Imagine you’re a senior in Texas battling cancer and suddenly you find out you might have to switch doctors. Well, that’s what’s happening to many folks relying on Medicare Advantage or managed Medicaid services. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas decided to drop MD Anderson Cancer Center from their in
Pancreatic cancer used to be thought of as a disease for older folks, but guess what? More and more people in their 40s are getting it. A study showed that many young adults don't know the early signs of this cancer or how to lower their risk. The survey asked people under 50 about their knowledge
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched tr
Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'
Steph Coffield, a 41-year-old mom from Minneapolis, Minnesota, found out she had breast cancer during a routine check-up. She was diagnosed with a fast-growing type called stage zero ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Although the cancer hadn’t spread, Steph decided to have a double mastectomy to be s
For over 25 years, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital worked together to provide excellent cancer care. But now, they're splitting up. Dana-Farber is teaming up with Beth Israel Lahey Health to build a freestanding cancer center. Meanwhile, Brigham and Women's Hospital is
In the heart of South Carolina, a dad's creative response to his son's dinosaur request has turned into a powerful symbol for breast cancer awareness. Chris Price, a local artist and handyman, started this journey in 2022 when his son Fowler asked for a dinosaur sculpture. The result was Lex, a 20-f
Camilla Luddington, who plays Dr. Jo Wilson in Grey's Anatomy, recently talked about the shock she felt when she discovered that one of the show's writers, Elisabeth Finch, had lied about having cancer and other health issues. The actress discussed the situation on the podcast "Call It What It Is" w
Jacquelyn Teel had a surprising message for her sons last Wednesday. She texted them during school, "Guess what? We're going to the World Series! " Calvin Young, Jacquelyn's 15-year-old son from Bergenfield, New Jersey, is battling pediatric cancer. In a turn of events, the Yankees offered front ro
King Charles III, who's battling cancer, isn't picking up Prince Harry's calls or reading his letters. This is to keep his stress levels low, says a royal author. The 75-year-old king is dealing with enough already. Prince Harry has been trying to reconnect, but King Charles isn't ready. Robert Har
