Victims Of Cancer Doctor Could Receive $4.1 Million In Repayment
Dr. Farid Fata's victims can seek reimbursement for funeral costs, remedial health care and mental health care.
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Dr. Farid Fata's victims can seek reimbursement for funeral costs, remedial health care and mental health care.
The brain tumor is called a glioblastoma -- about 17,000 people in the US are diagnosed with it every year.
On Thursday Steve Harvey will highlight the miraculous story of Sean Swarner, 42 of Littleton, Colo. He has beat cancer twice, becoming the first cancer survivor to summit Mt. Everest – doing it all with just one lung!
An effort to require health insurers to provide cancer patients the same coverage for oral drugs as for intravenous medications is expected to advance in the Michigan Legislature.
The first patient at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron is scheduled to be treated in July.
Firefighters with certain types of cancer might soon be able to charge the state for some of their medical expenses.
You may want to think twice about consuming processed meats following some new findings by the World Health Organization.
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer,
President Barack Obama says he and first lady Michelle Obama wish former President Jimmy Carter a fast and full recovery from cancer.
Karmanos Cancer Institute is teaming up with WSU as part of a national study focused on cancer treatments based on genetic markers in tumors.
Fata has the opportunity on Friday to speak to the judge and address his victims.
A western Michigan man stricken with cancer has failed to persuade a judge to order the state to recognize his New York same-sex marriage.
Dietary supplements are advertised as a way to improve your health, but years of research shows they may do more harm than good.
The program helps sick kids learn techniques to manage stress, anxiety and pain stemming from their illnesses and medical treatments.
Wildlife biologists tracking a tumor-causing virus first diagnosed in eastern wild turkeys five years ago have found the virus is far more widespread — but less deadly — than expected.
Knowledge is power when it comes to learning your risk for certain cancers.
The 4-year-old grandson of former University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr will go through a few more weeks of radiation.
The Stars Guitars evening includes an auction of signed guitars from some of the biggest names in music -- including Five Seconds of Summer, Katy Perry, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown Band and Ted Nugent.
The government says Fata used a Hotmail account to execute his alleged crimes, including inquiring about a $3 million castle in Lebanon, his native country.
Asked about what appeared to be a cut on his neck, Fister said: "I had some skin cancer removed a couple of days ago."
Word dripped down this week that Jim Kelly's cancer is gone. But what does that mean? Is it gone today only to make its interminable, terminal march back to his enervated frame? Or is it really gone, as in he won?
The Komen 3-Day Walk made its way through Novi on Friday and will end up in Dearborn by Sunday.
An attorney filed suits in Oakland County Circuit court on behalf of 11 patients given unnecessary chemo by Dr. Farid Fata.
Richard Notte, who has served as mayor of Sterling Heights for 21 years, announced Monday he taking a leave from office to battle cancer.
More teen girls are getting a controversial cervical cancer vaccine but the increase isn't much of a bump, the government reported
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Safety concerns continue in the city of Birmingham, Michigan, but this time they center on a big fight on the downtown street.
A Clarkston, Michigan, man is facing charges for alleged indecent exposure over the weekend at the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi.
Three tubers who went missing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan last week are recovering following a three-day search and rescue.
Once again, Southeast Michigan is on the cusp of a storm risk, with a marginal chance highlighting our southern counties.
Safety concerns continue in the city of Birmingham, Michigan, but this time they center on a big fight on the downtown street.
Three tubers who went missing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan last week are recovering following a three-day search and rescue.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Good morning, Family! Partly sunny today, high 83 with a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening A few isolated storms may be severe capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Greater potential exists between I-94 and the Ohio border. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather across parts of southeast Michigan. Drier conditions develop Friday and Friday night.
President Trump signed an executive order that reduces the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11.
Three tubers who went missing along the Muskegon River in West Michigan last week are recovering following a three-day search and rescue.
Video of a brawl in Birmingham, Michigan, has gone viral and has residents concerned, prompting officials to do something about.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released body camera footage on Monday, Aug. 10, showing officers rescuing two women and a child who went missing while tubing along the Muskegon River last week. (Video courtesy: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)