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Today Show weatherman and third-hour host Al Roker shared a new series of photographs following his prostate cancer surgery. He posted the snaps shortly after leaving a New York hospital where he was treated and released on November 12. He also shared an update regarding his health in the image’s caption. Al said that he […]

Radio host and conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh told his listeners that his recent lung cancer scans show his disease is moving in the “wrong direction” and there has been “some progression.” As The Sun reported, he said that his constant feeling of fatigue and the knowledge of his terminal disease weighs on him every day. […]

Eddie Van Halen’s wife Janie Liszewski wrote that her “heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces” in a new Instagram post seen here. The wife of the late heavy metal guitarist shared a photograph of their legs and feet close to one another on the beach. In the image, the two were […]

Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at the age of 87-years-old due to complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family — including her two children, Jane and James Ginsburg — at her home in Washington, D.C. Ruth Bader Ginsburg credited her two children with her success in the legal […]

Longtime NBA fixture Paul Westphal — a multi-time All-Star as a player in the 1970s and ’80s who later found success as a head coach — has been diagnosed with brain cancer. New York Daily News sports columnist Mike Lupica, who has been a close friend of Westphal for the last five decades, shared word […]

Val Kilmer — the actor most noted for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever — has recently opened up about what it’s been like to continue working on films after he had to undergo a tracheotomy as part of a treatment for throat cancer. In a new interview with Good Morning America (GMA), […]

Today Show co-anchor Carson Daly lost his father, James Daly, when he was only 5 years old. James passed away from bladder cancer. Carson has long wished for a sense of connection to his father and thus decided to recreate an old snapshot of his dad. His older sister, Quinn, helped him with the photo […]

Victoria Price is a news reporter from Tampa, Florida, for NBC affiliate WFLA. Price is incredibly grateful for a thoughtful viewer who reached out to her regarding a lump she noticed on her neck. Because of the viewer’s comment, Price went to get it checked out and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to Today. […]

Former Ring of Honor star Necro Butcher announced to the world of wrestling fans that he is battling cancer. The longtime hardcore wrestler revealed on his social media that he was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Butcher, whose real name is Dylan Summers, took to his personal Facebook page to let family and friends […]

On Thursday’s episode of The Bold Type, Jane (Katie Stevens) reaches her breaking point and gets a surprise visit from her father, according to a report from TVLine. The television series follows three women, writer Jane Sloan (Stevens); social media director Kat Edison (Aisha Dee); and fashion assistant Sutton Brady (Meghann Fahy) as they navigate […]

Jessica Storm is a mother from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who is spreading hope by keeping a positive attitude while facing numerous hardships. Storm was pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was later diagnosed with melanoma, then a brain tumor, according to Today. Storm was 28 weeks pregnant when she discovered a lump in […]

Longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek made a rare public appearance on Wednesday, May 28, as he took out the trash at his Los Angeles, California, home. While the 79-year-old rolled out the trash can to the curb, he looked shockingly different than most fans know him. Trebek, who is currently fighting pancreatic cancer, appeared frail […]

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized on Tuesday for treatment for a benign gallbladder condition, CNN reported. A Supreme Court spokesperson said that Ginsburg is “resting comfortably” at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The Supreme Court convened by phone to hear oral arguments on Monday. Ginsburg felt unwell after oral arguments concluded, so […]

After losing her hair during chemotherapy, Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller finally got to enjoy a special trip to the salon on Wednesday. Miller has grown back enough of her locks that she can leave behind her wig and show off a natural hairdo, and with that in mind, she posted a photo to […]

Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek took to social media on Wednesday to give his fans an update about his cancer status. The 79-year-old television personality has been open with the public about his battle, and his latest message is just one more way in which the small screen icon has connected with his millions of […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek showed his true generosity by recently donating $100,000 to the nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, which works to help alleviate poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles, California. His donation will greatly assist those less fortunate as well as help with the upkeep of the homeless shelters the organization operates, […]

Fans will be relieved to know that longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is going to be sticking around for a while longer. It’s been almost a year since the 79-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. While his health has made hosting more difficult for him, he said in a recent interview that he […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek offered a message of encouragement to other cancer patients this week. He also spoke about his own battle against stage four pancreatic cancer which he was diagnosed with almost a year ago. Even though his prognosis has always been bleak, he’s stayed remarkably positive from the beginning, assuring fans that he […]

Robin Roberts shared a meaningful Thursday message to Instagram. In the post, she spoke of a passing chat she had with a fan that truly resonated with her. She posted an inspirational clip and words of wisdom to the social media site, remarking “this too shall pass.” The video the veteran newswoman shared was from […]

On Saturday, February 15, 15-year-old Disney actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa was reported to have passed away by the Ugandan school where she was a student, according to CNN. The cause of death was a brain tumor. The teenager starred in the 2016 Disney film Queen of Katwe alongside actresses Madina Nalwanga and Lupita Nyong’o and […]

A Texas teenager who is growing out his hair for his younger sister, who is losing her own locks to chemotherapy, has chosen to withdraw from school rather than accede to the school’s demands to cut it, CNN reports. Newt Johnson, 16, is the older brother and best friend of 12-year-old Maggie Johnson, who has […]

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller is inspiring others as she fights to regain her strength after several years of intense physical struggles. In 2018, she was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma — a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and spent over a year in a wheelchair. In an inspirational Instagram video, Miller shows herself taking a […]

Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller recently appeared on The Doctors to show off how great she looks after undergoing both a neck lift and facelift. Plastic surgeon Dr. Payman Simoni, who performed the procedure, discussed how the surgery was done and showed before and after photos of the reality star, according to People. Miller […]

Shannen Doherty recently publicly announced the return of her cancer after three years in remission. The news comes amidst a tense lawsuit with her insurance company, State Farm. The company is now alleging that Doherty is using her illness to elicit sympathy at trial, reports TMZ. The Inquisitr reported the tragic news yesterday, writing that […]

President Trump’s final State of the Union Address at Capitol Hill on Tuesday evening was witness to several unexpected moments. Minutes after an emotional Rush Limbaugh, who recently announced he had advanced lung cancer, was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump delivered another surprise in the form of an unexpected military family reunion. […]

Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh told his listeners on Monday that he has “advanced lung cancer,” Fox News reports. He also told his audience that he would miss some shows in the coming months as he undergoes treatment. During Monday’s program, Limbaugh revealed the news. With his characteristic sometimes-self-deprecating humor, joking that he doesn’t […]

There are many forms of cancer and some people don’t even end up realizing they have the disease until it is too late. Cancer can affect different parts of a person’s body and even spread on the outside, but it doesn’t just affect “regular” people. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart recently revealed on social […]

NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56, according to a statement released by Andretti Autosport. The nephew of legendary racer Mario Andretti, John Andretti passed away following a long battle with colon cancer. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts we share that John Andretti has today lost his battle with cancer. John was […]

The popular game show Jeopardy! means a lot of things to a lot of different people. But it holds a particularly special place in the hearts of Emily and Stacy Cloyd. That’s because the now-married couple first met while auditioning to be contestants on the show. Now, years later, they are telling their love story […]

As fans well know, longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is currently fighting stage four pancreatic cancer. As a result, a teenage fan named Avi Gupta from Oregon was inspired to do something to help. Gupta, who is not just a fan but a former competitor on the show, recently revealed that he’s raised an impressive […]

Alex Trebek has been the host of the popular trivia show Jeopardy! for a whopping 36 years. It’s hard to imagine anyone else taking on his role. However, as Trebek is now 79-years-old and in the middle of battling stage four pancreatic cancer, he knows his days on the show are likely limited. Thus, he’s […]

While Jeopardy! is just a form of entertainment for most, it’s no laughing matter for the contestants. It’s not surprising that having one’s knowledge tested on national television would be a little nerve-wracking, especially for a first timer. That proved to be the case for a contestant named Priscilla Drobes, who was visibly battling nerves […]

Alex Trebek is now 79-years-old and is currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer. After hosting the popular trivia show Jeopardy! for 36 years, he recently acknowledged that his retirement may come sooner than he’d like due to his health. In a recent interview, Trebek revealed how he hopes to spend his time after his Jeopardy! […]

Alex Trebek has been the host of Jeopardy! for 36 years, his voice filling countless family rooms. Now as he battles some very serious health problems, he’s reflecting back on his time on the show and what he hopes his legacy will be. The “benefits of knowledge” is what he hopes people will take away […]

Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms has had a pretty challenging last few years, to say the least. She spent eight months in prison in 2017 after being charged with bankruptcy fraud. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, a type of cancer that starts in the immune cells. Her grueling surgeries and chemotherapy […]

Donald Trump took to Twitter on Thursday to take credit for a drop in U.S. cancer rates, and the American Cancer Society quickly corrected him. Trump’s tweet shared news that the cancer death rate hit a record low in 2017, and appeared to attribute it to the work of his administration. “U.S. Cancer Death Rate […]

As Jeopardy! fans well know, the game show’s longtime host Alex Trebek is in the midst of a battle against advanced pancreatic cancer, as he revealed last spring. Now, Trebek is offering Congressman John Lewis — who is fighting the same disease — a message of encouragement, urging him to continue the fight. The two […]

Alex Trebek is 79-years-old and has been the beloved host of the game show Jeopardy! for 34 years. He is now preparing to say goodbye to his viewers and has reportedly been rehearsing his final show. He did not reveal exactly when this day will come, but has already been thinking about what he is […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been open and honest about his health struggles since he was first diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer this spring. He’s been swarmed by support from fans throughout the peaks and valleys of his health problems. Now, his wife Jean Trebek is speaking candidly about her husband’s cancer battle and […]

Civil Rights icon and Democratic Representative from Georgia John Lewis revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. His office added that the representative will be undergoing treatment for the disease. “While I am clear-eyed about the prognosis, doctors have told me that recent medical advances have made this type of cancer […]

Actress Kathy Bates recently sat down with Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss the shifts her career have taken as well as her past health problems. Bates is no stranger to cancer, having been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 and then breast cancer in 2012, according to Today. Bates has played […]

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was taken to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. and then later transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital on Friday night after it was reported that she experienced chills and a fever. According to The Hill, Ginsburg seemed to be in recovery mode, as the United States Supreme Court […]

Ali Meyer is a journalist for an Oklahoma news station. Last October, she decided to embark upon a project for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She wanted to encourage women to schedule regular mammograms so that if they did have breast cancer, it would be caught quickly. In order to make a point, she livestreamed her […]

When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, it changes her life forever. This is something that tattoo artist Beth Fairchild knows all too well. This is because she has been living with stage 4 breast cancer for five years now and knows that she will one day die from the disease. Rather than giving […]

Alex Trebek admitted on Monday that his time as host of Jeopardy! may soon be coming to an end due to his battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, People magazine reports. The host says that, once his skills have diminished to the point that he can’t keep up with the demands of the show, he’ll […]

The iconic Oscar-nominated and Tony Award-winning actress Diahann Carroll passed away Friday from cancer, as reported by The Washington Post. The TV legend made headlines back in the ’60s when she starred in the NBC sitcom Julia. Although Carroll said she never intended to break down racial barriers, that’s exactly what she did during her […]

Mackenzie Mckee is going through a hard time. But then again, given that the Teen Mom OG star’s mom Angie Douthit is the one going through the cancer battle, fans would likely agree that the hardship extends to both mother and daughter. Likewise, to the whole of Mackenzie’s family. Mackenzie has posted a new photo […]

All My Children actor Cameron Mathison opened up earlier this week about a difficult health battle he is facing. He has been diagnosed with cancer and he detailed that he would be having surgery on Thursday as a first step in regaining his health. Now, Mathison is sharing an update. On Friday morning, Mathison posted […]

Mackenzie McKee has shared a new social media update. The new Teen Mom OG face might dedicate many of her updates to her fitness business and family life with three kids Gannon, Jaxie, and Broncs, but there’s another part of Mackenzie’s life that’s proving a talking point. The 24-year-old’s mother, Angie Douthit, is fighting her […]

Roman Reigns is currently in the middle of a huge storyline which had him mysteriously attacked by someone who ended up being Erick Rowan. Last year, he was the WWE Universal Champion before having to relinquish the title due to the return of his leukemia, which shocked the world. Now, he’s speaking out to those […]