Cancer

Tens of thousands of gallons of hazardous firefighting foam containing PFAS now set to be picked up from nearly 150 Connecticut fire departments. “We do know a fairly close number of about 40,000 gallons,” State Fire Administrator Jeff Morrissette said. It’s a take back program nearly two years in the making. “The accidental release here at Bradley Airport did create…

Nashville’s Jackie Lee teamed up with Movember to spread awareness of testicular cancer, something he feels men are reluctant to talk about.

Felix Silla, who starred as the hairy Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family” and a robot on “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” has died.

In a social media post, actor Damian Lewis confirmed his wife, “Harry Potter” actor Helen McCrory, had passed away peacefully at home.

Deputy Director Brooks Tomb explains what they do and how you can help.

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe. BioNTech co-founder Ozlem Tureci said she and her colleagues have all received the vaccine the German company developed together with Pfizer. Tureci told The Associated Press that the mRNA technology behind the shot will be used to...

Hayley Arceneaux beat cancer at the age of 10. Now, at the age of 29, she wants to inspire other cancer survivors to reach for the stars. Arceneaux is set to become the youngest American ever to go to space when she joins SpaceX on its first private flight later this year.

A letter written by experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center advises women to schedule their annual mammograms either before or at least six weeks after getting vaccinated, due to swelling caused by the vaccine that may be mistake as a sign for cancer.

A life and death debate over rights and ethics took over the virtual Capitol on Friday. Lawmakers heard public testimony on the aid-in-dying bill being considered for at least the eighth legislative session. “Today is the day, it’s been exactly 28 months since she’s passed and I still count every minute that we’ve been apart,” Gregory Shimer of West Hartford...

“My birthday’s Monday.  I’m turning 39,” said Amanda Robinson of Madison. What Robinson wants most for her birthday is the COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m going to appointments like every day, I’m out being exposed,” she explained. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she started chemotherapy last Thursday and needs the vaccine before her immune system gets too weak. “Her doctors were like,...

A disability rights group has filed a civil complaint over Gov. Lamont’s decision to change to an age-based COVID-19 vaccination plan.

People with underlying conditions, those considered high-risk, are no longer next to get the coronavirus vaccine. A cancer survivor and current fighter is wondering why she’s no longer a priority.

On Monday Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state would be prioritizing those eligible for the vaccine by age, meaning those at risk due to underlying conditions are no longer the next priority.

Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 44 from stage 4 lung cancer.

The actor, known for his role as “Screech” on “Saved by the Bell,” was diagnosed with cancer three weeks ago.

Researchers are reporting another record one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they continue to attribute to success against lung cancer

Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a long fight with cancer

Jeff Bridges is keeping his chin up. The actor, who revealed in October that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, took to Instagram Monday to give fans an update on his condition. “Here’s the latest,” he wrote. “Feeling good. Shaved my head. Got a puppy – Monty. Had a Birthday – 71, man,” Bridges, whose birthday is Dec. 4, wrote, along with a…

Stars like Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara are joining St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its battle against cancer with its Thanks and Giving campaign. Its creator, Marlo Thomas, who is the daughter of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, stopped by LX News to explain why you should consider giving back in a year that has taken so much.

A study released Monday by investigators from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows the potential of transforming a commonly used chemotherapy drug into one that kills cancer cells by activating immune cells when it is paired with anti-inflammatory medication.