Cancer Connections
Cancer News, Stories, and Conversations
Our team of experts brings you cancer-related news, features, and survivor stories.
Published on: November 11, 2025
Prostate cancer is something that has been on Baltimore resident Jesse Bennett’s radar since he was in his early 40’s. That was when Jesse first had a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level drawn, the blood test used to screen for prostate cancer. In 2009 when Jesse was 62, his PSA result was higher than in previous years. As a next step, Jesse’s doctor recommended a prostate biopsy to determine if the change in his PSA level was from cancer or another problem. Results showed cancer cells were found and that the cancer was an aggressive type.
Published on: September 8, 2025
The day a person hears the words, "you have cancer," can feel like the world stops turning. But for Roy S. Johnson, a prominent figure in the Birmingham, Alabama, community, that moment became a profound call to action.
Published on: September 3, 2025
After travel writer Rick Steves shared his personal journey with prostate cancer, he is now using his platform to advocate for awareness about the disease.
Published on: December 17, 2024
James Waddington uses the skills he's honed in the classroom to share with others the importance of cancer screening.
