Tag: cancer
‘Jarrett’s Joy Cart’ continues with annual holiday gift giving event
After more than two decades, Jarrett's Joy Cart continues the legacy of a courageous young cancer patient by spreading joy to patients at Kentucky Children's Hospital.
Cancer in remission for Louisville boy swarmed with birthday cards
A Louisville 10-year-old boy who received thousands of birthday cards during his last bout of chemotherapy has received an early Christmas present.
New study says Kentucky’s drinking water is safe
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection released the results of a new study that found the state’s drinking water is safe.
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Yes, Mamm! program awarded grant
A grant was awarded to Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program for $21,450 by the Lexington Cancer Foundation.
Tattoo’s against cancer at Tattoo Charlie’s
Meghan's Mountain Charitable Foundation donates money to patient care for those who are battling cancer.
Kentucky boy with cancer gets 2K cards for 10th birthday
Recent photos posted on the page show the family receiving dozens of letters and packages, with Carter even posing with some mail carriers.
Kentucky woman gets jail time for faking cancer to get money
A Kentucky woman has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for soliciting $15,000 in donations while pretending to have cancer.
Kentucky city’s Catholic archbishop is battling cancer
Seventy-two-year-old Joseph Kurtz has served as archbishop since 2007.
US aims to help more cancer patients try experimental drugs
U.S. drug regulators are launching a project aimed at giving more cancer patients a chance to try treatments that are not yet on the market but that have shown some promise in early testing.
Clark Regional Medical Center, Cancer, Chest Pain, and Wound Experts
Visit Clark Regional Medical Center for top of the line care for cancer, chest pain, and wounds. Accredited and affiliated with the Markey Cancer Center and the Gill Heart Institute, patients receive the best medical attention possible.
Louisville family knows importance of donating to St. Jude
If you celebrated this Mother's Day surrounded by healthy family, you probably know you're truly blessed.
UK remembers gymnast Shelby Hilton
Shelby Hilton, a University of Kentucky gymnast who fought a courageous four-year battle with cancer, died Friday night in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 25, according to UK Athletics.
Kentucky toddler’s cancer in remission after long treatment
The family of a 21-month-old Kentucky girl who was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma more than a year ago is celebrating now that she is cancer-free.
Campbellsville University to shave heads to fight cancer
Students, staff, faculty, and many others will be shaving their heads to raise money for cancer research.
Dance Blue Marathon raises $1.8 million
For 24 hours, there was no sleeping and no sitting for University Kentucky students participating in the Dance Blue marathon.
A cure for Kassie
A community came together to support a woman who is battling stage four cancer.
Cancer death rate milestone: At least 25 years of decline
The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It's been falling for at least 25 years.
FDA approves new drug in treating cancer
The FDA has approved what could be a breakthrough drug in treating some forms of cancer.
Ex-inmate says he lost penis to cancer undiagnosed in jail
BURGAW, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man says he lost his penis to cancer that went undiagnosed while he spent months in local...
Tattoo parlor to raise money for childhood cancer
A tattoo parlor in Fayette County will host a fundraiser Sunday to support children facing cancer.
