Cancer
Everything you need to know about the Big C.
Why I Refuse to Use Cancer Metaphors About a ‘War,’ ‘Fight,’ or ‘Battle’
These words don’t sit well with me after my mother died.
How Does Cancer Actually Kill Someone?
It’s a hard question to ask, but sometimes it’s necessary.
5 Black Women Share How They Found the Strength to Survive—and Thrive—With Breast Cancer
Here’s how they picked themselves back up after a devastating diagnosis.
I Was Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer at 32. Here Are the First Symptoms I Noticed
I kept calling my doctor’s office for updates, but the receptionist told me he was busy.
How Chemo Affects a Person’s Body—And Why It Can Be So Brutal
Let’s demystify this highly effective, but often feared and misunderstood, treatment.
Kate Middleton Is Undergoing ‘Preventative Chemotherapy’—Here’s What That Means
Experts tell SELF this isn’t an official medical term, but that “there is no ‘chemo light’ or a half-version.”
Kate Middleton Just Announced That She Has Cancer
The news comes amid a whirlwind of rumors surrounding the Princess of Wales’s health.
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20 Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Someone Going Through Chemo
Ideas from people who have been there.
Stanley Tucci Might Have Died Without the ‘Brutal’ Cancer Treatments He Received in 2017
He was diagnosed eight years after his first wife died of breast cancer.
Jane Fonda Said Her Cancer Is in Remission: ‘Best Birthday Present Ever’
She’s stopping chemo just before her 85th.
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15 Best Gifts That I Received During Cancer Treatment
Thoughtful, helpful gifts that made all the difference.
Banana Boat Spray Sunscreen Recalled Due to Traces of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Testing revealed it contained benzene, a known human carcinogen.
A Memphis Hospital Just Welcomed the First Child Cancer Patients From Ukraine
The children are between one and eight years old.
Nick Cannon Shares More About Losing His Son to Brain Cancer
"I wish I could have hugged him longer."
Nick Cannon’s 5-Month-Old Son Has Died of a Brain Tumor Side Effect
Here’s what to know about this devastating illness.
Mark Hoppus Opens Up About Getting His Cancer Diagnosis
He also talked about how his mom helped him get through treatment.
Virgil Abloh Dies of Cancer, Age 41
He was privately battling a rare form of cancer for over two years.
Tom Parker Shared an Emotional Update About His Brain Tumor
“I’m sat here with tears in my eyes.”
Mark Hoppus Feels ‘So Blessed’ to Be Cancer-Free 6 Months After Stage IV Diagnosis
“Today is an amazing day.”
SATC Actor Willie Garson Died at 57 After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
“I’m glad you shared your love with me,” his son said.
Stanley Tucci Reveals He Was Treated for Cancer 3 Years Ago
The tumor was “too big to operate” on, he said.