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  • Funeral services to be held for Baton Rouge fire captain who died of cancer

    November 5, 2023 11:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A long-time Baton Rouge fire captain died on Sunday after a hard-fought battle with cancer caused by his job, authorities said. After 25 years at the Baton Rouge Fire Department, 54-year-old Captain William "C.J." Sanders died Nov. 5, 2023. Officials said per Louisiana law, the type... more »
  • Central High School graduate remembered as long fight against cancer ends

    June 29, 2023 2:23 PM

    CENTRAL - Friends and family are paying their respects to a recent Central High School graduate whose fierce battle against cancer recently came to an end. Jackson Blayne Griffin passed away on Saturday at the age of 19. Visitation took place at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday and... more »
  • 'Tiger King,' Joe Exotic diagnosed with prostate cancer

    November 4, 2021 6:46 AM

    Joe Exotic of the 2020 Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," has been diagnosed with cancer, CNN reports . The 58-year-old media personality turned convicted felon, whose given name is Joseph Maldonado, wrote a letter explaining that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The... more »
  • Comedian, Norm Macdonald, dead at 61

    September 14, 2021 3:06 PM

    Norm MacDonald, a comedian known for his dry humor and long-time role on Saturday Night Live, passed away after a battle with cancer, Variety reports. The entertainment news outlet says the Canadian-born actor, writer, and comic kept his cancer diagnosis private, but fought the disease for nine years. ... more »
  • LSU, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center receive multi-million dollar gift

    August 25, 2021 9:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center received a multi-million dollar contribution in support of its cancer treatment efforts, according to a recent news release from Mary Bird Perkins. The organization said that a $7.8 million estate gift from the late Dr. Charles M. Smith of... more »
  • Kathy Griffin announces cancer diagnosis

    August 2, 2021 10:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Actress and comedian Kathy Griffin announced Monday that she's been diagnosed with lung cancer, CNN reports. She shared the news on her Instagram account, posting: "I've got to tell you guys something. I have cancer." She went on to say: "I'm about to go into... more »
  • Mammogram screenings delayed by COVID-19 vaccine Play Video

    May 5, 2021 8:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Many important health screenings for women were delayed during the height of the pandemic. Now doctors say there's a new hurdle with trying to get women to schedule their next mammogram. Some patients are reportedly developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination. That is raising... more »
  • Pennington Biomedical study shows stable body weight may hide loss of muscle, increasing risk of death in colorectal cancer patients

    March 19, 2021 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - According to a Pennington Biomedical study, colorectal cancer survivors who maintained a stable body weight, but lost muscle developed fatty deposits, caused a 40 percent higher risk of premature death compared to those who avoid ed both health issues. “ The c onventional wisdom has been... more »
  • Louisiana cancer survivor likely to become first Cajun in space Play Video

    February 22, 2021 9:30 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A native of Baton Rouge with an impressive story of survival and determination has announced that her next feat is literally out of this world. Hayley Arceneaux, a bone cancer survivor turned physician assistant at St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis is taking on outer space... more »
  • Mary Bird Perkins employee aims to run 50 miles, raise $50k in fight against cancer Play Video

    January 29, 2021 6:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , nearly 23.3 million individuals in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. Organizations such as Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center are determined to ensure these patients don't fight the... more »
  • Medical experts may have developed a blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer

    November 27, 2020 1:26 PM

    LONDON, England - Medical experts in the United Kingdom have developed a new blood test that may detect more than 50 types of cancer, CNN reports. The UK's National Health Service (NHS), the organization that's leading research efforts into the blood test, hopes the new tests will eventually help... more »
  • 'Jeopardy!' resumes filming next week with interim hosts

    November 23, 2020 5:54 PM

    'Jeopardy!' will start filming the first of its new episodes without beloved host Alex Trebek next week. The game show says filming begins Nov. 30. for its new slate of episodes without the late Trebek. The episodes will feature a series of interim guest hosts until it ultimately lands... more »
  • Woman in her 70s finds cancer early, emphasizes importance of annual screenings Play Video

    November 23, 2020 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A former smoker in her 70s is advocating for those at high-risk to be proactive when it comes to their health. Cindy Landry considers herself the "most blessed person on Earth." A smoker of 35 years, she quit after watching her son pass away of cancer.... more »
  • Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

    November 6, 2020 10:04 AM

    A long-time member of The Today Show team shared sad news with the public on Friday morning; 66-year-old weatherman Al Roker announced that he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and must undergo surgery to have his prostate removed, USA Today reports. The weatherman and co-host explained why he made... more »
  • Rush Limbaugh experiences set back in battle against lung cancer

    October 20, 2020 7:45 AM

    According to CNN , conservative talk show radio host Rush Limbaugh says he's experienced a set back in his battle against stage 4 lung cancer. "The scans did show some progression of cancer," he announced during his radio show. The 69-year-old host later added: "It's not dramatic, but it... more »
  • Teacher who had child with teen student dies of cancer at 58

    July 8, 2020 5:57 AM

    Mary Kay Letourneau, a Seattle teacher who was convicted in 1997 of raping a 13-year-old student who she later had a child with and eventually married, passed away following a battle with cancer. According to CNN , Letourneau died fairly suddenly in her home late Monday. David Gehrke... more »
  • Prominent River Parishes area attorney passes away following lengthy battle with leukemia

    April 8, 2020 10:25 AM

    LAPLACE, La. — A prominent trial lawyer in the River Parishes area has passed away; WWL-TV reports that Daniel "Danny" Becnel Jr., died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Becnel, who played a role in dozens of major lawsuits over the years, became seriously ill in late 2015,... more »
  • Hollywood mourns death of 15-year-old actress

    February 17, 2020 8:17 AM

    A young actress who starred in the Queen of Katwe, a Disney film about a chess prodigy from Ugunda, has died at age 15. Nikita Pearl Waligwa played a pivotal character in a 2016 film based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a 9-year-old girl chess prodigy who... more »
  • Asbestos stymies restoration of LSU's historic clock tower

    January 28, 2019 2:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Workers have hit a snag in the planned repairs for the nearly century-old LSU Memorial Tower. On Monday, a university spokesperson confirmed the restoration process was stopped after asbestos, which can cause serious health problems, was found inside the structure. Internal work on the tower will... more »
  • Brother honors older sister by running 100 miles Play Video

    December 1, 2018 11:50 PM

    UPDATE: West Baton Rouge native Michael Willis began his 100 mile run in honor of his sister Rachael Saturday morning. Saturday night as he approached the 60th mile, Michael decided to end his quest for 100 miles due to the physical demand and toll it had taken. With the... more »
  • Stage 4 cancer patient denied disability insurance Play Video

    September 18, 2018 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Shelly Marmillion, a married mother of two, recently received a letter in the mail from Lincoln Financial Group stating that they would not be paying her long-term disability insurance policy since they claim her breast cancer in 2012 was a pre-existing condition. In 2012, Marmillion had less... more »
  • LSU swim team manager dies after year-long battle with cancer

    November 25, 2017 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU swimming team manager Kayne Finley has passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. According to the 'Cannonballs for Kayne' Facebook page , Finley died on Nov. 24 after losing his fight with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). "Kayne peacefully passed from his earthly self... more »
  • Cancer patient dies days after wedding ceremony at hospital Play Video

    November 7, 2017 2:25 PM

    CHARLESTON, SC - A woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer died Saturday, just two days after a hospital held a wedding ceremony for her and the love of her life. Kizzie Priestly passed away at age 39 Saturday, according to a post from her husband, David Hall, on Facebook.... more »
  • LSU freshman refuses to let cancer keep him out of school Play Video

    September 8, 2017 7:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An LSU freshman is living out his dream of being an Tiger. Kayne Finley was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer late last year, but it hasn't stopped him from going to school. While he says some days are harder than others, he's trying... more »
  • Scotlandville High honors 17-year-old cancer victim at graduation ceremony Play Video

    May 23, 2017 3:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville High School honored one of its students at its graduation ceremony Tuesday after he passed away over the weekend. Jerome Singleton, a 17-year-old student at Scotlandville High, died Sunday after his battle with an aggressive form of cancer known as Rhabdomyosarcoma. Singleton passed away... more »
  • 17-year-old cancer patient passes away after receiving high school diploma Play Video

    May 20, 2017 11:48 PM

    UPDATE: Jerome's family tells WBRZ that he has passed away as of 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Those wishing to assist Jerome's family with medical expenses can donate by following the link at the bottom of this story. BATON ROUGE - During a special ceremony this past week, Jerome Singleton... more »
  • Proposed Louisiana law to better track cancer Play Video

    April 17, 2017 9:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Residents in the community of Alsen wish they knew how prevalent cancer was in their community. The small neighborhood is just north of Baton Rouge on Scenic Highway and is surrounded by heavy industry. "We have a high rate of miscarriages, we have a high rate... more »
  • Saying goodbye to Mike VI, memorial service to be held Wednesday Play Video

    October 10, 2016 9:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU's live tiger mascot, Mike VI has passed away after his battle with cancer. Mike was euthanized in his night house by Dr. David Baker, LSU's attending veterinarian on Oct. 11 just one day after he was transitioned into hospice care and was taken out of... more »
  • Mike VI's lead cancer doctor says treatments at Cancer Center finished Play Video

    June 8, 2016 10:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Of all the patients Dr. Jonas Fontenot expected to take care of at Our Lady of the Lake Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Mike the Tiger was one he never could have imagined. Fontenot led the team at the Cancer Center when Mike VI received radiation treatment... more »
  • Tickets selling fast; Get your Dream Home ticket now!

    June 8, 2016 12:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Time is running out for chances to win the 2016 St. Jude Dream Home . Tickets are $100. The house is valued at $525,000. Tickets purchased by Friday were also entered to win a new car from any All Star lot valued at $50,000. The... more »
  • How can I help Mike the Tiger fight cancer?

    May 27, 2016 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Tigers fans, or animal lovers in general, can now contribute to the effort to give Mike VI the best fighting chance possible as the big cat prepares to undergo treatment for a rare form of cancer. A university spokesperson says LSU has set up a contribution... more »
  • Les Miles shares tender moment with Mike the Tiger

    May 26, 2016 3:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU football coach Les Miles shared a tender moment Thursday with the university's live tiger mascot, Mike VI. Miles shared a picture on his official Facebook page of him touching the glass at Mike’s habitat as the Tiger swam in his pool. “Coach Miles is... more »
  • Behind the scenes: What's in store for Mike VI Play Video

    May 23, 2016 10:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU's mascot, Mike VI will undergo radiation treatment at Mary Bird Perkins Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center after being diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma . WBRZ got a tour in the treatment vault, where Mike the Tiger will receive radiation therapy. Doctors at... more »
  • A trip through the history of Mike the Tiger

    May 23, 2016 2:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite the announcement Monday that LSU's live tiger mascot is to be treated for a rare form of cancer, Mike VI will remain one of just two live tigers left representing U.S. universities in the country. LSU's first tiger arrived in the fall of 1936 after nearly... more »
  • Johnson & Johnson ordered to award $55 million in talc-powder cancer lawsuit

    May 3, 2016 5:02 PM

    ST. LOUIS- A St. Louis jury awarded $55 million in damages to a woman in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson claiming that its talc-powder causes cancer. The woman who filed, Gloria Ristesund, used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder for more than 35 years before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer... more »
  • WATCH: Baker, Hokie Gajan's hometown, remembers sports legend Play Video

    April 12, 2016 1:23 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saint and LSU running back Hokie Gajan died Monday night following a battle with cancer, WWL-TV reports. Gajan also spent time as a scout and radio broadcaster and color analyst for the Saints. He was 56-years-old. Earlier Monday, Gajan was placed in intensive care... more »
  • Poll: 70 percent of EBR voters in favor of extending workplace smoking ban

    January 26, 2016 7:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local, state and national public health groups have released the results of polls that show 70 percent of East Baton Rouge Parish voters are in favor of extending the statewide smoke-free policy to all workplaces, including bars and casinos. “Voters throughout East Baton Rouge Parish and... more »
  • Bensons donate $20M to expand New Orleans cancer center

    November 10, 2015 11:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson announced a $20 million donation to expand the Ochsner cancer center which already bears his name. Benson and his wife Gayle made the announcement at the New Orleans hospital Tuesday morning. The Saints owner said he never imagined the... more »
  • 16-year-old LSU superfan Sid Ortis dies after battle with cancer

    October 31, 2015 3:38 PM

    BIRMINGHAM– LSU Tiger nation lost a very special fan to cancer Saturday morning. Sid Ortis, a 16-year-old LSU Tiger fan from Birmingham, Ala. died Saturday morning after battling cancer that had spread across his body. Sid’s mother, Lynn Ortis, broke the news on Facebook writing, “Today around 7:24... more »
  • Breakfast with 2une In: St. Jude Walk Play Video

    September 10, 2015 11:17 AM

    BATON ROUGE- On Saturday, September 26th thousands of people will take over Highland Road Park in Baton Rouge to join the battle against childhood cancer. The St. Jude Walk/Run was started in 2008. Several cities throughout the nation participate in the event every year to raise money for cancer research.... more »
  • LSU's Cam Cameron diagnosed with prostate cancer

    August 28, 2015 6:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year, but was recently given "a clean bill of health." Cameron, who has been with the Tigers since 2013, told media at the Football Operations building he had undergone treatment and... more »
  • Tour the St. Jude Dream Home today, Sunday

    June 8, 2013 10:32 AM

    BATON ROUGE, La. - The 2013 St. Jude Dream Home opens again Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to peek at new ideas in home building. While touring the house for free, you can also buy a raffle ticket to win the home. Proceeds benefit the... more »

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