June 19, 2013

In Sickness and in Health, Bobby Womack is Married to His Career

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*Bobby Womack is getting back on his feet after shutting out the world for a long 20-year hiatus. Since making his return, the R&B legend has gone through a series of health related issues that ultimately slowed him down. “Can I tell you the honest truth? I’ve been through a lot, more than I’ve ever [...]




ESPN’s Stuart Scott Says his Cancer Has Returned

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*ESPN anchor Stuart Scott said on Monday that he will undergo more chemotherapy treatments for cancer. On Twitter, the ESPN anchor said, “I’m back in the fight. C reared its head again. Chemo evry 2 weeks, but I’ll still work, still work out.” ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys said Scott “plans to continue to work the [...]




Rebbie Jackson Loses Husband to Cancer

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*Rebbie Jackson-Brown, the Jackson sister almost no one really ever talks about, is in mourning after her husband passed away over the weekend. Nathaniel Brown and Rebbie jumped the broom in 1968 and later had three children together. According to reports, Brown lost a long battle against cancer. His son, Austin (27), expressed his gratitude [...]




Robin Roberts Updates Recovery from Bone Marrow Transplant

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*ABC has a true warrior on their team. Robin Roberts has been on the job, in a way, keeping fans and followers updated about her health. She endured a bone marrow transplant after being diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood disorder. But she’s doing well. According to her latest update, the “Good Morning America” [...]




Woman (Sherrie Walters) Grows New Ear on Her Arm to Replace Ear She Lost (Video)

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*We reported on Sept. 18, how doctors have found a way to grow muscle tissue using a “pig’s cellular tissue to rebuild their leg or arm.” It sounds like science fiction, but nothing could be further from the truth. It is very real and now further advancements are being made. Back in 2008, Sherrie Walters [...]




Justin Bieber’s (Pretend) Wife ‘Mrs. Bieber’ Succumbs to Rare Brain Cancer (Video)

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*Celebrities have always reached out to children and adults that are huge fans. But unfortunately, some of those little fans have diseases and/or disorders that are life threatening. Justin Bieber reached out to a tiny fan by the name of Avalanna Routh back in February and had his heart stolen immediately. Avalanna has a rare [...]




African American Women Should Become ‘Ayurveda’ Goddesses for the Health of Our Community

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*The 5000 year old, ancient art of Ayurveda in India is the natural science of balance. Indian medicine’s long history makes it one of the oldest catalogued systems of medicine in the world.  In fact, Greek and Chinese medicine are both based upon ancient Ayurvedic arts. The earliest concepts of Ayurveda are documented in the [...]




Sherman Hemsley Died from Lung Cancer

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*The results are in, actor Sherman Hemsley passed away recently due to complications from a cancerous lung. The death certificate officially reads that he died from “superior vena cava syndrome,” a condition developed from a mass on the lung. Also, according to reports, the actor was advised to undergo chemo and radiation, however it’s unclear [...]




Recovering From Cancer is Still a Journey for Nile Rodgers

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*Nile Rodgers fought off a vicious bout of prostate cancer in 2011 after undergoing surgery. But his life hasn’t been the same since. Founder and guitarist of the legendary R&B/funk/disco band Chic revealed that he’s currently seeking out a medical specialist to help him recover from the damage done from the illness. He says yes [...]




Natalie Cole’s Mother Maria Cole Dies of Cancer

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*Maria Cole, the widow of singing legend Nat “King” Cole, the mother of Natalie Cole and in her own right a former Big Band singer, died Tuesday in Boca Raton, Fla., after a brief battle with cancer, reports People.com. She was 89. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “Our mom was in a class all by [...]




Rihanna Attends Wake for Grandmother in New York

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*Rihanna paid her respects to her beloved grandmother at a private wake in New York City on Thursday. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The singer reportedly cleared her schedule to be with family following the death of her maternal grandmother Clara “Dolly” Braithwaite, who lost her cancer battle over the weekend. Rihanna visited the Frank [...]




Rihanna Tweets Pics from Ill Grandma’s Bedside (Photos)

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*Rihanna was back in the hospital over the weekend – but this time she was visiting her grandmother Clara “Dolly” Brathwaite, who is battling cancer. The singer, reportedly the spark that sent bottles flying between the camps of Chris Brown and Drake last week, spent Father’s Day enjoying quality time with her beloved “Gran Gran [...]




Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies after Battle with Cancer

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*TMZ is reporting that legendary singer Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, died this morning following a battle with cancer. She was 63. Summer was in Florida at the time of her death, according to the website. She was reportedly trying to keep the extent of her illness out of the press and [...]




Moesha Star Yvette Wilson Battling Cancer for the Second Time

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*Truly sad story. Former Moesha star, Yvette Wilson, known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, is battling a nasty battle against cancer, says blogger Carlton Jordan. Fans and supporters of the star are helping her fight the illness through the “CANCER SUCKS” fund. Money from donations will go toward medical expenses not covered by Wilson’s [...]




The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: What Happens In the Dark

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*A comedian once joked that he had gotten away with burglarizing the homes of his neighbors, because none of them believed he would do something like that! Instead his neighbors and the police were focused on the usual suspects who were not white, not employed and not homeowners. And when evidence pointed towards him as [...]