Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle

Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Jennifer Finch, founding L7 bassist and songwriter, dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Legacy run turns grief into cancer support
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A grieving father shares how losing his 39-year-old son to stage 4 cancer sparked a community movement. The upcoming July 19 walk and run in North Bend raises funds to directly support local cancer patients and their caregivers. Learn how this local family keeps their son's legacy alive through direct community impact.

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.

Kidney cancer survivor plans Memorial Day 5K
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Kidney cancer survivor Jason Hinojosa is hosting a 5K fundraiser at Seward Park this Saturday at 9 a.m. to raise awareness for early detection. 

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.

‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss

A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.

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.

Barry Manilow reveals how routine doctor visit for hip pain uncovered hidden cancer diagnosis

The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.

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.

Big Climb raises funds for blood cancer research at Seattle’s Columbia Center
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Hundreds gathered in downtown Seattle for the annual Big Climb at Columbia Center, raising money and awareness for blood cancer research. The 40th annual event has brought in nearly $700,000 toward its $800,000 goal.