5-Year-Old Dies From Cancer, But Not Before Preparing His Own Obituary
The Iowa boy made up the surname Boofias because his real name was too hard for him to pronounce. He also went by "The Great Garrett Underpants."
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The Iowa boy made up the surname Boofias because his real name was too hard for him to pronounce. He also went by "The Great Garrett Underpants."
A judge has ruled that hundreds of lawsuits claiming "Roundup" weed killer causes cancer can proceed to the next phase in court.
PayPal apparently doesn't believe that death is a good enough reason for their customers to not pay their bills.
Anthony Scherg became the first person in the state to receive a liver transplant and have part of his pancreas removed at the same time.
Beating cancer twice before his third birthday means Easton can pretty much do whatever he wants, said his dad.
A mother in New York delayed her cancer treatment until her baby could be born and then found out the infant's heart stopped multiple times.
A groundbreaking study has concluded that most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer can avoid going through chemotherapy.
A new type of blood screening is being called the "holy grail of cancer research" by scientists who say the test can detect the disease before tumors even form in the body.
Colonoscopies need to start earlier, according to the American Cancer Society.
A new medial report out this week revealed that the country's overall cancer death rate has fallen.
Dermatology specialists are warning about the potential dangers of gel manicures saying that the UV lamps can put people at a higher risk for cancer.
A mother's dying wish was fulfilled when she got to see her son graduate high school from her hospital bed.
California coffee shops may soon be forced to warn customers about a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java.
For many people, bacon is likened to a gift from above. However, the popular breakfast food, delicious as it may be, has been linked to causing various types of cancer.
Here's a look at the past successes and failures of cancer vaccine research, and where the future of research is heading.
The twins were born prematurely at 34 weeks. Because of that, physical therapy became part of their routine, and it was there, where doctors picked up on something odd.
Doctors are expecting he has weeks to a month to live. But Sunday wasn't about counting the minutes.
Jane Fonda revealed in interviews this week that her doctor removed a cancerous growth from her lower lip.
The 81-year-old senator will undergo physical therapy and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in the state after spending several days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
Birth control can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer by up to 38%, depending on how long she has taken it, a new study finds.
As a show of solidarity and inspired by a campaign started by the Anderson's young son, Mason, the "Brave the Shave" campaign is gaining steam.
Nine-year-old Jacob Thompson is your average kid. His obsessions include Minecraft and Legos, and he's a huge "Star Wars" fan.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
A future cup of coffee in California could give you jitters before you even take a sip.
A Los Angeles jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to a woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
