Cancer

LGBTQ people twice as likely to smoke, suffer from depression as other Minnesotans, says Rainbow Health Initiative

When the Rainbow Health Initiative surveyed 1,144 LGBTQ Minnesotans about their health care, one respondent wrote, "Doctors are so confused by me and afraid at urgent care that sometimes they won't touch me."Another, a transgender man, described an experience when he started experiencing pain, but h ... More >>

Up, Up, Up! A Benefit for the Zach Sobiech Fund

KARE 11's Randy Shaver responds to "experts" questioning his ethics

Yesterday, we told you about how KARE 11's Randy Shaver has come under scrutiny from media watchdogs for plugging events benefitting his cancer foundation during the prep sports show he hosts.SEE ALSO: Star Tribune stands by Bachmann coverage, reporter's "butthurt" response to criticism In email cor ... More >>

Randy Shaver's on-air cancer foundation plugs are "ethically questionable," professor says

Randy Shaver, a longtime KARE 11 TV anchor, hosts a Friday night show focused on high school sports. He's also a cancer survivor who founded a foundation named the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.SEE ALSO:-- KARE 11 criticized for hosting "potentially harmful" health screenings at St ... More >>

With months left to live, 17-year-old Zach Sobiech says goodbye through song [VIDEO]

In November 2009, Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that typically affects growing teens. Since then, he's endured numerous surgeries and months of chemotherapy.Unfortunately, the cancer spread to both of his lungs this summer, and Zach, 17, was recently told h ... More >>

Kevin Love's head shaved by Larry Fitzgerald Jr. in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness [VIDEO]

While the Arizona Cardinals were in town to play the Vikings last weekend, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Kevin Love went to one of Minneapolis' two Winston's Barbershop locations and gave K-Love a makeover in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.K-Love's shave is about more than aesthetics -- for every ... More >>

Free mammograms offered through Minnesota Department of Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Health is offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured and underinsured women age 40 and older.The MDH's Sage Screening Program provides the screenings year round, but hopes to make more women ... More >>

Fridley's cancer rate "not unusual," says new state analysis

Last month, an epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health found that Fridley's cancer rate is about 10 percent above the statewide norm -- a finding that prompted environmental activist Erin Brockovich to announce her investigative team is looking into possible causes of the so-called Frid ... More >>

Indoor Tanning Association blames Mayo cancer findings on your pale skin

The Indoor Tanning Association is fighting back against a recent Mayo Clinic study that found higher rates of skin cancer in those who use tanning beds, and Minnesotans are getting caught in the crossfire.A letter released by the association claims that the Mayo study was flawed because the populati ... More >>

Skin cancer rates for young women eight-times higher than in 1970, Mayo study finds

​A new Mayo Clinic study found a dramatic rise in skin cancer rates among young people, with a particularly sharp increase for young women.The study, which looked at melanoma rates for 18- to 39-year-olds in 85-percent-white Olmsted County, found that from 1970 to 2009, the incidence of melanoma i ... More >>

Erin Brockovich investigating Fridley's elevated cancer rates

​Erin Brockovich's investigative team is looking into Fridley's elevated cancer rates.Two months ago, concerns about the cause of Fridley's elevated cancer rates motivated residents to create a "Fridley Cancer Cluster" Facebook group. More than 440 members have used the page to share anecdotes abo ... More >>

Knitting with the Girls

Seth Rogen in 50/50

An uncomfortable comedy rooted in cancer memories

Michele Bachmann bravely stands up in favor of cervical cancer

Michele Bachmann is running on the "pro-cancer" ticket.​Michele Bachmann has made her first last stand in the race for the Republican nomination for president, and it is this: Getting cervical cancer is your constitutional right.Ever since the Texas Texan, Rick Perry, of Texas, joined the race, he ... More >>

Pink Ribbon or Red Alert

Cancer's causes lost in the fundraising

Racktacular II comes to the Turf Saturday

​ The second Racktacular is coming to the Turf this Saturday, and it comes bearing gifts. They are holding a massive art bra auction and contest (the possibilities...), a performance from Lili's Burlesque, and sets from Alpha Consumer and Communist Daughter. And a good cause to boot -- it's most l ... More >>

U of M skin cancer study skewed by pale Minnesotans, tanning industry claims

Photo by Whatsername?​Perhaps this study is full of "findings" we all knew before the University of Minnesota managed to publish it, but apparently it's still big news. Baking under tanning lights increases your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, big time. Just don't do it. A U ... More >>

Soda linked to cancer says new U of M-led study

Drinking soda increases your chance of getting pancreatic cancer says a new University of Minnesota-led study.

Turmeric helps fight cancer study says

Turmeric's main component can kill cancer cells says an English research team.

Teen who refused chemo almost done with treatment, free of court order

Doctors said his chest tumor is gone and Hauser appears to be regaining strength and energy.

Breast in Show: A Benefit for Breast Cancer

Hot dogs cancer-causing says veggie doctor group

A new lawsuit claims hot dog manufacturers Oscar Mayer, Hebrew National, and others withhold information about hot dogs' cancer-causing properties.

RACKTACULAR! A Breast Cancer Benefit

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch gets ill with cancer

MCA announces he is ill with cancer and the Boys cancel all upcoming performances.

Court stays in control of Daniel Hauser's chemotherapy treatment

The Hauser family hoped they could regain control of their son's cancer treatment at a hearing yesterday in Brown County, but the judge held firm to the court's ability to control the treatment.

Boy who fled chemo returns, faces custody hearing today

Daniel Hauser, the 13-year-old who fled Minnesota with his mother after a court ordered him to undergo chemotherapy against the family's beliefs, has returned voluntarily to the state and will face a custody hearing today.

Teen refusing chemo heading for Mexico, officials believe

Officials said Daniel and his mom were last seen in the Los Angeles area and are likely heading to Mexico or have already crossed the border.

Serial flasher and the serial Senate race

Franken, my dear, they give a damn

Teen must undergo chemotherapy against religious beliefs, judge rules

A Brown County District Court judge ruled today that a 13-year-old Minnesota teen must undergo chemotherapy treatment for cancer despite his family's refusal due to their religious beliefs.

Judge to rule Friday on teen's forced chemo case

Will a judge force a 13-year-old boy battling cancer to undergo chemotherapy against his family's wishes? The judge on the case is expected to rule Friday.

Doctors vs. parents: Can parents refuse chemo treatment for son?

If your teenage son had one of the most curable forms of cancer and you refused traditional treatment methods through chemotherapy and radiation, are you endangering your child?

Minn. cancer death rate dropping, study says

The Lynx raise funds for breast cancer research

Ramones Mania 2008

2007 British Television Advertising Awards

Savage Love

Boob Jobbed

American women get the breast cancer; American business gets the profits

Let's Not Talk About Sex

A newly approved vaccine could prevent a widespread precancerous STD. But will anyone use it?

Stay Inside

In tomorrow's Star Tribune: Trappists with compulsive sexual disorders find fellowship in clogging

Savage Love

Mark Kennedy's Cure For Cancer

Senatorial hopeful takes gutsy stand in favor of mall-walking fundraiser

Balking for the cure

The E Street Shuffle

Shapiro & Smith Dance creates a working-class collage with help from Springsteen

Just the Facts?

A national antiabortion movement infiltrates the state's health department

Kathy Sena

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a look at the latest resources to keep you in-the-know.

MOMS Club Member in Need of Help for Child with Leukemia

Mall of Mammography

Nordstrom is slated to open its in-store mammography clinic--for well-insured and cash-paying clients only--later this month. According to clinic supervisor Judy Johnson, many women are too busy to get mammograms. "But all women have time to shop."

Silent Summer

Education Arts