Despite having no family history, Shelly Battista said it was shocking. “What 34-year-old thinks, ‘I probably have breast cancer. So, it was very surreal. Very shocking,” she said. Source: Woman welcomes twins after cancer diagnosis takes her ovaries and fallopian tubes
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Local med student diagnosed with thyroid cancer, urges others about warning signs
Danielle Herman, a 26-year-old medical student at Case Western Reserve University, was one of the millions unaware of her body’s struggle with thyroid disease. Source: Local med student diagnosed with thyroid cancer, urges others about warning signs
Local fire departments have banded together to support an Oak Creek firefighter’s wife after her cancer returned
The Oak Creek Fire Department has created shirts to support the Schaefer family as the wife of one of their firefighters goes through cancer treatments again. Source: Local fire departments have banded together to support an Oak Creek firefighter’s wife after her cancer returned
Texans GM: Metchie taking big steps in recovery
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III, who missed the 2022 season after being diagnosed with leukemia in July, has a “chance” to be ready for offseason workouts in April, GM Nick Caserio said. Source: Texans GM: Metchie taking big steps in recovery
Woman gets 2nd chance at life after two cancers diagnoses, successful IVF
At 44, Sarah McDonald of San Francisco was on top of the world until she was diagnosed with two separate cancers. Source: Woman gets 2nd chance at life after two cancers diagnoses, successful IVF
Cancer Caregiving Is Like a ‘Full-Time Job,’ But One Couple Made It Work — Both Ways
Rickey and Marla Briskman’s marriage has grown as both have navigated the roles of patient with cancer and caregiver. Source: Cancer Caregiving Is Like a ‘Full-Time Job,’ But One Couple Made It Work — Both Ways
Hawaii club pro battling cancer makes Sony Open debut at 60
The Sony Open holds a spot for a leading PGA professional from the Aloha Section Source: Hawaii club pro battling cancer makes Sony Open debut at 60
Ohio State OL Avery Henry begins bone cancer chemotherapy treatment
The Ohio State offensive lineman tweeted Tuesday he completed his first day of chemotherapy for osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Source: Ohio State OL Avery Henry begins bone cancer chemotherapy treatment
Pasta with mom fundraiser at Winston Middle School
WINSTON — A group of 14 Winston Middle Schools students are working diligently to raise the necessary funds to make an educational trip to Australia in the summer of 2023, Source: Pasta with mom fundraiser at Winston Middle School
D’Dummers Parade benefits child suffering from cancer
It’s been nearly a week since the Mummers filled Broad Street, but a handful of Mummers strutted again Saturday. The event was held in honor of a little boy who was named the grand marshal. Source: D’Dummers Parade benefits child suffering from cancer