Model fakes her death to bring awareness to cervical cancer
Poonam Pandey "bravely fought the disease" and died, according to a social media statement, but the fake announcement was soon met with online criticism.
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Poonam Pandey "bravely fought the disease" and died, according to a social media statement, but the fake announcement was soon met with online criticism.
Here in the Twin Cities, some of those fighting cancer are getting some five-star comfort from a place you may not expect.
Staff members at the Four Seasons have undergone intensive training to learn how to touch and listen to clients who are going through cancer.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic says she plans to step down from her position before the 2024 legislation session after learning her cancer has returned.
Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, new data from the World Health Organization highlights the impact worldwide.
Firefighters are known for being strong, but they gathered for a special workout that was less about the muscle and more a matter of heart. It's a tribute to their fallen Captain Mike Paidar.
We all know firefighters face danger but it’s not fire that’s the leading cause of death, it’s cancer. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how St. Paul firefighters are working especially hard today to change that.
Homeless veterans were top of mind for Jacob Helgestad because he had been watching WCCO's most recent Home for the Holidays campaign.
Lt. Col. Jacob Helgestad is battling cancer but as our Allen Henry explains, that can't stop him from continuing to serve here at home.
When the news came out last week that the Minnesota State Fair would be discontinuing personalized benches, Tina Payton and Michelle Moran, thought what better way to honor their "fair freak" of a friend.
After more than a decade and a half, the Minnesota State Fair has ended its personalized bench program. The news caught the attention of an Oakdale couple who knew they had one last chance to honor a friend they loved. Jason Rantala shows us why they say it was a case of divine intervention.
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50, and second for women in that same age group.
Cancer deaths continued to decrease, according to the report, but experts warned that the rise in some of the most deadly forms of cancer could mean an increase in deaths is ahead.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. Experts recommend testing for it in your home —here's how.
"...my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart," Halle Berry said.
November is lung cancer awareness month. A new study from the American Lung Association shows the gap is tightening when it comes to racial disparities in lung cancer five-year survival rates. The study is also highlighting the importance of critical screenings as lung cancer remains the No. 1 cancer killer. Dr. Anuja Sharma with Allina Health joined us with more.
He was Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball, a state champion and a long-time high school basketball coach. Now, he's fighting cancer again, and this time a different type.
It's facing 95 civil lawsuits from people who are accusing the plant of causing cancer, even death, connected to excessive emissions of a toxic chemical.
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer, and remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
November is men's cancer awareness month, and there's some news many men are not aware of — screening for prostate cancer is now as simple as getting a blood test.
Amy LeBard from the American Cancer Society talks about the "Grab Your Girls" movement.
More than 64,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Many times, the disease isn't diagnosed until it's too late. But researchers here in Minnesota are looking into how artificial intelligence could help with early detection.
Suzanne Somers wrote a number of health and wellness books and she was very public about some of her controversial medical decisions
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
Make-A-Wish helped take the Hedrington family to Hawaii, a celebration of Hudson's recovery and a gift for a family to just be in each other's presence.
