Blood Cancer

Health 6 days ago

What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’

Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. An oncologist explains the symptoms, treatment and prognosis of the aggressive blood cancer.

CANCER April 23

Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sister’s lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'

A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.

Blood Cancer September 24, 2023

Blood cancer awareness: Common types, signs and treatment options

Blood cancer typically starts in the bone marrow and affects the body's ability to fight infection. There are many treatment options available for those who are diagnosed with this illness.

Steve Scalise September 14, 2023

GOP leader Steve Scalise gives update on cancer treatment, reveals wife knew something was wrong over phone

House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise returned to work at the Capitol Thursday for the first time since his cancer diagnosis in August and said treatment is "going well."

HEALTH September 11, 2023

Cancer after 9/11: New Jersey man beats multiple myeloma years after attack, vows he'll ‘fight to live’

Many patients and doctors are still fighting 9/11-related cancers, including Gerard Vanderberg, 69, diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and his oncologist, Dr. Dave Siegel at Hackensack Meridian.

House of Representatives August 29, 2023

Rep. Steve Scalise announces cancer diagnosis, says multiple myeloma 'very treatable'

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise said he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, what he described as a "very treatable" form of blood cancer.

HEALTH August 10, 2023

Novel cancer treatment offers new hope when chemo and radiation fail: ‘Big change in people's lives'

Dr. Noopur Raje, director of the Center for Multiple Myeloma at Massachusetts General Hospital, told Fox News Digital how CAR T-cell therapy is revolutionizing cancer treatment.

HEALTH May 9, 2023

Nurses inspire Ohio woman who beat cancer to become one of them: 'We need people like her'

Ashley Gibson, 33, of Ohio, was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent intense chemotherapy with the help of a team of nurses. Inspired by that medical care, she's becoming a nurse herself.

Blood Cancer March 14, 2023

Everything you need to know about donating blood during Red Cross Month

The American Red Cross helps coordinate a significant portion of the United States' blood donation annually and is a chief advocate for overall health.

Health November 10, 2022

Army base to be investigated after stationed soldiers develop terminal blood cancer

The CDC is conducting a health study on a California army base after toxic chemicals were found in drinking water. Veterans who were once stationed there developed cancer years later.