Ingenious Device That Can Detect Melanoma Chosen by Dyson as Top Design of 2017
The handheld sKan device just won the 2017 International James Dyson Award and $40,000 for its simple – but genius – design.
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Mom with Cancer Desperate for Missing Luggage Gets a Note With Delivery at 3 AM
Stacy Hurt was heartbroken to discover that her bag had been lost – that is, until a Southwest employee brought it to her doorstep at 3 in the morning.
How a Woman's Hair Appointment Possibly Saved Her Life
Eileen Korey is devoted to her talented hairstylist — now she owes her life to the salon worker who urged her to see a doctor immediately.
Digital Nurse Combats the 'Fake News' People Get When They Google Their Cancer Diagnosis
Ellen McPake is making sure that no more patients fall victim to "bogus" online cancer myths and treatments.
Team Won't Let Him Face Cancer Alone: Watch What These Teens Do
Teammates made a teenage cancer patient honorary team captain for their homecoming game, but their big surprise was waiting downfield.
Cancer Survivor's New Empathy Cards Tell It Like It Is
Knowing what to say to someone with cancer isn't always easy. That's why Emily McDowell designed a set of greeting cards that always keep it real.
7-yo With Rare Form of Cancer Receives 1,000 Halloween Cards From Around the World
7-year-old Brock Hardwick has been overwhelmed by the amount of love and support he has received from strangers worldwide – and the mail keeps coming.
Non-Chemo Cancer Treatment, Simple as Flu Shot, Moves Closer to Reality
The FDA has approved new trials that could make cancer treatment as simple as getting a flu-shot.
Palestinian Makes Hefty Donation to Israeli Hospital That Saved His Life
This senior official of the Palestinian Authority was so touched by the Rambam hospital's kindness, he made a large donation to the center last week.
New Cancer Drug is So Effective Against Tumors, the FDA Approved It Immediately
This groundbreaking new drug can treat cancers of any region in the body – so long as they all have the same bio-markers.
Watch Ryan Reynolds Give Terminally Ill Child the Best FaceTime Call Ever
The actor even gave the youngster a quick tour of the Deadpool 2 movie set.
A Woman Given Months to Live From Advanced Breast Cancer is 'Cured' in World First
Judy Perkins and her doctors had given up hope before the experimental treatment at the US National Cancer Institute-2 years later, she's thriving.
President Known For Kindness is Cancer Free After 4-Month Treatment
Jimmy Carter's Sunday school class erupted in applause when the former president announced he's cancer free.
New Brain Cancer Treatment for Terminal Patients is Shown to Be 'Remarkably Promising'
Ordinarily, these glioblastoma cancer patients would not live past 17 months, but after being treated with a specialized vaccine, their survival rates are inspiring hope for the future.
Girl Given Months to Live is Saved Thanks to Determined Mom Emailing 130 Doctors for Help
After six months of unsuccessful chemotherapy, Linke Nel was told that she would not live until her second birthday. Her mom, on the other hand, believed otherwise.
Hotel Gives Best Friends Unforgettable Night Together After Hearing About Woman's Brain Cancer
When this group of women were trying to arrange a weekend trip for their sick friend, a California hotel surprised them with an astonishing amount of kindness.
Drug With 93% Success Rate for Pediatric Cancers Gets FDA Breakthrough Status
The drug, which had no severe side effects, showed "unprecedented" success with certain pediatric tumors, as well as several adult forms of cancer.
Toddler Wakes Up Right When Parents Agree to Remove Life Support, Doctors Call it Easter Miracle
Dylan's parents were about to unplug their toddler from life support – but then they all witnessed what doctors called an Easter miracle.
Lung Cancer Patient Given a Year to Live is in Remission Thanks to Cuban Vaccine
"When they told me I had a year to live, I didn't know how, but I was going to prove them wrong." She turned to immunotherapy—and did just that.
Woman Calls Car Crash 'Blessing in Disguise' After Incident Ends Up Possibly Saving Her Life
If this 24-year-old college student had not gotten in a car collision on the California freeway last month, she may not have survived much further into the future.
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