LEUKEMIA

A new study revealed that radiation from CT scans was linked to a potential increase in the risk of developing thyroid cancer. Another possible risk is the development of leukemia.

Scientists have discovered a new promising way of treating the deadliest pancreatic cancer.

Yuan Dongfang said the idea of holding a special “wedding ceremony” for his daughter, Yaxin, came to him when he was comforting his crying daughter at the hospital.

Ngoc Truong, who served in the United States Navy for four years, died of leukemia on Dec. 17.

The number of people with asthma grows every year.

Adam West died on June 9 after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," his family told the media.

Researchers in Detroit hope that zebrafish will help them to figure out what pesticides may trigger leukemia.

He will undergo four months of chemotherapy.

“Michael and my sister will publish more statements and I can't say anymore but it's not leukemia or the central nervous system a people are saying.”

The professional skateboarder and model reportedly died from complications caused by Leukemia.

US approves the use of new Australia-developed cancer-drug, Venetoclax.

A reproduction of the complex, sponge-like matter inside of bones proves successful to nurture blood stem cells.

The whereabouts of the family of a 10-year-old Amish girl diagnosed with leukemia are unknown after they reportedly fled the country to avoid court-mandated chemotherapy.

Patients with relapsed leukemia were treated with their own immune system cells that had new genetic material inserted.

Actress Deborah Raffin, who became well-known relatively late in her life for launching a successful audio book company, has died of leukemia. She was 59.

Researchers examined blood samples from 147 people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and 146 healthy subjects. The researchers found no traces of the viruses previously linked to chronic fatigue syndrome in either group.

Frank Jones, a longtime attorney in Macon, Ga., who was widely recognized throughout Georgia for his effort in trying to appeal the Affordable Care Act, died this week after losing a battle to leukemia. He was 87.

Ken Watanabe is set to star in the Japanese version of the 1992 American film "Unforgiven."

On Sunday, celebrities, athletes and those in the limelight gathered in Santa Monica, Calif. for the 2012 Do Something Awards by VH1 to celebrate the year's most charitable people. Some of the best dressed of the night on the red carpet included Lea Michelle, Kristen Bell, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed and Olivia Munn. View photos of the red carpet and ceremony and a full list of winners ahead of the VH1 broadcast which will air on Tuesday.

Robin Roberts, "Good Morning America" co-anchor, announced she would be taking a break from the show due to her blood and bone marrow disease, Reuters reported.The 51-year-old Roberts explained that she was "not feeling well" and needed to "get some vacay" time in before she headed for her upcoming bone marrow transplant.

Nora Ephron, who died Tuesday, left many witty observations.