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Michael Landon’s son cared for his father during cancer battle – now he’s revealed his own tragic diagnosis

Michael Landon may have passed away over 30 years ago, but his legacy certainly lives on, thanks to his acting roles in classic TV series like ‘Bonanza‘, ‘Little House on the Prairie‘, and ‘Highway to ...

Jimmy Buffett’s younger sister reveals the siblings battled cancer at the same time

Following the death of Jimmy Buffett, his younger sister, Laurie Buffett McGuane, revealed a secret the family had kept for years. Around the same time Jimmy was told he had Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare ...

Jessica Simpson reveals 11-year-old daughter used birthday wish on Joe Simpson after cancer diagnosis

Jessica Simpson has a lot to celebrate. While sharing a special moment from her now 11-year-old daughter’s birthday, the mom of three also revealed her father Joe Simpson’s cancer prognosis. Alongside a photo of Maxwell ...

Patrick Swayze’s widow reveals actor’s first subtle symptoms of cancer

After Patrick Swayze died from complications of pancreatic cancer, his wife Lisa Niemi Swayze, vowed to spread awareness about the silent killer. Since his death in 2009, Niemi Swayze has worked tirelessly to not only ...

Alex Trebek’s daughter shares tribute to late father on two-year anniversary of his cancer announcement

We’re still missing Alex Trebek, the iconic, longtime Jeopardy! host who passed away in November, following a battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. As the host of the beloved game show, Trebek was a big ...

“ICU Grandpa” who volunteered to cuddle babies in NICU loses battle with cancer – rest in peace

David Deutchman, perhaps better known as “ICU Grandpa”, passed away on Saturday after a battle with an untreatable cancer. As per reports, Deutchman, who rose to internet fame when his heartwarming exploits came to light ...

Alex Trebek prepared to stop all cancer treatment if current protocol doesn’t work

Alex Trebek has revealed that he is planning on ceasing all forms of cancer treatment if his current treatment fails to work. The iconic Jeopardy! game show host has a new memoir out Tuesday titled ...

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 ...

Scientists make break through treating most deadliest form of cancer

Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most deadliest types of cancer and although survival rates have been improving over the years it’s still thought of as incurable. The disease causes 3 percent of all ...

Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion donates $10,000 to cancer research in honor of Alex Trebek

Jeopardy! fans around the world were heartbroken by Alex Trebek’s announcement in March that he was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, a disease with a frighteningly low survival rate. In the months since, Trebek ...