cancer

The Trebek Effect: The Benefits of Well Wishes

The Trebek Effect: The Benefits of Well Wishes
Long-time “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek announced in March that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Within days, he offered thanks to “the hundreds of thousands of people who have sent emails, texts, tweets, and cards wishing me well regarded my health.” Then last month, Trebek reported that his cancer was in “near remission,” saying that his doctors “hadn’t seen this kind of positive results in their memory.”

Joni Eareckson Tada Released from Hospital after 14-Days following Health Complications

Joni Eareckson Tada Released from Hospital after 14-Days following Health Complications
After being admitted into the hospital late last month following complications from her cancer treatments, Joni Eareckson Tada has been released.

'Please Pray for My Wife': Pastor Tony Evans Asks for Prayer after His Wife's Cancer Returns

'Please Pray for My Wife': Pastor Tony Evans Asks for Prayer after His Wife's Cancer Returns
Pastor and author Tony Evans asked for prayer on Tuesday as he announced that his wife, Lois Evans, has again been diagnosed with cancer.

Anne Graham Lotz Starts Daily Radiation Treatment, Praises God for Giving Her Strength

Anne Graham Lotz Starts Daily Radiation Treatment, Praises God for Giving Her Strength
Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz updated her Facebook followers on her Cancer journey on Thursday as she praised God for giving her strength.

Joni Eareckson Tada Admitted to Hospital for Observation following Cancer Treatment Complications

Joni Eareckson Tada Admitted to Hospital for Observation following Cancer Treatment Complications
Revered advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has been admitted into the hospital because of complications caused by her fight against breast cancer.

How Lent Prepares Us for What Is Lost

How Lent Prepares Us for What Is Lost
When I was a little girl, my parents would bribe me with a dollar for every poem I memorized. It is disconcerting to see a child recite some of the sexier parts of Romeo and Juliet, but, what can I say, that was my idea of rebellion.

Alex Trebek and Hailey Bieber: 2 Steps to Biblical Courage

Alex Trebek and Hailey Bieber: 2 Steps to Biblical Courage
Alex Trebek has announced that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The legendary Jeopardy! host told his fans, “I’m going to fight this, and I’m going to keep working.” He added courageously, “With the love and support of my family and friends and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease.”

'My Heart Is Full': Chris Pratt Spends Time with Children Battling Cancer at Ronald McDonald House New York

'My Heart Is Full': Chris Pratt Spends Time with Children Battling Cancer at Ronald McDonald House New York
Actor and outspoken Christian Chris Pratt had to chance to spread joy to child cancer patients this week, but what he found is that they filled his heart, too.

Have Israeli Scientists Found a Cure for Cancer?

Have Israeli Scientists Found a Cure for Cancer?
My mother died of cancer, as did my wife’s father. Our older son survived cancer only through surgery and intensive radiation. Since cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world, chances are good that you have been touched personally by this terrible disease as well.