Ed Bird, a 66-year-old unicycle enthusiast, was initially misdiagnosed with COVID but later discovered he had stage 4 cancer. After undergoing experimental immunotherapy and a one-time radiation surgery, he successfully defeated the cancer. His passion for riding the unicycle became a symbol of his resilience, and he celebrated his recovery by riding down his driveway to get the mail, declaring that he was "back in the saddle" after his treatments.
Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella, 19, completed six weeks of radiation treatment for a brain tumor and celebrated by ringing the bell at the New York Proton Center in Harlem. She shared her journey in a vlog, expressing relief at finishing the treatment but also discussing the side effects. Isabella is now preparing for chemotherapy and recently underwent the process of harvesting her eggs for future fertility as she battles her rare brain cancer.
Isabella Strahan, daughter of former NFL pro Michael Strahan, tearfully celebrated completing her last radiation treatment for a malignant brain tumor. The 19-year-old USC student documented her journey on YouTube and will begin chemotherapy in February. She underwent emergency surgery in October 2023 and had to relearn how to walk. Isabella also shared her experience with fertility preservation before starting treatment, including the challenges of hormone shots and egg retrieval.
Rosemarie Turnbaugh, a 53-year-old breast cancer survivor, was shocked to discover she had stage three breast cancer after a routine mammogram. Despite having no symptoms and being in good health, further tests revealed metastatic spread of the cancer to her lymph nodes and thyroid. Turnbaugh underwent aggressive chemotherapy, experienced hair loss, and had surgery to remove the tumor and affected lymph nodes. She then received radiation treatment and immunotherapy to prevent the cancer from returning. Turnbaugh emphasizes the importance of routine mammograms and urges women not to delay screenings. After completing her treatments, she has returned to work and is focused on moving forward.
Dr. Leigh Price, a Louisville OBGYN with nearly three decades of experience, has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. Forced to leave her practice, she is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment while focusing on spending time with her family. Dr. Price hopes to participate in a clinical trial in Maryland and is planning a trip to Disney with her husband. Despite the challenges, she remains hopeful for more time and aims to live each day to the fullest.
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale has announced that he has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer, marking his third battle with cancer in two years. After receiving treatment for melanoma and lymphoma, Vitale will now undergo six weeks of radiation to treat the vocal cord cancer. Despite the diagnosis, the 84-year-old remains determined to be ready to commentate college basketball games for his 45th year on ESPN when the season begins in the fall. Vitale's health update coincides with the 2023 ESPY Awards, where he accepted the 2022 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for his previous battles with cancer.
Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale has announced that he has vocal cord cancer and will undergo six weeks of radiation treatment. The 84-year-old Hall of Famer, who previously battled melanoma and lymphoma, expressed his determination to fight the disease and be ready to call games when the college hoops season begins in the fall. Vitale has been with ESPN since its launch in 1979 and is known for his passionate commentary on college basketball.
Actress Shannen Doherty revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain and she has started radiation treatment. Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed that it had returned and was in stage four in 2020. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum has received an outpouring of support from her celebrity friends and fans. Despite her diagnosis, Doherty has continued to work and hopes to change the perception of what it means to have stage 4 cancer.
Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210, has revealed that her terminal breast cancer has spread to her brain. The 52-year-old actor shared a video of herself receiving radiation treatment on Instagram, receiving an outpouring of support from celebrities and fans. Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, underwent a mastectomy and received chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and announced she was in remission in 2017. She revealed three years later that she had been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
Actress Shannen Doherty revealed on Instagram that her breast cancer has metastasized to her brain. She shared a video of herself getting fitted for the mask she has to wear during radiation treatment, and shared footage of herself from her first round of radiation on January 12. Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and after undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment, she announced in 2017 that her cancer had gone into remission. However, in 2020, she revealed that the cancer had returned, spread, and was stage 4.
Actress Shannen Doherty revealed on Instagram that her breast cancer, which she was first diagnosed with in 2015, has spread to her brain. She shared an emotional video of herself undergoing radiation treatment and getting fitted for a protective mask. Doherty expressed her fear and turmoil, but also gratitude for her doctors and medical team. She has received support from fellow actors and friends. Doherty previously went into remission in 2017 but announced in 2020 that her cancer had returned as Stage 4.
Actress Shannen Doherty has shared an update on her ongoing battle with stage 4 breast cancer, revealing that cancer cells have migrated to her brain. Doherty, who was first diagnosed in 2015, shared a video from January showing her getting fitted with a face mask for radiation treatment. Despite her fear and turmoil, she expressed gratitude for her doctors and techs. Doherty has vowed to keep fighting and stay alive.
Actress Shannen Doherty shared a heartbreaking update on her struggle with cancer, revealing that her CT scan showed brain metastases earlier this year. Although metastatic brain cancer is usually terminal, the 52-year-old actress began radiation treatment. She filed for divorce last month after 11 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. Doherty has also struggled with stage 4 breast cancer over the past few years and feels "a responsibility" to shatter misconceptions around cancer.
