Tag Archives: chemotherapy
Senator Lautenberg diagnosed with stomach cancer
The 86-year-old New Jersey Senator has been diagnosed with what doctors call a curable form of cancer, and is set to begin chemotherapy soon.
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Survivor’s Jennifer Lyon dies after long battle with breast cancer
The 37-year-old ‘Survivor: Palau’ star passed away after a four-year-battle with breast cancer.
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Maggie Smith and her brave fight against breast cancer
The ill British actress vows to finish filming the final installments of ‘Harry Potter’ despite battling breast cancer.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is one of the most common methods to treat different types of cancer. Read on to learn how chemotherapy actually works, and what some of the side effects are.
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Patrick Swayze loses his battle with pancreatic cancer
Patrick Swayze, the hunk from ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Point Break’, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Despite aggressive initial treatment – including surgery and chemotherapy – the actor lost his battle on September 14, 2009.
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Melissa Etheridge defeated breast cancer
A truly energized performer and a well known rock star, Melissa Etheridge made her presence felt in a unique style. This American singer, songwriter and musician emerged as the face of the homosexual community and strove to champion their cause with unrelenting courage. Her breast cancer diagnosis in 2004 and ensuing treatment never slowed her down.
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Remembering Glory: Bette Davis
Rated by the American Film Institute as the second in the list of the greatest film stars of all time, Bette Davis, or Ruth Elizabeth Davis, was the face of the new age woman of the 1930s, who consistently pushed the envelope. Staying true to her passion, she continued acting even after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 75.
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Olivia Newton-John’s tryst with breast cancer
Literally like a bolt of lightning, Australian singer and actor Olivia Newton-John struck the world of entertainment and mesmerized audiences everywhere. In 1992, at the age of 44, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Sheryl Crow: winning the battle with breast cancer
For many women, fighting breast cancer can feel like a losing battle, but singer Sheryl Crow beat the disease and now all she wants to do is raise awareness and funds in order to make breast cancer a thing of the past.
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Brain tumors
Thousands of people are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year. But brain tumors do not necessarily equate to brain cancer. Find out here about the difference between cancerous and non-cancerous tumors, their symptoms and treatments.
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