Pittsburgh-area teacher returns to classroom after battle with brain cancer

A Pittsburgh-area fifth-grade teacher is back in her classroom three years after a health emergency threatened to end both her career and her life.

• Oct 27

College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer

Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.

• Feb 28

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

• Nov 23, 2024

KD Sunday Spotlight: Carson's Hope keeps the spirit alive and helps those battling pediatric cancer

When the Rudick's lost their son Carson 14 years ago, they took that pain and made it a purpose.

• Feb 25, 2024

KD Sunday Spotlight: Reflections of Grace turned pain into purpose and helps those battling pediatric brain cancer

When the Ekis lost their daughter Grace in 2008, they used her spirit and her memory to help those fighting the same fight.

• Feb 4, 2024