Breast cancer survivor cancels reconstructive surgery after mastectomy so she can adopt her son

Breast cancer survivor cancels reconstructive surgery after mastectomy so she can adopt her son

MULDROW, Arkansas -- A breast cancer survivor is receiving some unexpected help from a friend after inspiring many with her countless acts of kindness and support."I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 33 years old," Davonna Whittenburg said. "I went through chemotherapy, radiation, the whole treatment."Years ago, Whittenburg was working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Mercy Hospital, saving up money for reconstructive surgery after having a double mastectomy."We had a baby that came through that my heart just went to," Whittenburg said. "He was premature.

Young boy battling cancer takes break from treatment to drive trash truck

Young boy battling cancer takes break from treatment to drive trash truck

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Some special elves helped make a rare holiday home from the hospital extra special for a young boy in Kansas.Santa and some of his helpers gathered at Lawrence Sanitation Department 320 to help make young Dragen Korynta's dream of becoming a trash truck driver come true."Every birthday, Christmas that's all he wants," Evan Korynta, Dagen's dad, told Fox 4. "Garbage trucks, model garbage trucks, he watches videos of garbage trucks."The city of Lawrence and an anonymous donor known as "The Chief Elf" helped make Saturday's special delivery possible."They had heard about Dagen's story from Children's Mercy and wanted to do something for the holidays," Korynta said.According to Dagen's father, the young boy has been through multiple bone marrow transplants and has spent nearly six months in the hospital doing various chemo treatments and dealing with all the side effects that come with treatments.The personalized trash truck delivered by the Lawrence Sanitation Department helped Dagen finally enjoy a day away from the hospital.Dagen may not get to keep the truck, but he did get some time at the controls thanks to Craig Pruett with the city of Lawrence."We've known Dagen for a few years now," Pruett said. "All of our crews know him and have been following his progress.

Indiana mom accused of injecting feces into son’s IV during cancer treatments

Indiana mom accused of injecting feces into son’s IV during cancer treatments

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana mother is accused of injecting feces into her son’s IV bag while he was undergoing cancer treatments at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.Tiffany Alberts, 41, of Wolcott, Indiana, is charged with six counts of aggravated battery and one count of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, according to WXIN.According to court documents, officers were called to Riley Hospital to investigate possible child abuse on November 17.Alberts’ 15-year-old son was being treated for cancer, and he had several unexplainable infections that were delaying treatment.

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Woman battling breast cancer beaten to death outside treatment center

Woman battling breast cancer beaten to death outside treatment center

ZION, IL – A Missouri woman was in Illinois receiving treatment for cancer when she was beaten to death as she sat outside the treatment center.Shannon Vincel, 46, was sitting outside her residence at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America when she was attacked.

Make-A-Wish gifts new pool to 10-year-old boy: "It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer"

Make-A-Wish gifts new pool to 10-year-old boy: "It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer"

BRISTOL, Connecticut -- A 10 year-old Bristol, Connecticut boy's wish was granted Sunday, August 21st when he was given a new pool.Dan Therriault watched as installers put in his pool."It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer," said Therriault.The young boy was visiting family during his grandparents' anniversary party last February when his leg started hurting."I thought at first, maybe you bumped it.

Shannen Doherty reveals her breast cancer has spread

Shannen Doherty reveals her breast cancer has spread

NEW YORK — Actress Shannen Doherty revealed that her battle with breast cancer has taken a heartbreaking turn.In a sit-down interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 45-year-old said she learned her cancer spread after a recent surgery."I had breast cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, and from one of my surgeries we discovered that some of the cancer cells might have actually gone out of the lymph nodes," Doherty said.The "Charmed" actress is currently undergoing chemotherapy."The unknown is always the scariest part," Doherty told ET. "Pain is manageable, you know?

Karate can help kids kick cancer pain, study finds

Karate can help kids kick cancer pain, study finds

DETROIT, M.I. – For years, a Michigan rabbi has been teaching karate to children battling cancer – and his pain-fighting techniques are working, according to a new study.'Rabbi G,' whose full name is Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, started Kids Kicking Cancer in 1999 and has been instructing young patients in the ways of martial arts, meditation and breathing exercises ever since.It was a personal tragedy though that brought him into the medical world.