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Farrah Courville is the baby Acadiana so generously donated a truck load of diapers for a few weeks ago. She had her stem cell transplant this week and did pretty well. Here's the latest from her Mom: Well our 1st night of transplant went well...

Gettting a healthy tan this summer? Forget it! There's no such thing. Tanning is your skin's response to damage resulting from exposure to the sun's UV rays. Elevated production of melanin darkens the skin to protect it from further damage. Tanning has been fashionable for less than 100 years. We can blame Coco Chanel for popularizing it in the 1920's.

WWE, WrestleMania 30 and Make-A-Wish Foundation made a 7-year-old's dream come true before brain cancer took his young life late April. Get a tissue for this one.

There is a tattoo parlor in Finksburg, Md., that is giving cancer patients what doctors can't. It's the last place you would think to find cancer survivors.

Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer...again. Last November, the "X-Men" star was treated for Basal Cell Carcinoma. He had his nose checked at his wife's urging.

Connor "The Crusher" Michalek was a diehard WWE fan. His favorite wrestler was Daniel Bryan. Connor lost his battle with cancer April 25th, at age 8. Three weeks before his passing, Connor got to hang with his hero, along with AJ Lee & Triple H at Wrestlemania XXX.

You recall when we asked for help with diapers for Farrah, right?  Well, we asked, and you delivered; now we get to deliver!

Here's a heartwarming story that will certainly bring tears to your eyes: When 18-year-old Alisa Finley was diagnosed with a Stage 4 brain tumor, she immediately got to work on a bucket list. At the top of her list -- what she wanted the most -- was a kiss from Channing Tatum, who delivered just that (plus a rendition of Pharrell's hit, 'Happy') in a warm and fuzzy video guaranteed to put a smile

On May 10 there will be a benefit held at the Cankton Village Park for Eddie Paul Bearb, diagnosed in November with Leukemia.  Organizers just announced the addition of 2 bands:  Damon Troy and Lil' Nathan!!

On May 10 there will be a benefit held at the Cankton Village Park for Eddie Paul Bearb, diagnosed in November with Leukemia.

Only four of 19 nationally recognized cancer centers that responded to an Associated Press survey said patients have access through all the insurers in their states' exchanges.

We could all learn a lesson from this little girl.

Farrah's treatments are causing terrible diaper rash issues and her Mom has found that one brand of diaper is better suited for the baby's needs, and that brand is not available through St. Jude's.

Pam McKelvy is one tough woman.

This nearly six-minute video shows Jimmy Kimmel meeting a seven-year-old boy with cancer who's been dubbed "Super Max" by his friends.

Cory Guidry, a Lafayette man, is in need of a stem cell transplant, and his family is raising money to help take care of his children while undergoing treatment.

Jayci Glover's 13. Her days on Earth are numbered. Jayci's been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. She's decided to leave her mark while she's still with us. Jayci was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and decided to donate it.

Lori is facing stage 4 pancreatic cancer and Jenny wanted to make her smile.

After spending years of watching my mother suffer from the effects of second-hand smoke, I am applauding CVS's decision to discontinue sales of tobacco products.

This couple, with the help of a hospital staff, planned and concluded their whole wedding in 24 hours to be able to include the bride's mother, who had terminal cancer.