cancer

Global chemical manufacturer Bayer wants the high court to take up a Missouri case in which a gardener who used Roundup was awarded more than $1 million after developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Love's death has brought renewed attention to an aggressive form of brain cancer that killed her at age 49. Diagnosed in 2022, she said her doctors estimated she had only 10 to 15 months to live.

Jordie Poncy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just as he was preparing to start a new counseling job at Moffitt Cancer Center. Now he balances his treatment journey with helping others adjust to theirs.

Legislators who favor the liability protection for Bayer say lawsuits alleging the herbicide Roundup causes cancer would hurt the agriculture industry facing increased costs. Opponents demand accountability.

After two years away from calling college basketball games, the Manatee County resident received a standing ovation before the Clemson-Duke game in South Carolina.

Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates conditions for cancer to grow.

The new outpatient center is the first at Lee Health to offer the 3T MRI magnet, which produces high-resolution images with a magnetic field that’s twice as strong as a standard MRI.

Two studies explore ways to lessen treatment burdens. One examines whether removing lymph nodes is necessary in early breast cancer. Another suggests a new approach to a type of cancer called DCIS.

A chance swab by a Florida Gulf Coast University student found her to be a stem cell match for a patient with a rare cancer. Two years later, they met midcourt at a basketball game on campus.

On this episode, we outline how to navigate a cancer diagnosis with oncologist and researcher Dr. Chadi Nabha. Then, we highlight the health benefits of meditation.