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Mom of Two and Army Specialist, 23, Found Lump During Pregnancy But It Was Dismissed As Clogged Milk Duct, She Was Later Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Army Specialist Bryce Ewing was 23 years old when her doctor dismissed a lump she discovered during her third trimester of pregnancy as a clogged milk duct, however, a biopsy later revealed she had breast cancer.
A ‘One in a Million’ Chance of Survival at Age 3, 50 Surgeries and Two Liver Transplants Later, This Childhood Cancer Survivor Just Graduated with a Master’s in Medical Physics
At age 3, Andrew Rogers was given one week to live following a liver cancer diagnosis — now a little over two decades later, the childhood survivor is graduating from Georgia Tech with a Master's in Medical Physics, and spreading hope to other families facing similar odds.
Sopranos Drama: Edie Falco, 60, Says She Was ‘Terrified’ of Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 42, While Filming ‘Sopranos’
“Sopranos” actress Edie Falco, 60, reflects on her time onset alongside fellow actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who portrayed her daughter during the popular crime drama. She said she was “intimidated” by Sigler, who appeared to have it all together. Sigler admitted at times, she felt like she was in over her head amid the all-star cast.
Excruciating & Brave, Shannen Doherty, 53, Asks Her Cancer Doctor Tough Questions, Including How He Copes With Patients Nearing the End of Their Care
Actress Shannen Doherty, 53, discusses with her oncologist how he emotionally copes while treating patients facing daunting diagnoses. Dr. Lawrence Piro says he tries to give his patients the best care and help them fulfill their treatment journey they want until the very end.
‘Are You There God’ Author Judy Blume, 84, Beat Cancer & Now Runs a Bookstore In Key West
Veteran author Judy Blume, 84, is known for many titles, including “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Forever.” Despite retiring from authoring her own books after 50 years, Blume found a newfound passion for writing book recommendations. Blume is also a two-time cancer survivor, having beat cervical and breast cancer.
Does Dying Your Hair Increase Your Cancer Risk? Government Data Says No, But Hairdressers Using Products Frequently Face Additional Risk
Millions of people use personal temporary hair dyes a few times a year, and overall, the cancer risks from using these products remain low. The National Cancer Institute says dyes are not carcinogenic. However, permanent hair dye use may pose an elevated cancer risk, especially for women at risk of breast cancer.
Feeling Hungover, 18-Year-Old’s Headache Turned Out To Be Brain Cancer – Crucial To Push For Answers
Last June, Ella Pick, 18, was meant to be living it up during a 4-week girls' trip on the Greek Islands, but she suddenly felt a little different and assumed it could be from drinking alcohol. Later, she was shocked to find out she was actually experiencing symptoms of brain cancer.
The Secret to a Long, Happy Marriage: Jeff Bridges, 74, Says Simply ‘Don’t Get a Divorce’
Actor Jeff Bridges, 74, known for his iconic role as The Dude in "The Big Lebowski," and his wife of 48 years, Susan Geston, have revealed the "key" to their long-lasting marriage, through all of life's ups and downs, including a non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer battle, is "don't get divorced."
Dealing With Mother’s Trauma, Nicole Kidman, 56, Learned Massage Therapy To Care for Her Mom During Breast Cancer
Actress Nicole Kidman, 56, was deeply impacted by her mom’s breast cancer during her teenage years. She dropped out of high school to become a master masseuse to help her mom’s post-surgery therapy.
‘Food Network’ Star & Breast Cancer Survivor Sandra Lee, 57, Says Weight Loss Injections & Side Effects ‘Not For Me’ — Understanding the Risks of Landmark Weight Loss Drugs
TV chef and breast cancer survivor Sandra Lee, 57, has admitted to using weight loss injections in an effort to shed some pounds—however, in doing so, she experienced unfavorable side effects. It's unclear what type of weight loss drug Lee tried, but it's important to note there are risks associated with taking blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic, the brand name of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide.
GMA Host Robin Roberts Was 47 When She First Battled Cancer Before Being Diagnosed Again. New Study Suggests Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Are at Double the Risk of Getting Another Cancer
Research published in Lancet Regional Health provides added evidence to the notion women diagnosed with breast cancer were at increased risk for getting a new – unrelated to the first diagnosis – type of cancer known as second primary cancer.
‘Sin City’ Actress Jessica Alba’s Cancer Advocacy Hits Close to Home as Dad & Close Friend Both Battled the Disease
Actress Jessica Alba, 43, has been affected by cancer diagnoses of people close to her. Her father was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2021, and her close friend passed away after a four-year stage 4 colorectal cancer battle. Alba's first-hand perspective of her friend's cancer journey encouraged her to undergo a colonoscopy, which found a large polyp the doctor removed during the procedure.
‘Cheers’ Actor Ted Danson, 76, Admits His Psoriasis Led to Self-Deprecating Style of Comedy — Now He’s Speaking Up About the ‘Toll’ the Condition Took
Actor Ted Danson, 76, says he’s lived with plaque psoriasis for decades. He recently joined a marketing campaign designed to empower millions of others living with chronic skin conditions.
Dan Rather, 92, Coming Back to News Organization He Left Behind Nearly 2 Decades Ago
Veteran news anchor Dan Rather, 92, returns to CBS to discuss his career and the “black eye” on his career that caused him to leave the network after more than 40 years. The same year of his controversial news report, he also battled a skin cancer diagnosis. He underwent treatment for the cancer.
‘Journey’ Singer Steve Perry, 75, Stunned ‘80s Hit ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ Named the Biggest Rock Hit of All Time’ – Reaching Milestones After Cancer
“Journey” frontman Steve Perry, 75, celebrates the iconic rock song he voiced back in 1981 – “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which was named the “Biggest Song of All Time” by Forbes. The accomplishment comes 11 years after he was diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Bi-Annual Mammograms At Age 40 Now Recommended For Most Women, What The New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Mean For You
Women who are at an average risk for breast cancer and between the ages 40 and 74 are being advised to get mammograms every two years, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released Wednesday, and published in JAMA.
TLC Star Shauna Rae, 24, Weighs Freezing Her Eggs Due to Dwarfism If She Wants a Natural Birth While Assessing Pregnancy Risks – Hopeful Options for Infertility and Fertility Preservation
TLC Reality TV star Shauna Rae, 24, explains due to her pituitary dwarfism diagnosis, her fertility options remain limited if she hopes to become a mom one day. She explained while in vitro fertilization (IVF) remains an option, a safer bet would be surrogacy.
A Mother’s Special Smell: The Old Perfume Bottle That Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, Holds On To Honor 81-Year-Old Mom Blythe Danner, Who Battled Oral Cancer
Academy Award–winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, has revealed she holds on to a sweet sentimental object in honor of her 81-year-old mom Blythe Danner—a discontinued bottle of Quadrille by Balenciaga, which she says helps her feel closer to her mom when she's not around.
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