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Rep. John Lewis announces stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
by Aleia Woods
03.31.20
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Shaquille O'Neal's Sister Passes Away At 40

Ayesha Harrison-Jex was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Aretha Franklin’s Estate Supports Fund For Cancer Research

Aretha Franklin’s estate is backing a fund for pancreatic cancer research.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Couple Opens Country’s First Black-Owned Cancer Center

A couple from Philadelphia opened the only Black-owned cancer center in the country.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Family Explains Bushwick Bill GoFundMe Controversy

The rapper passed away on June 9. He was only 52 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Students Host Hospital Prom For Friend With Cancer

A group of high school students from New York hosted a prom celebration at a hospital so their friend who…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Legendary Rapper Bushwick Bill Dies At 52

The rapper was battling cancer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Kurtis Blow Needs Open Heart Surgery, Wife Says

While rap music is a relatively young genre and typically associated with young people, Kurtis Blow’s grave condition was shining…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.10.20
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Rapper Bushwick Bill Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

The rapper recently did in an interview about his diagnosis.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
LA Apparel Industry Linked to Money Laundering

Tyrone Gayle, Kamala Harris' Press Secretary, Dies

He also worked for Tim Kaine and Hillary Clinton.
by NewsOne Staff
10.27.18
Beyonce And Jay-Z 'On The Run II' Tour - New Jersey

Beyoncé And Jay Z Raise $6M For Non-Profit

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z helped raise $6 million for the non-profit City Of Hope.
by NewsOne Staff
10.20.18
President Obama Delivers Remarks At The White House's International Jazz Day Concert

Vigil Held, Tribute Concert Planned For Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was "gravely ill" as of Sunday night, according to a new report.
by NewsOne Staff
08.16.18
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Report: Joe Jackson Hospitalized With Terminal Cancer

He has been suffering for some time.
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.22.18
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Study: Oral HPV Is Prevalent Among Black Men

A new study shows Black men are at a higher risk of being affected by oral HPV infections.
by NewsOne Staff
10.28.17
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Daymond John Of Shark Tank Reveals Cancer Battle

On Wednesday morning, the founder of iconic hip-hop brand FUBU shared on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with…
by Angela Bronner Helm
05.11.17
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Amber Rachelle was 26 when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which is aggressive and difficult to treat.
by Black Health Matters
04.12.17
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The News Of Charlie Murphy’s Death Shocked Hollywood

Sadly, comedian Charlie Murphy passed away on Wednesday after losing his battle with leukemia. Celebs and fans were shocked by…
by Kiyonna Anthony
04.12.17
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Beyoncé Fan Loses Cancer Battle

A terminally ill teen girl from Houston, Texas lost her battle with cancer Saturday night, which was just days after…
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.28.17
Doctor and patient using digital tablet in office

What Is Multiple Myleoma (and Are YOU At…

Multiple myeloma, a blood cancer related to leukemia and lymphoma, can’t be cured, although treatments that slow its spread do…
by Black Health Matters
12.09.16
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What Women Must know About Lung Cancer

This form of cancer poses the highest risk to women and it’s on the rise Though breast cancer has a…
by Black Health Matters
12.09.16
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