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Miami Nonprofit Raises Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research
Just as Bianca Maderal was preparing to graduate high school, she was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer.
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Pregnant Woman Who Endured Chemo Gives Birth to Healthy Baby
Just a couple of months after Jade Devis found out she was pregnant, a protruding bump appeared on her chest. It was the beginning of an ordeal that forced the first-time mom and her developing fetus to undergo chemotherapy together after Devis was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer. She did three rounds before giving birth to her son Bradley in...
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Miami Nonprofit Raises Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research
Just as Bianca Maderal was preparing to graduate high school, she was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer. Doctors discovered 8 malignant tumors, but Maderal was determined to fight the battle.
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Luis Alvarez Pleads for Fellow 9/11 First Responders From Hospice Bed
Luis Alvarez is fighting to help his fellow 9/11 first responders until his last breath. The retired NYPD detective gave what may be the final interview of his life when he spoke with Fox News from his hospital bed in hospice care on Thursday, reiterating his plea to Congress to ensure that 9/11 first responders keep getting health care. “It’s...
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Chemo or Rent? Donors Help Federal Worker Who Was Forced to Make Heartbreaking Choice
When the federal government shut down for what would grow to 35 days, Maryland mother of three Quashawn Latimer was fighting cancer.
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6 Things to Know – Jan. 27
Here are the 6 Things You Need to Know for Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019.
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Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip Chemo, Big Study Finds
Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are reporting from a landmark study that used genetic testing to gauge each patient’s risk. The study is the largest ever done of breast cancer treatment, and the results are expected to spare up to 70,000...
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South Florida Native, Former ‘The Voice' Contestant Beverly McClellan Battling Cancer
Doctors removed the stage three cancer they could see, but the South Florida native is undergoing chemo for the rest.
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Sea Turtles Get Alternative Procedure Used to Treat Tumors
An alternative procedure used to treat tumors on sea turtles has been performed at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital in partnership with the University of Florida.
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Breakthrough Treatment Helps Cancer Patients Keep Hair During Chemo
A breakthrough treatment helps cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy.
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The Fight Under 40: NBC 6's Johanna Gomez Reveals Secret Battle With Breast Cancer
NBC 6’s Johanna Gomez publicly opens up about her battle with breast cancer. She was 37 years old when she learned her diagnosed. She hopes sharing her story will encourage women under 40 to pay more attention to their bodies and conduct self checks.
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Pitbull Lends Private Plane to Rescue Cancer Patients From Puerto Rico
Another South Florida celeb is joining the growing list of public figures offering personal aid to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria: Pitbull.
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Cancer Survivor Creates ‘Chemo Kits' For Children Dealing With Treatments
Gisenia Reyes has gifted 50 chemo kits to children battling cancer at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. One by one, Reyes greets them with a smile.
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Erin Moran's Husband Reveals She Died of Throat Cancer in Heartfelt Post
Erin Moran’s husband Steve Fleischmann posted a heartfelt note revealing his wife died of an aggressive form of throat cancer.
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New Cup Blowing Challenge Goes Viral
From college students to TV anchors, everyone’s trying out the latest Internet craze.
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Life Connected: Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Doctor Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Determination took one cancer patient from a hospital bed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and inspired others — including her doctor — to join her.
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Woman With Cancer Dances Her Way Through Chemo
Ana-Alecia Ayala, a Texas woman with cancer, dances to “JuJu On That Beat” with a friend through chemotherapy.
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‘#JuJuOnThatChemo': Texas Woman Dances Through Cancer Treatment
A Texas woman is not letting cancer and chemo get her down. Ana-Alecia Ayala, who’s battling a rare form of uterine sarcoma, has joined the viral dance craze — and has a heartwarming message to share.
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SWAG on 6: Elena Lopez and Nadia Mazinani
Elena Lopez and Nadia Mazinani are seniors at Coral Reef High School, they’re best friends, and they share the same passion: fighting breast cancer.