86-Year-Old Cancer Patient Is First at New Taco Bell
Pauline Monk, 86, battled stage 4 cancer for six months to see her hometown's first Taco Bell open. Her community rallied to make sure she was the restaurant's very first customer.
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Ultra Runner Beats Stage 4 Cancer, Returns to Racing
Two years after 51 chemo sessions and a bone marrow transplant, Olivier Duhaime is lacing up for the Ottawa Marathon to honor the hospital that saved his life. The dad of two will run where he once fought for every breath.
Passengers Write 160 Notes for 2-Year-Old Cancer Survivor
When a flight attendant announced that toddler Cruz Anguiano had beaten Stage 4 cancer, passengers on a Dallas-to-San Diego flight turned napkins into messages of hope. Nearly all 160 travelers onboard wrote notes, drew pictures, and shared their own cancer stories to celebrate the two-year-old's victory.
Stage 4 Cancer Patient Saved by Pump That Delivers Chemo
When Helen Demestihas learned her stage 4 colorectal cancer had spread to her liver with 12 tumors, doctors said surgery was too risky. A titanium pump implanted in her abdomen changed everything.
Plane Passengers Celebrate 2-Year-Old's Cancer Victory
When a Southwest Airlines flight attendant announced that 2-year-old Cruz had just beaten stage 4 cancer, strangers filled the cabin with messages of love. One family's journey home became an unforgettable celebration at 30,000 feet.
Mayo Clinic Tests Heat Therapy for Stage 4 Cancer
Mayo Clinic is now testing a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses heat to fight Stage 4 tumors in just five-minute sessions. The non-invasive therapy could replace chemotherapy and radiation for some patients, eliminating their harsh side effects.
Lehigh Students Raise $19K for Cancer Society in One Night
A Stage 4 cancer survivor inspired hundreds at Lehigh University's Relay for Life fundraiser, which raised nearly $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Students and community members came together for music, dance, and games to support cancer patients and research.
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Mom Beats Stage 4 Cancer, Finds Hope in Mass General Program
After beating stage 4 colon cancer at 35, Kate Joyal struggled with anxiety until a special program helped her reclaim joy for herself and her two young children. The SMART program at Mass General Brigham has helped over 80 cancer survivors each year since 2017 manage the emotional challenges after treatment ends.
Mom Beats Stage 4 Cancer After Friend Donates Liver
A Los Angeles mom of three has no evidence of disease three months after receiving a partial liver transplant from a close friend. Amy Piccioli's story showcases a rare lifesaving treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
Stage 4 Cancer Mom Cancer-Free After Friend's Liver Gift
A Los Angeles mom of three has no evidence of cancer three months after receiving part of her best friend's liver. The lifesaving transplant offers new hope for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread.
Magda Szubanski in Remission After Stage 4 Cancer Fight
Beloved Australian comedian Magda Szubanski announced she's in remission after completing chemotherapy for stage four mantle cell lymphoma. The Kath and Kim star shared the "fantastic news" nine months after her rare blood cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Survivor Creates Chemo Kits for Florida Patients
Stage 4 cancer survivor Jessica DeCristofaro is turning her hardest experience into comfort for others. She's creating care packages filled with essentials that help patients feel supported during chemotherapy.
Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Sends 10,000 Chemo Kits Nationwide
A South Florida woman who beat stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma now creates care packages filled with items she wished she had during treatment. Jessica DeCristofaro has sent more than 10,000 Chemo Kits across the country to help patients feel less alone.
8-Year-Old Asher Beats Stage 4 Cancer Against 33% Odds
After being given just a one in three chance to survive, Mississippi second-grader Asher is now cancer-free following ten months of treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His journey from a devastating September 2024 diagnosis to a January 2026 clean bill of health offers hope to families facing similar battles.
8-Year-Old Asher Beats Stage 4 Cancer Against All Odds
After receiving just a 33% chance of survival, Mississippi second-grader Asher Bonura celebrated his cancer-free diagnosis this January. His journey from a terrifying Stage 4 diagnosis to complete recovery shows the power of hope and modern medical care.
Mom Beats Stage 4 Cancer, Celebrates Twins' First Birthday
A South Korean woman who survived Stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 21 just celebrated her twins' first birthday at the fertility clinic that made her pregnancy possible. The medical team that helped her conceive joined the traditional celebration, marking a triumph over both cancer and infertility.