A TikToker scammed thousands on GoFundMe
Madison Russo allegedly used social media to spread awareness about her battle with cancer and to raise almost $40,000 on GoFundMe — but the entire operation was a scam, according…
Cancer
Could Companies Be Knowingly Selling Cancer-Causing Relaxers
For many Black women, having a relaxer was once considered a societal norm. Yet, that same staple of Black hair care could be doing more harm than good. That is certainly…
Parabens Increase Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells
While it’s no secret that harmful chemicals found in relaxers contribute to breast cancer in Black women, a new study suggests that parabens can help fuel cancer cells faster in…
Kathy Griffin Reveals She Has Lung Cancer
Kathy Griffin took to social media to reveal her lung cancer diagnosis. The 60-year-old comedian shared in a note on Instagram that she will undergo surgery to remove ‘half of…
J&J recalls Aveeno, Neutrogena sunscreens over cancer-causing chemical
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after the company found low levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in some samples.
“Saved By The Bell” Star “Dustin Diamond” Diagnosed With Stage 4 cancer.
Dustin Diamond, the former “Saved by the Bell” star who was convicted of stabbing a man during a barroom brawl in Port Washington, Wis., has been diagnosed with stage 4…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer among women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer over the…
Colon cancer: Understanding the disease that killed “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman
Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the U.S. “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman succumbed to the disease Friday, four years after being diagnosed. Dr. David…
Investigators say woman faked cancer, collected over $10K in donations
Jessica Ann Smith said she had colon cancer and detailed her struggles on social media. After she told her story on a podcast, people became suspicious, including, police say, her…
DeAngelo Williams Has Paid for 500 Mammograms in Honor Of His Late Mother
Retired NFL star DeAngelo Williams has sponsored 500 mammograms since mom’s breast cancer.