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Cancer nurse fights for life on ventilator after collapsing with coronavirus at work

A nurse battling on the frontlines against coronavirus is now fighting for her life after collapsing at work, according to reports. The family of breast care specialist Pauline McIlroy say she now needs a ventilator ...

Cancer survivor becomes youngest U.S. victim of coronavirus two weeks after Disney World trip

A 34-year-old cancer survivor has become the youngest person in the U.S. to die from coronavirus following a recent trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, as per reports. Metro say Jeffrey ...

Mom-of-six who beat breast cancer dies from coronavirus after one week in hospital

Another day, another tragic story of a life lost as a result of the coronavirus now sweeping across the world. Sundee Rutter, a single mom-of-six and breast cancer survivor, fell ill a couple of weeks ...

Reba McEntire’s mom dies aged 93 after cancer battle

Reba McEntire’s mother lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, passing away at the age of 93. The country singing star confirmed the news on social media at the weekend, stating: “Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, ...

Alex Trebek credits God, prayers for health – one year after devastating cancer diagnosis

A year ago Alex Trebek shocked fans around the world by announcing that he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The disease has a very low mortality rate, and Trebek was optimistic but ...

9-year-old celebrates after beating one of the rarest forms of cancer – let’s hear it for him

A nine-year-old boy has beaten overwhelming odds to survive an extremely rare cancer after life-or-death surgery to remove and then reinstate his liver. According to reports, Saul Hayden was diagnosed with stage four rhabdoid tumor ...

Mom and young son beat cancer together after double diagnosis four years ago

Cancer is a truly terrible disease, and one that exacts a heavy toll indeed on its victims and their families. Which is why we should empower, celebrate and support all those brave souls locked in ...

Mom diagnosed with cancer after losing son to same disease – father also has terminal cancer

The fact that families have to suffer when one of their loved ones is diagnosed with cancer is, simply, heartbreaking. When more than one member of the same family is afflicted with this horrible disease ...

Navy veteran and cancer survivor donates 28 inches of hair for cancer patient wigs

When Fernando Trujillo was in the Navy he had to cut his hair often or else he ran the risk of violating the Navy’s grooming standards. But after he retired from a 24-year career in ...

Toddler’s cancer medication and beads of courage stolen from family’s car overnight

Hailey Holder’s family was staying overnight in Atlanta when something unthinkable happened. Someone broke into their vehicle and stole Hailey’s cancer medication, along with other valuables. “It’s just heartbreaking.” The toddler’s family was staying in ...