cancer
Rob Ford Died from Rare, Speedy Form of Cancer, More Research Needed
Rob Ford Died from Rare, Speedy Form of Cancer, More Research Needed Rob Ford passed away March 22 from a rare form of cancer — photo credit: Rob Ford's Twitter.Ex-Toronto Mayor Rob Ford died today (March 22) from cancer less than 18 months after he was diagnosed. He was just 46. The type of cancer he had was one of the rarest forms of the disease, and he…
Popdose Charity Album To Help Publicist Pigeon O’Brien’s Cancer Fight
Popdose Charity Album To Help Publicist Pigeon O’Brien’s Cancer Fight Pigeon O'Brien with singer-songwriter Steve Poltz — photo courtesy of O'Brien.Pop culture website Popdose has released a compilation album to help a friend in the music business and fight multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells in the bone marrow. It’s the…
Taylor Swift’s Mom Has Cancer, Wants Kids To Remind Parents To See Doctor
Taylor Swift’s Mom Has Cancer, Wants Kids To Remind Parents To See Doctor Taylor Swift promo shot — photo credit: Sarah Barlow. Taylor Swift revealed publicly today that her mother has cancer. “I'd like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know,” the singer wrote in a letter to her fans titled "Just so…
3-Year-Old Emily And Her Dolly Cut Hair For Kids With Cancer
3-Year-Old Emily And Her Dolly Cut Hair For Kids With Cancer Emily James, 3, and her Dolly, after their haircuts by Uncle Matthew.If Dolly did it, she would too. Three-year-old Emily James thought nothing of cutting her long locks once she learned that some children get cancer and will lose their hair. Her 7” ponytail was sent to 360 Hair in Langley, BC,…
Kardashian, Barenaked Ladies, Bif Naked Contribute To Tattoo Project
Kardashian, Barenaked Ladies, Bif Naked Contribute To Tattoo Project Rob Kardashian's tattoo honours his late father, Robert, the famed O.J. Simpson attorney who died of cancer in 2003. Rob Jr. is among the people contributing to the Why We Ink coffee table book.The devastation caused by cancer is deep and everlasting. So it was fitting that one woman who…
Cody Simpson New Ambassador For The Who's Teen Cancer America
Cody Simpson New Ambassador For The Who's Teen Cancer America Cody Simpson (striped shirt), at UCLA Medical Center's first teen cancer ward, alongside friends and members of the advisory group for Teen Cancer America.Cody Simpson, the 16-year-old Australian pop singer-songwriter who is represented by Justin Bieber’s manager, is the new ambassador for…
All Hail Prev Ale, New Charity Brew From Rapper
All Hail Prev Ale, New Charity Brew From Rapper Prevail from hip hop group Swollen MembersRapper Prevail from multi-platinum Canadian group Swollen Members now has his own beer, aptly named Prev Ale. Created by North Vancouver microbrewery Red Truck Beer Company, the brand new seasonal ale will be sold on tap at…
Scotties Tissue Brand Helps Bring Comfort To Cancer Patient Lounge
Scotties Tissue Brand Helps Bring Comfort To Cancer Patient Lounge This stylish in-patient lounge in the oncology unit of Sunnybrook hospital was underwritten by Scotties brand tissue and Style At Home magazineAnyone battling cancer can use all the comfort they can get. So it’s no overstatement to say that a newly redecorated inpatient lounge in the…
Youth-Directed F-Cancer Parties Spread Colourful Movement
Youth-Directed F-Cancer Parties Spread Colourful Movement The Greenbaum Family: (L to R) Jake, Claire, Hillel and Julie at their L.A. event May 16, 2012.It’s something of an understatement to say that Montreal’s Greenbaum family really, really hates cancer. Their innovative and unambiguously titled Fuck Cancer movement — which aims to “get the younger…
Beauty Spa For Cancer Patients Wishes Business Was Bad
Beauty Spa For Cancer Patients Wishes Business Was Bad The welcome/reception area at Compassionate Beauty, a specialized spa for cancer patients In a perfect world, Calgary entrepreneur Saundra Shapiro would have to close her business, Compassionate Beauty, because her customers wouldn't need her services anymore. But as long as cancer ravages women's…