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After motorboating controversy, women cop a feel for prostate cancer

The three women raised $700 and scored a viral video in the process.

On Nov 6, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

In war on cancer, a reason for hope

This week’s Retro Report video examines the “war on cancer”—a federal research initiative authorized by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971.

On Nov 5, 2013 by [email protected]

Tech

Delightful Tumblr aims to fund Marina Abramović’s retirement

Finally, you can register your disgust with subpar performance art while battling blood cancers.

On Oct 29, 2013 by Miles Klee

IRL

Dad creates video game to cope with his young son’s cancer

“Players relive memories, share heartache, and discover the overwhelming hope that can be found in the face of death.”

On Aug 20, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

IRL

This is the kid the “Breaking Bad” premiere was dedicated to

Kevin Cardasco was one of Breaking Bad's biggest fans.

On Aug 12, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Streaming

The Ryan Gosling Cereal guy has cancer—and some amazing friends

"Before Vine, none of us had met," Paul Zenisek wrote on the campaign page. "Vine has been a life-changer."

On Aug 9, 2013 by Kris Holt

IRL

Fans check off Talia’s bucket list after her death

From dancing in the rain to having a cake fight, this YouTube star's 76-item bucket list was full of some of the simpler joys in life.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

IRL

Consano could be the Kickstarter of curing cancer

Instead of donating to bands and filmmakers, a startup called Consano lets you contribute to medical research projects.

On Jul 8, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

Tech

How Taylor Swift inspired a widespread cancer hoax

There's no legal recourse for the family whose photos were misappropriated on the Remembering Reilly WordPress blog—good news for the First Amendment, but no consolation for the Gilliams.

On Jun 14, 2013 by Tim Sampson

IRL

Kids with cancer join the Justice League at one Brazilian hospital

An ad agency is giving young cancer patients new hope with Superformula and Justice League-branded backstories.

On Jun 6, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

IRL

Facebook tells brain cancer survivor he isn’t a real person

Facebook's algorithm couldn't adapt to one inspiring user's visual and memory problems—the lingering effects of his harrowing fight with brain cancer.

On Jun 3, 2013 by Kevin Morris

IRL

Redditors hook up a cancer-stricken bro with Travis Barker

A man dying of pancreatic cancer lived long enough to see one last wish granted.

On May 28, 2013 by Mike Fenn

Internet Culture

Beloved YouTube songwriter Zach Sobiech dies of cancer

Zach Sobiech touched 3.5 million hearts when he posted "Clouds," his song about dealing with mortality, onto YouTube in December.

On May 21, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

Internet Culture

Sexists care more about Angelina Jolie’s breasts than her life

The Internet is more focused on Angelina Jolie's message than on her breasts.

On May 14, 2013 by Kris Holt

Society

Heroin addict dupes family for $150,000 with cancer hoax

Brittany Ozarowski was arrested on Monday and charged with grand larceny after Medford, N.Y., police learned that she'd staged an epic battle with cancer in an effort to support her heroin habit.

On Apr 11, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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