CANCER

Partnerships are enhancing the services and work done to help veterans beat the disease

For many women dealing with a cancer diagnosis, the news can, of course, be overwhelming.Charlene’s Dream in Daytona Beach aims to help those women through their journey.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a disease that affects 1 in 8 women in the United States.

While some doctors suggest getting a mammogram starting at the age of 40, one Central Florida breast cancer foundation disagrees.

It's the little moments in life, like playing with her 2-year-old son, that Dahlia McDonald no longer takes for granted after doctors diagnosed her with stage III breast cancer.

Because sarcoma is a rare form of cancer, it has been dubbed the “forgotten” cancer. With July being Sarcoma Awareness Month, here is what you need to know about sarcoma and its signs.

This week’s Getting Results award winner is part of a program that makes sure cancer patients get to their appointments.

A new study has found clues about what's driving an increase in uterine cancer deaths, particularly among Black women.

When Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on Oct. 3, 2018, she never imagined the county she served as a firefighter and paramedic for six years would deny her any financial assistance provided under the law because she was diagnosed too soon.

When Tasha Hurst was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018 her life changed forever.

Colorectal cancer - cancers rooting from both the colon and the rectum - is the third most common cancer in the United States.

In the summer of 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup.

Florida health experts promote HPV vaccine, annual exams during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Florida's Republican governor recently defended his lack of public appearances during the omicron surge, saying he was with his wife who is undergoing cancer treatment, but a Democratic mayor of one of Florida's largest counties said that elected officials should be able to care for both their families and their constituents.

When Veteran Orange County paramedic Travis Brown was diagnosed with Bile Duct cancer last year, he was sure he would be eligible for financial help under SB 426., only to find his cancer was not on the list of 21 cancers covered under the legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2019.

Polk County firefighter says state law will help him in fight against cancer.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that his wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, prompting an outpouring of support from state leaders across the political spectrum.

Kids battling cancer across the globe have a new role model.

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.”.

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 600,000, even as the vaccination drive has slashed daily cases and deaths and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom.

Pain in a teacher's hip was a symptom of lung cancer.

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)BERLIN – The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe, and the technology behind it will soon be used to fight another global scourge — cancer. AdAmid a scare in Europe this week over the coronavirus shot made by British-Swedish rival AstraZeneca, Tureci dismissed the idea that any corners were cut by those racing to develop a vaccine. “There is a very rigid process in place and the process does not stop after a vaccine has been approved,” she said. “We have several different cancer vaccines based on mRNA," said Tureci, who is BioNTech's chief medical officer. “You began with a drug to treat cancer in a single individual,” Steinmeier told the couple.

Montiero’s surgeon, Dr. Steve Williams of AdventHealth, specializes in urology and robotic surgery. AdNow, Montiero, who’s a first responder and U.S. Air Force veteran, wants to raise awareness about patient advocacy and preventative care. “It’s preventative care, don’t ignore the signs, take care of yourself, because if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else,” he said. Reminders about preventative care have become even more important since the start of the pandemic. He’s now sharing his story in an effort to encourage others not to neglect their health needs because they’re afraid to visit a health care facility during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Steve Williams, a urologist and robotic surgeon at AdventHealth, explained how he found Montiero’s tumor. But the next step, surgery on the tumor, would have to wait two months, something Montiero said terrified him. As you may well know, Montiero is back at work and doing well, but he will share more details about his recovery tomorrow on News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. Florida doctors have said for months that the hospitals are “very, very safe.” You can read more about hospital safety during the pandemic here. AdThe Mayo Clinic and CDC also offer tips on how to safely visit your doctor during the pandemic.

Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

Their findings build upon previous studies of women with breast cancer, in which strong social support improved patient outcomes. Are you interested in learning more about the Orlando Health Cancer Support Community? The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer for over 30 years. As part of this initiative to treat the whole person, we are pleased to announce that we have become an official affiliate of the Cancer Support Community. Learn more about the Orlando Health Cancer Support Community.

With that, they began distributing food packs in the impoverished neighborhoods in Dhaka. Eventually, they succeeded in bringing about 120 organizations and business houses under one umbrella for their aid campaign, Mission Save Bangladesh. Kadir spoke with The Associated Press as he and other volunteers visited a cancer hospital in Dhaka to distribute food packs. The group provided food packs to about 13,000 families and another 60,000 individuals. Abdullah Biswas, a father of a cancer patient in a specialized cancer hospital in Dhaka, was happy to get food packs.

When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.

TAMPA, Fla. A television news reporter in Florida is crediting an eagle-eyed viewer for noticing a lump on her neck and emailing her that she should get it checked out. Victoria Price, a reporter for WFLA in Tampa, followed the advice and was diagnosed with cancer. The viewer emailed Price last month, saying the lump reminded her of one she had had. Price, 28, an investigative reporter, said this week that her television station's catchphrase is 8 On Your Side." But the roles recently reversed when I found a viewer on MY side, and I couldnt be more grateful, Price said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. An Orlando girl who received a life-saving transplant has graduated preschool. [RELATED: Miracle match: Girl with rare form of cancer finds bone marrow donor]Chloe Bella Carvahlo was participating in online classes at the Morgan Center. Chloe received a life-saving blood stem cell transplant earlier this year that helped her body recover from the high-dose chemotherapy needed to treat her juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, also known as JMML. She had a chance to wear a cap and gown during her online graduation ceremony. Her mother said she had a bone marrow biopsy last week and she is still in remission.