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US 81-year-old viral delivery driver's $700K fundraiser for wife's cancer treatment pulled after discovering daughter posed as neighbour to raise money

A fundraiser that collected more than $700,000 for a Texas couple has been removed after GoFundMe found that the campaign organiser had falsely presented herself as a neighbour.

The Times of India · Sep 28

GoFundMe deactivates David Johnson fundraiser after viral luggage video raises nearly $745,000 for wife’s cancer treatment. Here's why

GoFundMe deactivated a fundraiser for 81-year-old Texas man Donald Johnson after it raised nearly $745,000 to help pay for his wife’s cancer treatment. The campaign was removed after the platform said it found “factual misrepresentations” about the organizer’s identity and relationship to the family. GoFundMe prioritized donor trust by refunding…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

New Test May Detect Pancreatic Cancer Before Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages because it may cause few clear symptoms at first. By the time signs become noticeable, the disease can already be advanced. Now, researchers are studying a blood test that may help identify pancreatic cancer earlier by detecting biological clues…

MyLifeXP · Sep 28

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Before You Donate Blood in India for the First Time, Know These 7 Essential Things

1. India Has a Chronic Blood Shortage, Your Donation Is Not a FormalityAccording to the National Blood Transfusion Council, India requires approximately 15 million units of blood annually and consistently falls short by over a million units. Most of that deficit hits rural hospitals and smaller district blood banks hardest.…

Times Life · Sep 28

This Cancer Drug Is Already Working. Now Its Nvidia-Backed Maker Is Going Public: Here’s What You Need to Know About Its IPO

Iambic Therapeutics' cancer drug is already shrinking tumors in patients, and now the Nvidia-backed AI drugmaker is filing to go public.

Barchart · Sep 27

September 27, 2026 Horoscope: 5 Zodiac signs get a powerful wake-up call, and it could change what happens next

The horoscope for September 27, 2026, is shaped by a challenging square between Mars and Chiron in Aries. In astrology, Mars is associated with action, ambition and the drive to move forward.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Scots in most deprived areas 28 per cent more likely to develop cancer, study shows

Scots living in the country’s most deprived areas are 28 per cent more likely to develop cancer than people in the least deprived postcodes, new…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

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Billy Ray Cyrus refers to life without Dolly Parton as ‘A.D, After Dolly’

The 65-year-old was a close friend to the country superstar who died on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Doctor begs women to attend smear tests: ‘Cervical cancer is preventable’

GP urges women to ‘not feel ashamed’ about gynaecological health: ‘This could save your lives’

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Jessica Lee, 17, earns Congress’ top youth honor after 420 service hours

For 17-year-old Jessica Lee, earning the highest youth honor presented by the U.S. Congress was not the result of a single achievement. It came from hundreds of hours spent serving her community, years on the golf course, music rehearsals, an expedition and a determination to keep learning outside the classroom.…

The Times of India · Sep 26

You Feel Fine at 65 — These 7 Health Checks Could Still Save You Money Later

Turning 65 can feel surprisingly uneventful when you’re healthy, active, and not taking a cabinet full of medications. That makes it tempting to postpone screenings...

Saving Advice · Sep 26

GoFundMe for 81-year-old seen hauling suitcases to pay wife’s cancer bills raised $281K. Now it’s been shut down

The platform said all donors were refunded after ‘factual misrepresentations’ uncovered

The Independent UK · Sep 26

One shot or two? Latest HPV vaccine schedule guidance as ‘significant shift’ looms

About 90% of cervical cancer and anal cancers are attributed to HPV infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK · Sep 26

New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer

Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide

The Guardian - US · Sep 26

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The Independent UK · Sep 26

One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations

Medical experts are discussing whether one dose of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect preteens instead of the current two

The Times of India · Sep 26

Lidia Rak, 18, links groundwater radium to brain-tumour cases; school says she aided $30m state bill

At just 18, Lidia Rak has emerged as a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Her groundbreaking research links groundwater radium exposure to pediatric brain tumors, which has sparked vital discussions among lawmakers. Thanks to her efforts, a remarkable $30 million funding bill in Florida now supports local children's hospitals.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

India needs five-year policy to make precision cancer care afforable, says expert

India needs a five-year roadmap to expand access to genomic testing and targeted cancer therapies for lower-income patients, oncologist Dr Bhawna Sirohi said. A member of the new Lancet Oncology Commission on precision cancer, Sirohi flagged high testing and drug costs and urged their integration into public healthcare schemes.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Rs 78,400 vs Rs 7,750 medicine: Novartis, Eli Lilly oppose bid to cut breast cancer drug prices in India

Novartis and Eli Lilly have opposed a Kerala High Court petition seeking government intervention to make two breast cancer drugs cheaper, despite their India sales accounting for less than 0.5% of global revenues. Court submissions have highlighted development, clinical-trial and manufacturing costs against the medicines’ prices in India.

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Medical Daily · Sep 25

Kidney Cancer Patients Gain New Two-Pill Option as FDA Approves Belzutifan Combo Without Proven Survival Benefit

FDA approves belzutifan with lenvatinib for advanced kidney cancer after immunotherapy. It delayed tumor growth, but the survival gain was not significant.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

Elizabeth Holmes Halfway House Date Revives Theranos Questions as FDA Advisers Back First Multi-Cancer Blood Test

Holmes is set for a Texas halfway house in 2027 as FDA advisers back a cancer blood test. How lab tests prove they work and what patients should ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

A Mass Deep in a Patient's Chest Lit Up Like Cancer on a PET Scan, but It Was Gout

Mayo Clinic doctors describe a chest mass that lit up like cancer on PET/CT but turned out to be gout, a disease best known for painful joints.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

A 79-Year-Old's Scans Looked Like Advanced Lung Cancer, but the Rare Disease Behind Them Faded Without Targeted Treatment

A 79-year-old man's CT scans pointed to advanced lung cancer. Surgery revealed a rare lymphatic disease that then regressed without targeted therapy.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

81-year-old Texas man carried heavy bags to pay wife’s cancer bills; heartbreaking video moves strangers to raise $244,000

At 81, Donald Johnson from Texas faces the financial burden of his wife's cancer treatments. A viral video of him transporting heavy luggage captured the public's sympathy, leading to a GoFundMe that generated over $281,000. Johnson is deeply thankful for the contributions, which have instilled hope in his family. His…

Medical Daily · Sep 25

Tumor Genetic Tests Point Rare Cancer Patients Toward Off-Label Drugs That Insurers Often Refuse to Cover

Tumor genetics can point to a drug approved for another cancer, but insurers often refuse to pay. What rare cancer patients can do.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

A Man's Ingrown Toenail Wound Grew into a Tumor-Like Mass Bigger Than a Golf Ball, and It Wasn't Cancer

A 44-year-old's ingrown toenail wound grew into a tumor-like mass over 3 inches long. A biopsy found an overgrown scar, not cancer.

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