Medicaid cuts impacting West Seattle Twins rare cancer fight
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West Seattle mother of infant twins, both diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, is speaking out about her fear that new federal budget cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize her daughters' care.

Orting, WA community rallies around volleyball coach on third cancer battle
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In Orting, the community is rallying around a beloved high school volleyball coach battling cancer for the third time. Gariann Frey, who has dedicated herself to helping her student-athletes on and off the court, is now the one receiving support.

Happy Bundles: Bringing joy to kids fighting cancer
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Seattle nonprofit Happy Bundles sends gifts to children fighting cancer, with the mission of making the worst time in a child's life a little more bearable.

Seward park hosts annual Rivkin family run for Ovarian Cancer research
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Seward Park is hosting the annual Rivkin Family Run this morning, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research.

Seattle bar crawl supporting cancer research
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The second annual "Mountains Out Bar Crawl" is set for Saturday, July 12, in Seattle, aiming to raise funds for stage four breast cancer research. The event, which raised over $12,000 last year, donates all proceeds directly to Metavivor, a non-profit dedicated to metastatic breast cancer research.

Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds

A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
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Former President Joe Biden's office confirmed on Sunday that he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.

Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

Columbia tower firefighter stair climb raises money for cancer
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Join over 2,000 firefighters from around the world as they scale Seattle's Columbia Tower in the annual LLS Firefighter stair climb, raising over $20 million to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their mission to find cures for blood cancers.

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.

UW men's basketball team hosts cancer survivor
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The University of Washington men's basketball team just threw their support behind a local cancer survivor. The team, and head coach Danny Sprinkle, hosted Cindy Tan during practice on Friday as part of the initiative Coaches Vs. Cancer.

Everett firefighters hope to raise $100K for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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On a gloomy Saturday afternoon in Everett, at the corner of 102nd Street and 19th Ave. in front of Costco, firefighters carried signs and a boot with one goal: to fill the boot. They’re trying to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ahead of the 34th annual Firefighter Stair Climb in March.

US surgeon general warns drinking can cause cancer
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The U.S. surgeon general is making a push to add a new warning on alcohol due to its link with cancer.

Beating the odds: Inspiring stories of cancer survivors in 2024

Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in 3 people, but many are surviving and thriving after treatment.

Seattle Children's uses video games to help with cancer treatment
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Seattle Children's Hospital is turning to video games to help patients get through cancer treatment, offering accessible entertainment and a healthy distraction during an otherwise painful process.

Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35

Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.