-approved treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 8 approved a new oral medicine called Fruzaqla (fruquintinib) for the treatment of patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer.
HEALTH November 19 Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments' Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.
CANCER November 12 In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch' In a health breakthrough, scientists at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California, have identified a protein on the CD95 receptor that can “program" cancer dells to die.
HEALTH November 9 Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time' Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
LIFESTYLE November 8 Five moms who lost their children to brain tumors jump out of a plane to help others A group of moms in the United Kingdom supported each other as their children suffered from brain tumors — and went skydiving in their kids' honor to raise money for others.
LIFESTYLE November 6 Winner, winner! American Humane announces its 2023 Hero Dog Award recipient American Humane crowned its 2023 Hero Dog Award to a therapy dog stationed in Missouri with the USO. Maverick supports service members and their families.
HEALTH November 3 Why immunotherapy is emerging as the ‘fourth pillar’ of cancer treatments, experts say For decades, the go-to treatments for cancer have been chemotherapy, radiation and surgery — but some experts claim that a fourth option, immunotherapy, is showing promising results.
Lung Cancer November 2 Should you be screened for lung cancer based on new guidelines for high-risk patients? The American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced new guidelines for lung cancer screenings. Find out if you're part of the high-risk group that should get screened each year.