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Teenage brain cancer patient misses homecoming, so the hospital throws a surprise dance for her

When 17-year-old brain cancer patient Megan Krafty of Ohio was disappointed about having to miss her senior homecoming after surgery, caregivers at Cleveland Clinic brought the dance to her.

Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals

Hyperglycemia could be a major side effect of the oral medication alpelisib that is used by breast cancer patients, according to a study from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Union boss unloads on politicians for 'taking care of everybody else' as 9/11 rescuers left in limbo

Sept. 11 first responders are concerned that the potential government shutdown could disrupt their health care as 9/11-related illnesses continue claiming lives.

Steve Scalise says his cancer has ‘dropped dramatically’ as he's undergoing ‘aggressive’ chemotherapy

Rep. Steve Scalise is hailing the success of the “aggressive" chemotherapy he has chosen to undergo following his blood cancer diagnosis.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies following long battle with cancer: 'A tireless activist'

Zoleka Mandela suffered from cancer in several parts of her body, including the brain, lungs, liver and spinal cord, and she passed away surrounded by friends and family.

Michigan siblings reunite with their 3-year-old brother after his 6-month hospital stay for cancer treatment

A Michigan family reunited after the youngest child visited home during a break in his stay in the hospital where he has been fighting a rare brain cancer.

Siblings reunite after brother spends months in the hospital for cancer treatment

The Fowler siblings from Shelby Township, Michigan, recently reunited when brother Beckett came home from the hospital. Beckett Fowler, 3, has been at St. Jude's in Tennessee receiving chemotherapy for the last six months to fight his brain cancer.

Ohio boy found comfort in Legos, YouTube videos during yearslong treatment for leukemia

Leukemia, brain or spinal cord tumors and lymphoma are among the common types of cancer seen in children. If your child receives a diagnosis, there are several ways to show support.

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.

He was a world-class baseball star, but even he couldn't handle it when life threw him this curve

Amid the 1988 World Series, as his team celebrated, New York Yankees star Darryl Strawberry was recovering from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon.