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Could Eating More Pizza Reduce Your Odds Of Getting Cancer?

Steph — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:55 +0000

This almost never happens in our grown up world. Something that tastes good, a food that you crave and can’t get enough of might have honest to goodness health benefits! A research team from Italy has concluded that people who ate pizza on a regular basis are far less likely to suffer from colon, mouth [...]

Seven-Year-Old Cancer Patient Scores Touchdown In Nebraska Spring Game [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:20:16 +0000

Jack Hoffman is a 7-year-old brain cancer patient but that didn’t stop him from scoring a touchdown in Nebraska’s spring game Saturday afternoon. Jack, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and is currently on a break from his chemotherapy treatment, came into the game for a fourth-and-1 on the 31-yard line. With the help [...]

Benefit For Flint GM Employee With Cancer

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:59:09 +0000

Randy Moore, a long-time employee at Flint GM Truck and Bus, was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. I am teaming up once again with the Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club to help out with the overwhelming medical costs. We are hosting at benefit at The Jewel of Grand Blanc, at 5270 Perry Road on April [...]

Man Takes Pregnancy Test as a Joke, Finds Out Bad News

George McIntyre — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:26:38 +0000

A positive pregnancy test for man is bad news, but it doesn't mean he's pregnant.

Amazing Teen Nicholas Ruth Wins Lottery, Pays It Forward [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:55:48 +0000

Four years ago, Nicholas Ruth beat Leukemia and now he's beaten the odds, winning $250,000 in the Maryland Lottery. But wait until you see what this selfless teen plans to do with his winnings.

Young People in Sweden Actually Believe Cancer is Contagious

Mike Adams — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:13:32 +0000

Most young adults know that babies do not come from wild-eyed storks or highly potent drinking water, but a new study suggests they might be a little confused about a few other things. According to research conducted by Swedish charity Ung Cancer, which consisted of nearly 1,000 interviews with people across 13 high schools, nearly [...]

Florida Man Says He Was Fired Due To Daughters Cancer Treatment [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:19:35 +0000

A Florida man alleges he was fired because his daughter's cancer treatments were getting too expensive for his company-sponsored health insurance. Yovany Gonzalez of Palm Beach ,Florida was fired from his job as securities broker for Wells Fargo.

Just three days before his daughter, who later died at age 6, was scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor.

Can this happen in America?

Oops! Sorry, You're really NOT Dying From Cancer!

J. Patrick — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:12:36 +0000

It was just two short years ago that Frank was told that the cancer he had been struggling with had spread to his heart and he only would live a few more months. So in order to enjoy his final days the 69-year old New Zealand man decided to spend his remaining days in luxury.

He wishes now that he could re-think it.

Cases Of Cancer To Rise Significantly?

J. Patrick — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:55:53 +0000

This is a bit scary. A study that came out this week suggests that if we don't reduce the growth of the worlds population, then the number of cancer cases could rise 75% by 2030.

Robin Gibb Did Not Die From Cancer

J. Patrick — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:06:52 +0000

Robin Gibb’s son, Robin-John Gibb, has released information that his father did not die of cancer, as many sources have reported. Instead, his son says that he died of kidney failure. Robin-John Gibb described his father’s passing as “peaceful and dignified” to The Express. It was also noted that at least 14 relatives and friends [...]

Tomorrow is "Don't Fry Day" – Get Suntan Lotion Ready!

J. Patrick — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:51:54 +0000

Get the sunscreen ready! Tomorrow, May 25th is “Don’t Fry Day”, and the American Cancer Society, along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, reminds you to protect your skin as you head outdoors for the summer season. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and is easily preventable. Here are some [...]

Nine-Year-Old Clarkston Michigan Boy Decides to End Cancer Treatment [POLL]

George McIntyre — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:54:42 +0000

Ryan Kennedy from Clarkston, Michigan has declared that enough is enough, and says he's done with chemotherapy. He wants to make the most of the little time he has left. Ryan, however, is only nine years old.

Read more about this young cancer patient, and take our Cars 108 Listener Poll: Should a nine-year-old have the right to refuse medical treatment?

Young Cancer Patients Sing Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:01:32 +0000

These young cancer patients at Seattle Children's Hospital could not have found a better song! 'Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson fits like a glove, and could be an anthem for the kids on the Hematology Oncology floor for years to come. Doctors, nurses, and patients all contributed to this very moving video.

Share this with anyone you know who's been touched by cancer.

Teen Fakes Cancer; Raises $17,000

Erin Bishop — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:36 +0000

One horrible teen out of Texas pretended she had cancer and raised more than $17,000. She told classmates she had leukemia as a child and said it had returned so she started fundraising and asking for money.

Boy's Lemonade Stand Raises $10,000 For Dad's Cancer Treatments

Erin Bishop — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:26:12 +0000

A six-year-old boy wanted to raise money for his dad's cancer treatments so he started a lemonade stand and raised $10,000. It started out small but once the community rallied together, they formed a block party to help with the efforts.

Michigan Teen Wins $100,000 – Could His Research Lead to a Cure For Breast Cancer?

George McIntyre — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:27:36 +0000

Nithin Tumma, a 17-year-old high school senior from Port Huron, Michigan has won first prize in the 'Intel Science Talent Search' competition earlier this week. Tumma's prize? $100,000!

The project that lead Tumma to beating out 1,838 other high school students could bring researchers closer to a cure for breast cancer.

Boy With Cancer Dances To 'I'm Bald And I Know It' [Video]

Erin Bishop — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:20:43 +0000

This is a feel good video that you'll want to watch. Nine-year-old Charlie Futhey has cancer and decided to dance and sing about it. His mom says he's stayed positive throughout his battle so he wanted to sing to "Sexy and I Know It" but changed it to "I'm Bald and I Know It." Check it out after the jump.

Robin Gibb Battling Liver Cancer

J. Patrick — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:44:06 +0000

If you are a fan of the Bee Gees there is sad news on the horizon. The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb is putting up a brave fight against liver cancer. He has been undergoing chemotherapy for almost two months, but finds himself weak and losing ground to the cancer. There was a recent fundraiser that he was too ill to attend, and the spokesman for the 62 year old Gibb said he was fighting hard and heading home to be with his family.

Woman Makes Santa's Naughty List for Falsely Claiming She Had Cancer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:18 +0000

If anyone is going to get a lumps of coal in his or her stocking this year, it’s Martha Nicholas. The Virginian woman was arrested Wednesday for bilking kind-hearted people out of money by falsely claiming she had cancer. Nicholas, 42, duped even her husband and children along the way, claimed she was a four-time cancer patient and participated in multiple cancer fundraisers

'Movember' Is Back To Raise Cancer and Mustache Awareness

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:00:56 +0000

Attention men: Have you always wanted to see if you could grow your mustache out to a Tom Selleck-level of awesomeness?

Well, now is your chance, as November is “Movember,” that time when men of shaving age let their lip sweaters go in order to raise funds and awareness for health issues that affect guys, in particular prostate and other cancers.