Atlanta nurse shares warning after unrelated MRI reveals brain tumor
A 24-year-old Atlanta nurse who needed surgery days after doctors unexpectedly found a brain tumor is urging others not to ignore changes in their health.
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A 24-year-old Atlanta nurse who needed surgery days after doctors unexpectedly found a brain tumor is urging others not to ignore changes in their health.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Metro Atlanta mother of two Cassandra Barksdale claims that a tissue specimen mix-up by Kaiser Permanente led to her believing she had an aggressive form of uterine cancer and only a few years to live.
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Emory University researchers are studying a treatment that doesn't blast the entire body, but instead, it's designed to find a specific weakness in the cancer cells. The team says this study isn't just about curing cancer, but about giving kids a chance to grow up with fewer scars from the cure itself.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Kim Airhart was blindsided by her ovarian cancer diagnosis and started her nonprofit to offer support for women going through the same journey.
According to the American Cancer Society, 20 percent of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer were 54 years old or younger in 2019. That's up from 11 percent in 1990.
For Mary Sims, the nightmare began with what she thought was a simple case of the flu. Instead, it spiraled into a grueling five-year battle with cancer that robbed her of her health, her hair, and her 30s.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
R&B star and local pastor Montell Jordan shared joyful news with fans, announcing that he is officially cancer free after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.
A Cobb County couple is using music to bring comfort to families facing the same grief they once carried alone.
The annual CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Party brought joy, crafts, treats and a visit from Santa to families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.
Two best friends battling cancer side by side at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta celebrated a major milestone together, ringing the end-of-treatment bell at the same time.
Doctors say new studies into genes can help them catch cancer earlier, but patients have to be tested.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
After revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis, Montell Jordan says early detection saved his life, and he hopes his new tour will encourage men to get screened.
Fulton County leaders have accepted Atlanta's $68 million asking price for the Atlanta City Detention Center, moving the two governments closer to a deal while leaving several key conditions unresolved.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0.
Dragon Con begins Thursday, with tens of thousands of people from around the world expected to attend the annual pop culture convention in downtown Atlanta.
Fulton County is reviving a program that provides rental assistance to families in need. The county is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to reach residents facing housing instability.
Residents inside the all-brick Bethel Towers apartments say they are living without working air conditioning, some for over a week, and others for three weeks.