cancer

Big Bank Hank from the Sugarhill Gang died yesterday, of complications from cancer. He was only 57. Of course, the Sugarhill Gang is legendary for their 1979 hit, "Rapper's Delight".

I am fairly open with all of you that listen to me on air or read my blogs - so most of you know that I happen to have several 'health issues'.

A video called "Flash Mob for Amy" is getting a bunch of hits online. The 'Amy' in it is a woman who got diagnosed with terminal cancer last year.

Some estimates say up to one out of every two people will get cancer at some point in their lives. Here are four important early warning signs to watch out for.

An element of last Sunday's episode of "Breaking Bad" was inspired by a 16-year-old fan of the show, who passed away earlier this year of cancer. The kid, Kevin Cordasco, was suffering from neuroblastoma...but before he died, he got the chance to meet some members of the cast, and the show's creator, Vince Gilligan.

Dustin Hoffman's rep announced yesterday that he has been successfully treated for cancer. She said, quote, "It was detected early and he has been surgically cured. Dustin is feeling great and is in good health."

A 28-year-old woman named Anna Greenberg recently died of cancer. But before she did, Bette Midler called her on the phone and sang "The Wind Beneath My Wings" to her. The video is a real tearjerker.

Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer.

A 22-year-old cancer patient at the Seattle Children's Hospital made a video with other patients and nurses on his floor, where they're lip synching to 'Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson. And it's pretty inspiring.

It was a tickle in her throat that alerted a 37-year-old British woman that something was wrong.  Moments later she coughs up a mass.

Lindsey Miller, who looks healthy but is suffering from liver cancer, wants to start dating again. And to announce she is back on the scene, the 26-year old shot a YouTube video in which she asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played a cancer patient in ’50/50,’ out for a cup of coffee. Will Gordon-Levitt say yes? Watch Lindsey’s video below and keep your fingers crossed for her.

Food for thought, for the Ladies: A recent Dr. Oz show was on the fastest growing cancer in women; thyroid cancer.  It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms.