Lindsay Hawker, who went through four surgeries and 15 months of chemo, is ready to tackle her second 26.2. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
This Breast Cancer Survivor Is Running the Chicago Marathon—and So Is Her Oncologist
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How Cancer Groups Cope With Losing Members
“It’s inevitably a community where people are going to die.” Read the full article for Chicago Magazine.
Running Group Gives Cancer Patients Power to Choose Hope Over Fear
“This treatment was kind of a full-on marathon—but I hoped it would be the same thing, where it’s going to be okay and I’m going to finish.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Stage 4 Colon Cancer Changed Her Approach to Running—but Won’t Stop Her From Lacing Up
“I still have goals. It’s not where it was last year or the year before, but I still have goals.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
She’s Back to the Chicago Marathon, Cancer Free, and Running With No Doubt
For her 102nd marathon, Leesa Drake proves how strong you can be when facing life-changing obstacles. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
How Erin Andrews Coped With Cervical Cancer While Working Two Jobs and Getting Married
As a sideline reporter for FOX NFL and host of Dancing With the Stars, Erin Andrews barely had a moment to breathe, let alone get sick. But as the 39-year-old says, “cancer doesn’t care.” Read the full article for SELF.
Puskedra Family Shares Good News About Baby Daughter’s Health
Relieved dad Luke will be ready if he gets the Olympic call; otherwise, he’ll run the Chicago Marathon in the fall. Read the full story for Runner’s World.
The Government Spends $5 Billion a Year On Cancer—So Why Hasn’t It Been Cured Yet?
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in this country. What’s holding us back from a cure? Read the full article for Men’s Health.
The Top 10 Cancer Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you found a lump on your body where there wasn’t one before, you might proceed to freak out. Doctors call this an “alarm symptom,” or a sign that should put patients on high alert for cancer. Yet when British researchers recently surveyed people who had experienced 10 of these types of signs, about half of the participants didn’t see their docs. Some people brushed the symptoms off as inconsequential, while others feared what they might find out. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
6 Serious Health Problems Your Dentist Might Find
Your mouth is like a crystal ball for your health. That’s because a good dentist can spot a wide range of potential medical problems by looking between your chompers. In fact, we found 6 serious health conditions that could be first discovered while you’re getting your teeth cleaned. Read the full article for Men’s Health.