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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.