WASHINGTON (AP) – A Pentagon investigation have found high rates of cancer among military pilots and have shown for the first time that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch these planes also get sick. The data had long been sought by retired military pilots, who for years have sounded the alarm about the number … Read more
Andrew Lloyd Webber is missing the opening night of his new Broadway musical to care for his eldest son, who is critically ill with stomach cancer. The British composer and theater impresario made the announcement in a statement sent to HuffPost and other outlets on Saturday. “I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest … Read more
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill revealed that while on tour to promote “Jurassic World Dominion” last year, he was also battling stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The 75-year-old told the BBC in an interview on Friday that he only learned of his diagnosis in March 2022 after finding lumpy glands in his neck. Neill initially thought … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget he’s sending to Capitol Hill Thursday to help further his cancer-fighting goals. More than half of the money, $1.7 billion, would go to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Democratic president’s cancer initiatives … Read more
Pluvicto, a drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer, is in short supply, the Food and Drug Administration reported last week. Novartis, the pharmaceutical company that makes Pluvicto, outlined the reasons behind the supply problems in a letter issued by the FDA last month. In the letter, the company said it currently only manufactures Pluvicto … Read more
London CNN — Andy Taylor, guitarist for British New Romantic group Duran Duran at the height of their fame, is battling stage four prostate cancer. The band made the announcement Saturday when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor, who … Read more
Unilever is voluntarily recalling two types of Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant after an internal review found slightly elevated benzene levels in some samples, the company said this week. The benzene, which is a human carcinogen, came from the propellant that sprays the deodorant out of the can, the company said — although it noted … Read more
Sure and Brut aerosol deodorant sprays sold nationwide are being recalled due to the presence of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, according to a notice issued by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall includes all lot numbers with expiration dates on or before August 2023, TCP Hot Acquisition dba HRB Brands, which markets the products, … Read more
Emily Whitehead has a secret weapon: “My T-cells, part of my immune system, were trained to fight and kill my cancer.” She was only six when she became the first child ever to receive genetically-modified T cells. The experimental treatment cured her leukemia, and the success of her case has allowed all kinds of cellular … Read more
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HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) – Friday was a day of celebration for teacher Blake Medlock and the Highland School District. Medlock was diagnosed with cancer in October 2021, and now a year later, he’s ringing the bell with a clean bill of health. The Highland School District surprised Coach Medlock with the celebration after initially being … Read more