Queensland MP Duncan Pegg has announced that he is resigning from state politics to focus on his health and treatment for cancer. The member for Stretton gave his final speech in Parliament on Thursday, where he said that it was “with the heaviest of hearts” that he will resign in the coming weeks. “I’ve been…
Chick-fil-A Employee Quit School to Care for Mom With Cancer–So Chain Gifts Him $25,000 Scholarship
A Coastal South Carolina University student, Zachary Redick, is in the news after he was awarded a $25,000 scholarship from the restaurant where he works—this after he had to quit school to care for his mother who was battling cancer. Redick started working at a Chick-fil-A on James Island in Charleston, South Carolina, when he was…
Brothers Grow Hair Long for 4.5 Years, Endure Bullying to Donate Locks to Children With Cancer
Two brothers from Philadelphia spent over four years growing their hair long for a good cause—all while braving the name-calling and bullying it attracted. Their goal was admirable: to donate their long locks to a wig making charity for children who’ve lost their hair. Kaleb Tekabework, 11, and his brother Aaron, 9, visited the barber for the first…
Soccer Star Rhali Dobson Engaged to Cancer-Stricken Boyfriend in On-field Proposal
Australian soccer star, Rhali Dobson, had already announced her retirement to support her boyfriend’s battle with brain cancer when she received a huge surprise on the pitch. After scoring a goal in her final match, her boyfriend proposed from the sidelines. Dobson said yes. “We’ve caught things exceptionally early, he’s on the very positive end of…
Triathlete With Brain Cancer Who Considered Suicide Is Now Preparing for Ironman 70.3
A Hawaiin triathlete, husband, and father has chosen to turn a terminal cancer diagnosis into a reason to live life to the fullest. His tenacity is inspiring not only his family and doctors but also people far and wide. Over a year ago, Colin Clark, who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island of Kailua-Kona, was blindsided…
Study Cites Childhood Tumor Risk for Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy
LOS ANGELES—Pesticide exposure during pregnancy might lead to the development of central nervous system tumors during childhood, according to a study involving researchers from the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The increased risk of these tumors, estimated as much as twice to 2.5 times higher for some…
Restaurant Owners Make 6-Hour Trip to Cook Favorite Dish for Cancer-Stricken Customer
When two Baltimore, Maryland, restaurant owners learned that a longtime customer was dying of lung cancer, they proved that truly amazing customer service comes straight from the heart. Six hours away in Vermont, one of the Asian fusion restaurant Ekiben’s most enthusiastic customers wanted nothing more than to taste their crispy tempura broccoli one last…
Cancer Undiagnosed in Victoria Amid Pandemic
Experts are concerned Victoria will see a future “cancer spike” due to missed diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Victorians have missed cancer diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic, with experts concerned the state will see a future “cancer spike.” Data published by the Cancer Council Victoria in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday…
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fund Toxic Cleanup in LA as Residents Lose Hope
State lawmakers from Los Angeles have introduced a bill that would provide over $540 million additional funding to continue the largest toxic cleanup in California. Assembly Bill 1024 (AB 1024) would fund the ongoing clean up of up to 10,000 homes polluted by the closed Exide Technologies battery facility in the city of Vernon, south…
Bone Cancer Survivor to Join Billionaire on SpaceX Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—After beating bone cancer, Hayley Arceneaux figures rocketing into orbit on SpaceX’s first private flight should be a piece of cosmic cake. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced Monday that the 29-year-old physician assistant—a former patient hired last spring—will launch later this year alongside a billionaire who’s using his purchased spaceflight as a…
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