Cancer Survivor, 60, Training for College Football at 61
Tom Green survived kidney cancer and raised five kids. Now he's chasing a college football record that would make him the oldest player ever to take the field.
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Cancer Survivor, 60, Walks On to College Football Team
Tom Green beat stage-four kidney cancer and decided to chase a dream he'd never gotten the chance to pursue. Now he's suiting up for Division III football at McDaniel College, inspiring teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
Kidney Cancer Treatment Now Works Without Major Surgery
A decade-long study of nearly 1,900 patients found that a minimally invasive procedure works just as well as surgery for small kidney cancers, with faster recovery and fewer complications. Most patients go home the same day.
Cancer Survivor Scores as Spokane Chiefs Fight Cancer
Ethan Hughes, who beat kidney cancer at age 10, scored a crucial goal for the Spokane Chiefs during their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night. The Chiefs wore pink uniforms and defeated rival Tri-City Americans 5-2, extending their winning streak to six games.
82-Year-Old Beats Kidney Cancer, Returns to Pickleball
Jack Smith didn't let kidney cancer bench him. The South Carolina athlete tackled treatment with the same competitive drive that made him a state champion, and now he's back on the pickleball court at 82.
Actor Cameron Mathison: 6 Years Cancer Free After Early Detection
Cameron Mathison's decision to listen to his body and pursue testing after years of digestive issues led to the early detection of kidney cancer that saved his life. Now six years cancer free, the beloved actor is sharing his story to help others catch warning signs early.
San Diego Startup's 'Molecular Glue' Begins Cancer Trial
A San Diego biotech company has started its first clinical trial of a groundbreaking treatment that tricks cancer cells into destroying themselves. The molecular glue technology has already attracted nearly $5 billion in deals from major pharmaceutical companies.
Gut Bacteria Transplants Double Kidney Cancer Survival Time
Cancer patients who received stool transplants from survivors saw their tumors stay stable twice as long as those who didn't. The procedure may unlock a new weapon in the fight against cancer by supercharging the immune system.
Cancer Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Return Risk by Half After 5 Years
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy reduced the risk of deadly skin cancer returning by nearly 50% over five years. The breakthrough treatment is now entering final-stage trials while researchers test similar vaccines for lung, bladder, and kidney cancers.