A small, red “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its ability to make lemons taste like lemonade — and for helping some cancer patients cope with an unpleasant side effect of treatment. For many chemotherapy patients, “chemo mouth” can make food taste metallic, bland, or spoiled — leading to weight loss, poor nutrition, and reduced motivation to … Read more
Could guts save your butt? A new study reports that bacteria found in the intestines of Japanese tree frogs show remarkable promise in treating colorectal cancer. A research team from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) discovered that the bacterium Ewingella americana could prove more effective than conventional treatments. While the relationship … Read more
Good news for a grave concern. Researchers believe a groundbreaking new drug can offer hope to those diagnosed with this deadly breast cancer, creating a new standard of care and improved survival rates. A clinical trial of a “smart bomb” cancer drug known as Trodelvy, an antibody-drug conjugate, has shown that the treatment is significantly better … Read more
A young cancer patient who died after refusing chemotherapy in favor of five coffee enemas a day was “adversely influenced” by her conspiracy theorist mother, a UK coroner said Thursday. Paloma Shemirani, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023, eschewed conventional treatment for the “alternative” healing path overseen by her mother, Kate Shemirani, a controversial health … Read more
Kevin Brady, 38, was in the best shape of his life when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in October 2024. And he wants you to know that, yes — it matters. “I think when some people hear of someone who’s very healthy and in good shape who gets cancer they go, ‘What was the … Read more
Motherhood has always been portrayed as this messy, magical, all-consuming love story. You imagine the baby cuddles, the tired eyes, the giggles, the growth. You prepare for long nights, teething, tantrums, and heart-melting milestones. But what I never prepared for was parenting while battling cancer. Mother Vanessa Maiorano shares her journey of battling cancer while raising her children. … Read more
A 23-year-old British woman who died after refusing conventional cancer treatment was allegedly undergoing “five coffee enemas a day” under the care of her mother, a controversial health influencer. Paloma Shemirani’s brother made the claim this week during an inquest into her death, which came seven months after doctors told the Cambridge graduate she had … Read more
It’s safe to say most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman less than three months after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again, most people aren’t Keith Giffney. Most people wouldn’t take on a Half Ironman after completing chemo and radiation therapy for stage 4 cancer. Then again — most … Read more
New cancer research pioneered by Memorial Sloan Kettering points to a strong alternative to chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation for some forms of cancer. Nearly 80% of patients who suffered from a variety of cancer types were successfully treated with only immunotherapy, according to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The immunotherapy protocol … Read more
She found love in a hopeless place. Finding love in today’s digital dating world is no east feat — especially if you’re going through a life- changing experience. This is what happened to a young woman diagnosed with cancer — who swiped for love and to her surprise, found her dream man. Nella Pignatelli was … Read more
Dave Coulier’s battle with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma got so tough that the actor was “prepared” to die after his fifth round of chemotherapy. The “Full House” star opened up about his cancer prognosis in an interview with Parade magazine published on Monday, March 31. Coulier, 65, revealed that he has finished chemo and a … Read more
A Mississippi high school football coach has finally reached the end zone of his cancer fight thanks to a peculiar, experimental treatment. Tim Story was diagnosed at 49 with stage 3 small bowel cancer after noticing strange pain in his sides. Two years and several challenging rounds of chemotherapy later, the Hattiesburg resident was told … Read more
A young woman’s dog was the first to detect her deadly breast cancer. In June 2023, Breanna Bortner, then 30, noticed her cockapoo Mochi became fixated on her right breast; sniffing, pawing and burrowing into the area. Stranger still, her sister-in-law’s cockapoo Gunner exhibited the same behavior. Mochi’s insistence was the canine catalyst for seeking … Read more
Dave Coulier is staying positive as he battles a “very aggressive” form of cancer. The “Full House” star, 65, shared an update on his cancer treatment on Friday, posting a photo on his Instagram story giving a thumbs-up during a chemotherapy session. “Putting a positive spin and sending love to all of you who are … Read more
Kate Middleton is in a jolly mood after completing chemotherapy. The princess, 42, is set to host her annual Christmas carol service in December despite battling cancer since the beginning of the year, PEOPLE confirmed on Wednesday. Middleton reportedly held a meeting at Windsor Castle on Tuesday with members of her team from Kensington Palace and … Read more
Elle Macpherson has doubled down on her controversial cancer treatment following her diagnosis seven years ago. Appearing on the “Today” show in Australia Monday, the supermodel got into a heated debate with co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Amelia Adams following her revelation that she refused chemotherapy from 32 doctors. Macpherson, 60, last week revealed that she … Read more
Shannen Doherty struggled with the idea of undergoing chemotherapy again before her death at age 53. The actress, who lost her years-long battle with stage 4 breast cancer on Saturday, talked about her cancer treatments on one of her final podcast episodes released June 24. “I’m having to go back on chemo and it’s really … Read more
Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella, has experienced another setback in her brain cancer journey. The 19-year-old model revealed Friday that her second round of chemotherapy has been delayed by a month due to an unexpected third craniotomy. “It’s not as bad as the first time but I’m really in pain. They do give me pain medicine … Read more
A mother of two claims that she underwent “very intensive” chemotherapy — only to find out she never had cancer at all. Lisa Monk, 39, from College Station, Texas, initially went to a hospital in 2022 for stomach pains that she suspected was related to kidney stones, according to the Daily Mail. Tests from the … Read more
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella is continuing to keep fans updated on her brain cancer journey. The 19-year-old model, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor known as a medulloblastoma in October, posted her 11th YouTube vlog Tuesday titled “Two surprise trips to the ER.” The student shared that she ended up in the hospital for … Read more