Vidal Balielo Jr. / Pexels American Cancer Society Blames Traditional Values for Some Higher Cancer Rates A new report from the American Cancer Society seems to blame higher rates of cancer among the LGBT community on traditional values. By Allison Anton, The Western Journal March 20, 2024
flowcomm / Flickr Country Announces Cancer Vaccines 'Close,' Could Soon Be Available to Patients Vladimir Putin's Russia claims it is very "close" to having a vaccine to stave off cancer and that it might be available soon. By Warner Todd Huston, The Western Journal February 20, 2024
@derekahunter / Twitter screen shot 'Joe the Plumber,' Who Confronted Obama Over Tax Plan in '08, Diagnosed with Cancer Ohio native Joe Wurzelbacher, known as “Joe the Plumber,” is fighting Stage 3 pancreatic cancer according to a GiveSendGo fundraiser set up on his behalf. By Randy DeSoto March 23, 2023
(Flickr / Gage Skidmore) 'A Big Milestone': Ron DeSantis Delivers Encouraging Update on Wife's Breast Cancer Battle Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has completed her chemotherapy in her fight against breast cancer. By Jack Davis, The Western Journal January 21, 2022
@EricMagnussen / Twitter screen shot Dying Dog Gets 'Extra Love' from Strangers After Owner Posts Heartbreaking Sign Sparkle 'has given joy and comfort to many in the neighborhood. ... If you see her outside please continue to love her (gently).' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal November 16, 2021
Kathleen Osborne / Facebook screen shot Heroic Decision: Mother Stricken with Cancer Has Leg Amputated to Save Unborn Child In March, an MRI scan discovered cancer had returned to her lungs. Both lungs were affected this time, and doctors said it was terminal. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 5, 2021
Gage Skidmore / Flickr Ron DeSantis Announces Wife's Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'She Will Never, Never, Never Give Up' Florida's first lady has served as the leader of several initiatives alongside DeSantis during the governor's first term in office. By Dillon Burroughs, The Western Journal October 4, 2021
Kj Morgan / Facebook Teen Says Late Mom Is Why He Finished High School Early, Honors Her with Special Graduation Photo Shoot In July, KJ graduated a whole year early at 17 years old and already has 26 college credits under his belt. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 9, 2021
Prayers for Meyer / Facebook 5-Year-Old Fighting Cancer Makes Friends with Hospital Staff Across Street Using Sticky Note Art Sticky notes depicting Mario, Iron Man, Batman, Minions and more appeared one after the other on the windows as the days passed. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 24, 2021
Josie Rock / Facebook Mom Notices Something Wrong with 4-Month-Old's Eye in Photo, Accidentally Discovers Rare Cancer 'If it saves just one other child from having to go through what my son has, then I have done my job as a cancer parent.' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal July 17, 2021
Neutrogena.com Johnson & Johnson Issues Major Sunscreen Recall Over Cancer-Causing Chemical Johnson & Johnson has been accused of having carcinogens in its products before, especially in its baby powder products. By Andrew Jose, The Western Journal July 15, 2021
Caught in Providence / YouTube screen shot Judge Dismisses Speeding Ticket After Learning Age 96 WWII Vet Was Driving Cancer-Stricken Son to Doctor Colella maintained that he hadn't been speeding, and explained he'd been taking his handicapped son, who had cancer, to get bloodwork done. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal June 20, 2021
Caroline Photography / Facebook screen shot 6-Year-Old Boy with Cancer Granted Wish to Become UPS Driver, Delivers Packages in His Very Own Truck Mateo was able to take a driving test and then delivered packages to police, city officials and others in his UPS truck. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal May 20, 2021
Lilly Bumpus / Facebook screen shot 8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Breaks National Girl Scout Record After Selling 32,484 Boxes of Cookies She beat the horrid disease, but it still weighs heavy on her mind and she wants to help those who are still struggling with it. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal April 3, 2021
The Dancing Dad / Instagram screen shot Little Boy with Down Syndrome Dances with Dad To Celebrate Beating Cancer in Viral Video One of a father-son dancing duo's latest videos went viral, as they celebrated the little boy's latest milestone in his fight with cancer. By Laura Stewart, The Western Journal March 5, 2021
Fox News / Screen shot Longtime Rush Limbaugh Producer Speaks Out in Emotional Interview: 'We Can't Wrap Our Brains and Hearts Around This' 'We can't wrap our arms around this. We can't wrap our brains and our hearts are around it,' Snerdley told host Sean Hannity. By Erin Coates, The Western Journal February 19, 2021
Gage Skidmore / Flickr Cancer-Stricken Rush Limbaugh's Final Post Called Out President Biden for Taking a Snow Day Limbaugh, who was stricken with cancer, used his last Facebook post to hit Biden for playing hooky over a little snow. By Kipp Jones, The Western Journal February 19, 2021
Gage Skidmore / Flickr Producer Provides Harrowing Update as Rush Limbaugh Misses Show: 'We Are Still Praying' 'Our prayers are with Rush as he continues to fight the illness he has been afflicted with,' Bo Snerdley tweeted. By Erin Coates, The Western Journal February 10, 2021
@ScooNews / Twitter screen shot Devoted Kindergarten Teacher Teaches from Hospital While Undergoing Chemotherapy Teacher Kelly Klein has been able to continue meeting with her 5-year-old crew, even when she's at the hospital. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal January 27, 2021
Jay Hewitt / Facebook Man with Terminal Cancer Finishes Ironman Triathlon for Young Daughter Despite the chemo and the treatments making it even more difficult, he began training, planning to compete in Ironman Australia in May 2020. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal January 20, 2021
People / Facebook 'Survivor' Contestant Angie Jakusz Dead at Age 40 Jakusz is not the first contestant from season 10 to pass away - Jenn Lyon, another player, died from breast cancer in 2010. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal January 14, 2021