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Elle Macpherson decided against conventional treatment for breast cancer.
IN REMISSION

Elle Macpherson Rejected Chemo in Secret Breast Cancer Fight

The Australian supermodel says she decided to reject conventional medical treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago.

David Gardner

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CANCER, CANCELED

Drug Combo Could Save Thousands From Breast Cancer: Study

The study found that treating patients with both an immunotherapy drug and chemotherapy reduced the chances of disease recurrence.

Blake Montgomery

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WHAT IS ‘GOOD NEWS’

Trebek: My Chemo Is ‘Over’ and I’m Back at ‘Jeopardy!’

“Let me tell you, it's going to be a good year,” Trebek reportedly said in a video to viewers.

Julia Arciga

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BREAKTHROUGH

Study: Drug Prolongs Life of Women With Breast Cancer

Younger breast cancer patients are critical because they typically have more aggressive forms of the cancer.

Audrey McNamara

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GOOD NEWS

Alex Trebek Says Pancreatic Cancer Is ‘Near Remission’

“I’ve got a lot of love out there headed in my direction... and I will never ever minimize the value of that,” Trebek said.

Audrey McNamara

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BREAKTHROUGH

Study: Most Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip Chemo

An estimated 60,000 women a year can be spared the “toxic treatment.”

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‘Bamboozling the Immune System’

Her Chronic Pain Was a Medical Mystery—and a New Condition

Leslie Levine’s pain felt ‘like my legs were being dipped in boiling oil 24/7.’ A neurologist’s creative solution helped.

Karen Weintraub

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WARRIOR

Shannen Doherty on Her Cancer Battle

The star of the TV series ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ spoke with Chelsea Handler for her first late-night sitdown since being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Tom Sykes

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SAY WHAT?

Toad Venom: Weird Trip or Cancer Cure?

New research makes a compelling case for toad venom as a cancer fighter. But smoking it to get high? Not a great idea.

Abby Haglage

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BRAVE

Student With Cancer Gives Amazing Speech

Sara Sayed

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Only in America

Fake Cancer Charities Stiffed Sick Kids

The family behind four so-called cancer charities enriched themselves on donations while giving junk food and bad drugs to sufferers, the feds say—but they’re not facing jail time.

Michael Daly

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