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Maryland Governor to Have Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he will have minor surgery to remove early-stage skin cancer
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Another Record Decline Reported in US Cancer Death Rate
Researchers are reporting another record one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they continue to attribute to success against lung cancer
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Baseball Hall of Famer, Knuckleballer Phil Niekro Dies at 81
Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a long fight with cancer
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6-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Delivers Toys to Kids Battling Cancer
A young leukemia survivor spread holiday cheer to kids battling cancer by delivering toys throughout the D.C. area Monday. Six-year-old Summer Grace Cernoch and her family drove around the region with the gifts. Summer Grace battled leukemia for two years. “It was bad,” she said. “It was just totally bad.” It meant holidays spent in the hospital, several surgeries...
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6-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Helps Bring Holiday Cheer
A Christmas surprise for local kids battling cancer from someone who knows exactly what they’re going through. News4’s Aimee Cho introduces one little girl helping others this holiday season.
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Jeff Bridges Reveals Shaved Head, Says He's ‘Feeling Good' Amid Cancer Treatment
Jeff Bridges is keeping his chin up. The actor, who revealed in October that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, took to Instagram Monday to give fans an update on his condition. “Here’s the latest,” he wrote. “Feeling good. Shaved my head. Got a puppy – Monty. Had a Birthday – 71, man,” Bridges, whose birthday is Dec. 4, wrote, along with a…
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St. Jude Wants to Remind You That Childhood Cancer Hasn't Stopped for the Pandemic
Stars like Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara are joining St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its battle against cancer with its Thanks and Giving campaign. Its creator, Marlo Thomas, who is the daughter of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, stopped by LX News to explain why you should consider giving back in a year that has taken so much.
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After Two-Year Battle, 11-Year-Old Boy Finishes Cancer Treatments
After battling cancer for two-and-a-half years, a Virginia boy has overcome the odds. Ethan Dixon is officially done with cancer treatments with ample time for the holiday season. For 11-year-old Ethan of Haymarket, the good news could not have come soon enough. “I don’t have to feel disgusting at the clinic … and I don’t have to go to...
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Overcoming the Odds: Virginia Boy Battling Cancer Finishes Treatments
News4 has been following Ethan Dixon’s story for years. Aimee Cho explains how community support helped him reach this major milestone.
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Chemotherapy Treatment May Be Transformed Into Drug That Kills Cancer Cells, Study Says
A study released Monday by investigators from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows the potential of transforming a commonly used chemotherapy drug into one that kills cancer cells by activating immune cells when it is paired with anti-inflammatory medication.
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With Cancer in Remission, Virginia Man Waiting for Bone Marrow Transplant
A Virginia family hasn’t had the year they wanted, but this Thanksgiving, they’ve got everything they need. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has their story.
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‘MasterChef Junior' Alum Ben Watkins Dead at 14 After Cancer Battle
The teen died on Monday, Nov. 16 after a battle with cancer at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, according to The Chicago Tribune.
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Ron Rivera's Cancer Treatments Are Nearly Done and He's Feeling ‘Very Positive'
Monday is scheduled to be the final day of Ron Rivera’s cancer treatment, and on Friday, the coach reflected on that important date and what the past six weeks or so has been like for him.
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New Initiative Encourages People to Visit the Doctor for Important Health Screenings
The pandemic is having a big impact on people’s routine health care. News4’s Eun Yang has more on a new initiative to get people back to the doctor’s office.
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Rush Limbaugh Says Cancer Has Shown Progression
Conservative talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh says he’s had a setback in his fight against advanced lung cancer, NBC News reports.
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Pandemic Lifestyle Could Increase Risk for Cancer
News4’s Doreen Gentzler spoke with a Northern Virginia doctor who explained why pandemic lifestyle could be putting many of us at a higher risk for cancer.
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Virginia Girl Writes Book for Kids With Parents Battling Cancer
For young kids, it can be sad and confusing watching a parent battle cancer. That’s why a fifth grader from Dumfries wrote a new book called “Okay Mommy, I Will Help You.” News4’s Aimee Cho shares more on how that young girl is using her journey to help others.
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Local Woman Running Marine Corps Marathon After Cancer Diagnosis
The Marine Corps Marathon will be held virtually this year. Runners will take to the streets and trails in their neighborhoods Oct.25. News4’s Megan McGrath spoke to one runner who is determined to run, following a health scare uncovered after she ran last year’s marathon.
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Timothy Ray Brown, 1st Person Cured of HIV, Dies of Cancer
The first person known to be cured of HIV infection, Timothy Ray Brown, has died
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US Health Department's Caputo Has Cancer, Spokesperson Says
A spokesperson says Trump health appointee Michael Caputo has metastatic head and neck cancer.