A Los Angeles couple diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer just weeks apart are trying to provide a “positive” childhood for their two young sons. Laura Tomelloso, a retired officer for the US Department of Justice, had a colonoscopy in February that revealed she had Stage 4 colon cancer. Then it metastasized into ovarian cancer. The … Read more
A grandmother in Texas was diagnosed and cured of lung cancer in the same day. April Boudreau, 61, awoke from undergoing local anesthesia to discover that a tumor in her lungs had been identified — and removed — in one sitting. “You pinch yourself because you can’t believe it’s true,” she told the Daily Mail. … Read more
When it comes to developing treatments and eventual cures for diseases, being able to diagnose a condition early and accurately makes a huge difference – and scientists have now developed a quick, reliable method of identifying people with Parkinson’s disease. The test can be run in as little as 3 minutes after a skin swab … Read more
Two sisters who were diagnosed with breast cancer within six weeks of each other have revealed how they worked together to overcome the disease. Aisling, 50, and Margaret Cunningham, 46, from Brisbane, received the earth-shattering news in August, 2020. Margaret was standing in front of the mirror when she noticed one of her breasts looked … Read more
Jennifer Deus was almost nine months pregnant when she learned she had breast cancer. Doctors gave her a C-section at 36 weeks so she could start her treatment soon after the delivery. This is Deus’ story, as told to Jane Ridley. Loading Something is loading. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer … Read more
CNN — Veteran journalist Katie Couric reported some personal news on Wednesday. In a post on her website, Couric shared she was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. “Why Not Me,” she titled the post. “June 21, 2022, was the first day of summer, my 8th wedding anniversary, and the day I found … Read more
An optician found warning signs of a possible tumor in the back of the man’s eyes.DjelicS/Getty Images A man was diagnosed with brain cancer after he got blurry vision and went to an optician. The optician found warning signs in the back of his eye, which can be caused by a tumor. Doctors diagnosed Matt … Read more
Lindsey Gritton said she was misdiagnosed with a clogged milk duct when she was 34 weeks pregnant. After requesting an ultrasound, Gritton said she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She said she wants other young women to know the importance of advocating for themselves. Loading Something is loading. Lindsey Gritton said she was 34 … Read more
A woman went to an ER with shoulder pain and was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Doctors said it had spread to her spine, ribs, and adrenal gland, but not her shoulder. The doctors believe one of the tumors in her spine caused her shoulder pain. Loading Something is loading. A woman who went to an Emergency … Read more