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3 months ago
Health

Michael Strahan reveals his daughter's cancer diagnosis on 'Good Morning America'

Michael Strahan's daughter was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.
Isabella Strahan underwent emergency surgery to have a four centimeter brain tumor removed. [ more ]
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1 year ago
Health

Encore: End-of-life doulas are working to make conversations about death easier

End-of-life doulas are like birth doulas - except rather than helping someone with a birth, they guide people through the process of dying.The profession has been growing since the pandemic.AILSA CHANG, HOST: Talking about dying can be uncomfortable or awkward and often heartbreaking.But a growing number of people called end-of-life doulas are working to make conversations about the inevitability of death easier for patients and their families.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Kaija Saariaho, Pathbreaking Composer, Is Dead at 70

Kaija Saariaho, a Finnish composer who was brought up in the world of male-dominated high modernism but who broke away to forge an identity of her own, becoming the first woman to have more than one work of hers staged by the Metropolitan Opera, died on Friday at her home in Paris.She was 70.She had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2021, said her publisher, Chester Music, which confirmed the death.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | How to Ease Britain's NHS Crisis

Lights flash blue on top of an ambulance at the Hollymore Ambulance Hub of the West Midlands Ambulance Service, operated by the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, in Birmingham, U.K., on Friday, June 5, 2020.Making antibody tests widely available may help Britain lift its lockdown restrictions, because they show who has already had the virus and might have a degree of immunity.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Peter Kay breaks down in tears as first live show in comeback tour begins

Comedian Peter Kay broke down in tears as he was given a standing ovation on Friday night at the start of his first tour in 12 years.The 49-year-old comic, who has been out of the spotlight in recent years, announced in November that he was embarking on an arena tour spanning December to August 2023.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay's comeback tour

Peter Kay fans faced huge online queues as they attempted to secure tickets for his first tour in 12 years.Many reported seeing messages on the Ticketmaster website telling them there were more than 200,000 people ahead of them in the virtual line.The 49-year-old comic, who has been out of the spotlight in recent years, announced earlier this month that he is embarking on an arena tour spanning this December to August 2023.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Peter Kay announces stand-up comedy comeback with first live tour in 12 years

Peter Kay has announced his return to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in 12 years.The 49-year-old comedian, who has been largely absent from the public eye for the last four years, will embark on an arena tour spanning from this December to August 2023.It will be his first live tour since 2010, when he scored the Guinness World Record for the biggest selling run of all time, playing to more than 1.2 million people.
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www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Bidens mark eight years since Beau Biden's death

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden on Tuesday attended a memorial mass for Beau Biden marking eight years since his death from cancer, according to the White House.The Bidens attended the morning service at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church in Wilmington, Delaware, before visiting the site of Beau Biden's grave, which is located behind the church.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

An "End-of-Life Doula" on How She Helps the Dying Let Go

"Death is both hard and beautiful at the same time," she says."End-of-life doula is a modern label for an old role.For thousands of years in many cultures, there has always been a community to help people let go of loved ones.When I was in my tweens, I had friends die in car accidents and suicides, along with grandparents dying, and there were zero conversations about those deaths.
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Slate Magazine
1 year ago
Parenting

Help! My Husband Is Slowly Dying, and I'm Pregnant With Another Man's Child.

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years.Each Sunday, we dive into the Dear Prudie archives and share a selection of classic letters with our readers.Join Dear Prudence, for even more advice columns.Four years ago, my sweet and loving husband, the awesome father of our three children, was struck down by brain cancer and suffered brain trauma following emergency surgery.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines meltdown left me stranded - and grateful

I felt lucky when our flight landed in Dallas.It was Dec. 21, and meteorologists were forecasting a winter storm that we'd later learn would leave more than 50 people dead.My parents picked my wife and me up after our Southwest flight from Burbank landed perfectly on time at Dallas Love Field.Our four bags - checked free! - full of Christmas gifts arrived unscathed.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Column: Killings linked to the 'catfishing' of a teen are a reminder that kids are easy prey

I'm raising a middle schooler who spends too much time on Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, so I'm already on guard about the dangers that social media present to adolescents.But the internet-driven mayhem unleashed on a family in Riverside the day after Thanksgiving has shaken me and every parent I know.
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Health

Vaccine shown to prolong life of patients with aggressive brain cancer

The world's first vaccine to treat deadly cancerous brain tumours can potentially give patients years of extra life, a global clinical trial has concluded.A senior NHS doctor who was one of the trial's chief investigators said the evidence showed DCVax had resulted in astonishing enhanced survival for patients.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Health

After Roe, Pregnant Women With Cancer Diagnoses May Face Wrenching Choices

Urgent questions arise about how care of pregnant women with cancer will change in states where women are unable to terminate pregnancies
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Biden picks Boston biotech executive to lead new biomedical research agency

The agency is supposed to be nimble and flexible - a kind of "Shark Tank" for biomedical research.
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Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'You can call me Bidden:' Biden laughs off flubbed names, gives heartfelt tribute to the Kennedys during speech on cancer

Biden's impassioned speech about bettering the lives of people affected by cancer was punctuated by some notable flubs and a long, heartfelt tribute.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Biden to channel Kennedy during Boston visit in his push for a cancer 'moonshot'

Biden's speech at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston on Monday will come on the 60th anniversary of his predecessor's speech outlining his vision for putting the first man on the moon.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to channel Kennedy in his push for a cancer 'moonshot' | amNewYork

President Joe Biden next week will highlight his plans for drastically reducing cancer deaths and boosting treatments for the disease in what he has called "this generation's moonshot," the White House announced Wednesday.
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1 year ago
Science

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain

President Biden presents gymnast Simone Biles with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, on July 7 at the White House.
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Waiting for the Monsoon by Rod Nordland review a war reporter finds a second life' in the shadow of death

Facing a terminal illness, award-winning journalist Rod Nordland confronts the harsh reality of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, with a limited prognosis. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Barely Keeps It Together As He Tells Howard Stern About His Son Beau's Last Words Before Dying In Emotional Interview Moment

President Joe Biden shared Beau Biden's touching last words in an interview with Howard Stern, revealing his son's sacrifice and battle with brain cancer. [ more ]
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Biden gives Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Denzel Washington and N.Y. nurse who got first COVID vaccine amongst others

President Biden presented the Medal of Freedom medal to 17 people Thursday, including New York-born actor Denzel Washington, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona.
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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Wellness

Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic' Author, Says She Has Brain Cancer

Sophie Kinsella revealed she has been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, highlighting her strength and determination in the face of a serious illness. [ more ]
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

'A Last Act of Intimate Kindness'

I had barely seen my brother in decades, but when time was short, he let me in.
Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.Anyone can read what you share.
Mail Online
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI can predict brain cancer patient's survival rate

AI can predict the survival rate of patients with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer
The AI system can determine if patients will live for at least eight months following radiotherapy, allowing for exploration of other treatments [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

Mini brains grown from fetuses could 'revolutionize neuroresearch'

Scientists have developed mini brains the size of grains of rice using human fetal brain tissue.
The mini brains could be used to study brain cancer and potentially find a cure. [ more ]
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Real Madrid

Club slams fans for abuse of boy, 8, with cancer

Ligue 1 club AC Ajaccio has condemned its supporters for a "deplorable incident" which saw a boy with brain cancer abused at their match against Marseille on Saturday.Eight-year-old Kenzo was invited to the match to meet the Marseille squad.His family were guests of Air Corsica and wore Marseille jerseys when spectators entered their box and "shamefully abused" them.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cancer sufferer, 8, attacked at French game

French club Ajaccio has "strongly condemned" the "deplorable incident" which saw a young cancer sufferer abused by fans at Saturday's Ligue 1 match at home to Marseille.Eight-year-old boy Kenzo, a Marseille fan with brain cancer, was invited to the game to meet the Marseille players.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Pets

Mourning Jewelry Leaves the Victorian Era Behind

When Alyx Carson's father was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020, she left her nursing job in Austin, Texas, and flew to California to be with him.Soon after her arrival, they talked about what was ahead: She told him she would like to have his ashes made into a diamond.He began to cry, she recalled recently from her home in Austin.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Force of nature' cancer patient who got Peter Kay out of retirement dies

A terminally ill woman who ticked off a bucket list of ambitions has died, her mother has said.Laura Nuttall, 23, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in autumn 2018 following a routine eye test.She was initially told by medics treating the condition, glioblastoma multiforme, that she would have 12 months to live.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Medicinal cannabis helps relieve cancer pain' and cuts need for drugs study

Medicinal cannabis helps relieve cancer pain and can cut down how many drugs people need, research suggests.A new study found that products with an equal balance of the active ingredients tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) seemed to be the most effective for pain.At the moment, only specialist hospital doctors can prescribe cannabis-based medicines on the NHS, and only for a few limited conditions such as rare and severe epilepsy, vomiting or nausea caused by chemotherapy and muscle stiffness caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Doctor tells of shock' after lung cancer diagnosis at age of 38

Raising awareness of the signs of some cancers will be crucial in preventing late diagnosis, a medic has said.Dr Paul Brennan, a consultant neurosurgeon at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, said the symptoms of some forms of the disease can be difficult to spot.He spoke out as a survey for the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT), carried out by Sapio Research, found only 1% of people in the UK could correctly identify all the symptoms of liver cancer from a list presented to them.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Swimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness

A group of swimmers has completed 365 cold-water dips in a year in memory of a father who died of a rare form of brain cancer.The Dunmurry Dippers swim every day at the Colin River in Dunmurry, and over the past year their exploits have attracted a growing following on social media.Margaret Gilgunn travelled to the river from her home in Downpatrick on Saturday to see her son Peter and his friends dive into the icy waters in tribute to her husband Tom, who died of glioblastoma in May.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Reach for the sky: Brain cancer patient completes microlight flight for charity

A man recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and who is semi-paralysed has completed a microlight flight to raise funds for charity.
KQED
11 months ago
Books

An Oakland Teacher Shares His Pandemic Experience in a Compelling New Graphic Novel

Bessie and illustrator Peter Glanting 's book documents the very recent past - one that each and every one of us just lived through - but Bessie's perspective is particularly valuable.First, he is immunocompromised.He has been living with brain cancer for over a decade and his health hangs in the balance.
The Paris Review
1 year ago
Books

The Leap - The Paris Review

The poet Agha Shahid Ali died of brain cancer in Amherst, Massachusetts, a world away from the beloved Kashmir of his childhood, twenty-one years ago today.The title of the book he published that year, Rooms Are Never Finished, testifies to the unfinished work of a writer whose life ended too soon, at the age of fifty-two.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Nick Cannon says his twins with Mariah Carey were aware of fame 'very early on'

Nick Cannon, who is a father of 12, said the two kids he shares with ex-wife Mariah Carey knew that their parents were celebrities from a young age."Very early on," he told Entertainment Tonight of his 11-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe."But, you know what?They handled it so well since toddlers ... they treat people with love, respect, appreciation.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Nick Cannon on if he's done having children: 'God decides'

Nick Cannon said that he might be done after having 12 children.But there's a caveat.During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cannon spoke about parenthood and answered the question: Is he done having kids?"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Cannon, who welcomed his 12th child in December, told the outlet with a laugh.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Nick Cannon says he feels 'guilt' about sharing his time between kids

Nick Cannon opened up about the reality of juggling parenthood with his personal life."Being a father of multiple kids, it's always the biggest guilt on me is that I don't get to spend enough time with all my children," Cannon said on an episode of "The Checkup with Dr. David Anges" on Dec. 12.
happiful.com
1 year ago
Mental health

Giovanna Fletcher on balancing parenthood and pursuing her passions

Since Giovanna Fletcher launched her hit podcast, Happy Mum, Happy Baby', a wealth of celebrity guests, from the Princess of Wales to Fearne Cotton, have joined her for openhearted and fearlessly frank conversations about parenthood.Based on her bestselling book of the same name, the podcast, which boasts more than 20 million downloads, aims, says Giovanna, to help new mums feel better about themselves something made possible by her own natural warmth and openness about her experience of raising her sons Buzz, 8, Buddy, 6, and Max, 4. And Giovanna has no plans to take a breather from podcasting, because she understands that for some women, her support could mean the difference between life and death.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

Kelsey Parker on the reality of grief and the next steps in her healing journey

Eight months after The Wanted star Tom Parker died of brain cancer, his wife Kelsey reveals her ongoing experience of grief, and the physical and mental challenge that will offer an opportunity for contemplation and healing
The weekend before her interview with Happiful, actress and influencer Kelsey Parker was a guest at a wedding where she unexpectedly found herself sidelined by other guests.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: The Braves acquire Joe Adcock.

Braves Franchise History
1924 - Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident.Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games.1953 - The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson.They then flip Meyer sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges and Jim Pendleton.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

Michael Tilson Thomas Revels in the Present With the New York Phil

The conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has always been a performer who communicates joy when sharing the music he loves.On Thursday, there was also a deep sense of gratitude: Speaking from the stage, he called his appearance with the New York Philharmonic a lovely, affirming surprise.Although he made no direct mention of his health, many in the audience understood the context: In the summer of 2021, Thomas, 78, learned that he had glioblastoma, an aggressive and terminal form of brain cancer.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Julie Green, former Times editor, dies at 77

As the Los Angeles Times' letters editor, Julie Ryan Green saw every type of reader missive imaginable.The letters to the editor - hundreds each day - were short and cheeky, long and angry.They were emailed, snail-mailed and faxed.And they were mostly from the guys.When The Times expanded its letters section in 2006, Green posed the question: "Most of our mail, by the way, comes from men.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

All aTwitter: 8 March 2023

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
LawSites
1 year ago
Law

As It Expands Into Other Verticals, Time by Ping Rebrands As Laurel

Time by Ping, a company whose product is designed to help lawyers capture time automatically, this week announced that it has rebranded the company as Laurel as it expands beyond the legal industry into serving customers in all fields of professional services, including accounting and consulting.The company, which last year raised $36.5 million in Series B financing, said it is also launching a new brand identity and a reimagined product.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
Europe news

Paris attack puts spotlight on the Kurdish question

The Kurds inhabit largely mountainous regions across southeastern Turkey through northern Syria and Iraq to central Iran.They are often described as the world's largest people without a state.Many have been internally displaced in the Middle East because of decades of bitter conflicts, while others have been forced to flee persecution to the West, especially Western Europe.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC parents

Where Words Fail, Humor Glimmers

A HEART THAT WORKS, by Rob Delaney In his new memoir, A Heart That Works, the writer, actor and comedian Rob Delaney keeps repeating the basic truths of his situation: My son died?He got sick and they couldn't cure him and he died?And now he's dead?Reeling after 2-year-old Henry's death from brain cancer, Delaney not only replays the facts for himself but also feels the urge to tell everyone else.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Music

Between hilarity and severity': how Bogshed transfixed a cult audience

According to Spotify, our musical tastes are hammered into shape around the age of 14.We're destined to return to that early teenage soundtrack for the rest of our lives, and in my case the theory checks out.When I was 14, a friend's older brother came back from university for the summer with some records by Bogshed, and I was quickly besotted.
ny.eater.com
1 year ago
NYC food

Second City, Chicago's Famed Comedy Venue, Is Opening in Williamsburg With a Restaurant

Chicago-based comedy venue Second City, which launched the careers of giants like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert, among others, is opening in Williamsburg in 2023, according to the New York Times.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Colin Alevras, Inventive New York Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 51

He popularized a farmers' market cuisine at his and his wife's tiny, quirky and acclaimed East Village establishment called the Tasting Room.
Toronto
1 year ago
Toronto

An Ontario boy with terminal cancer wanted to see monsters. 1,000 strangers made it happen

A five-year-old Hamilton boy battling brain cancer had one request: he wanted to see monsters.
Earlier this month, 1,000 strangers made his wish come true.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Mr. 3,000: 10 years and 3,000 articles about my beloved Cubs

It's been just over 10 years since I penned my first piece here at Cubbies Crib, a recap of a Brooks Raley start against the Rockies the Cubs lost, 4-3.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge rallies behind beloved butcher after brain cancer diagnosis * Brooklyn Paper

When beloved Bay Ridge butcher Benedetto Caruso was diagnosed with brain cancer, friends, family and even his customers banded together to help support him in his fight.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Mass. State Police warn of traffic delays ahead of Biden's speech in Boston

President Joe Biden is set to give a speech about his efforts to fight cancer.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Shares Heartfelt Moment With Blake Rice After 2022 MLB All-Star Game Start

Tuesday night was very much centered around Clayton Kershaw making his first career All-Star Game start and getting to do so at Dodger Stadium with the support of thousands of Los Angeles Dodgers.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Mark Becker/Ace of Spades

The Rise of Ace of Spades Champagne, the heart wrenching story that followed and the Future that looks Bright as ever with Devant Champagne & 3 Tres Tequila.
Well, itall started in Chicago.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

For Arlington 12 year old who beat cancer, Celtics are a way of life

"It's definitely something that's kept him going."
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