Cancer patients and survivors cheer on US swimmer Eric Shanteau as he progresses to the semifinals of the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing, China.

People often ask what they can do to help a cancer patient. The next time somebody asks you say, DONATE BLOOD! Here are some good reasons why.

Sen John McCain heads to Ohio State University later this month to share his plans for combating cancer in the US. Will Sen Barack Obama join him?

A cardiologist who once led the NIH shares insights she gained battling brain cancer. Her book includes everything from genetic research to cancer etiquette.

A talented 34-year-old chef is named the top chef in the country less than a year after Stage IV tongue cancer threatened to end his life and his career.

At 33, Lori Hamilton is on the race circuit helping manage a NASCAR team and raising awareness about head and neck cancer, the disease that killed her husband.

The US Postal Service (USPS) is honoring the achievements of four dedicated scientists whose discoveries have significantly impacted cancer research, medicine, and other fields of science.
To recognize the important contributions of these visionaries, the USPS is offering a series of commemorative stamps entitled American Scientists. The individuals being honored in the new series are [...]

Some cancer patients in South Korea are relieving their depression by participating in hospital-run therapy programs that teach them how to laugh.
Individuals raised in traditional Korean cultures are often taught to maintain a solemn demeanor, especially when they’re outside their own home. Smiling is considered appropriate, but public displays of stronger emotions like laughing [...]

Eight outstanding cancer care providers will receive the Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award from the American Cancer Society (ACS) in a ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2008.
This year’s ACS honors will go to:
Karen Allison, CPNP
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
Karleen Habin, RN
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Kathy Lopeman, RN
Central Peninsula Hospital, Soldotna, [...]

A book by 38-year-old breast cancer survivor Deanna Favre, wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular cancer books in recent memory.
The book, entitled Don’t Bet Against Me!, describes Mrs. Favre’s life including her battle against the disease which began with her diagnosis back in 2004. [...]