Cancer

Vietnam Medal of Honor Marine dies after decade-long battle with cancer

[ad_1] Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley died Wednesday after a decade-long battle with cancer,…

2 years ago

Veteran exposed to toxic burn pit smoke dies of cancer after misdiagnosis lawsuit settlement

[ad_1] HARTFORD, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont soldier who was exposed to smoke from pits used to burn waste while…

2 years ago

“The enemy is lurking in our bodies” — women veterans say toxic exposure caused breast cancer

[ad_1] As Kate Hendricks Thomas sat one night with her second-grade son Matthew, he placed his hands on the table…

3 years ago

Dog With Cancer Reunites With Military Dad After Deployment

[ad_1] When a dog is separated from its owner, even if just for a couple of days, it can feel…

3 years ago

Recalled CPAP Machines Have Been Putting Veterans At Risk Of Cancer For Years

[ad_1] The VA lists the story of 54-year-old Air Force veteran Ralph Liggins on its website, one of many who…

3 years ago

Husband Serenades His Wife While She Battles Brain Cancer

[ad_1] We sometimes say that we will do anything for our significant other but we aren’t often given the opportunity…

3 years ago

Decorated Veteran Learns She Has Triple-Positive Breast Cancer While Pregnant with 5th Child

[ad_1] Ashley Hawkins is a decorated war veteran who served in Iraq and was the first woman to earn the…

3 years ago

Air Force Academy Cadet Donates 19-Inch Afro and Fundraises $39,000 for Kids with Cancer

[ad_1] Kieran Moïse has been growing his Afro for the past six years. The impressive hairstyle stands tall and wide,…

3 years ago

U.S. Military Base Water Supplies Linked To Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

[ad_1] Army and Air Force veteran Steve H. and his wife, Genna once had happy memories of raising their daughter…

3 years ago

The Making of a Marine: A Long Journey for a Young Man Who Has Overcome Cancer

[ad_1] When a young man or woman signs up to serve in one of the branches of our military, they…

3 years ago