Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports

Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.

Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival

A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.

New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, dies at 64

Simon Property Group said Monday that Chairman and CEO David Simon has died at 64 following a battle with cancer.

Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.

Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ

Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.

Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.

'Full House' star Dave Coulier warns Americans not to ignore cancer signs

“Full House” star Dave Coulier says early cancer detection saved his life twice, revealing he is now in complete remission after battling two separate cancers in the past two years.

Brad Arnold, founding member and voice of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.

Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed

Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.

Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds

One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.

Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test

The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.