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Patrick Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, recently opened up about the challenging journey after his cancer diagnosis. During a recent appearance on the “Amy and T.J. Podcast,” Lisa shared Patrick’s initial reaction to hearing that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. She said on the podcast, “When he first found out he…

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Michigan softball player Kaylee America Rodriguez was about a month removed from her cancer diagnosis in fall 2022 when she thought about what she now calls “the last leg” of her recovery. She faced two stretches of grueling chemotherapy on either side of a partial hip replacement surgery in January 2023. A large tumor in…

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Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and daily functioning. However, recent research suggests that the consequences of chronic pain may extend far beyond the physical realm, potentially accelerating the aging process in the brain. The concerning new study, published in the journal Nature Mental Health,…

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John Driskell Hopkins is a founding member of the Zac Brown Band, and while he still dedicates time to performing with the country group, he’s also dedicated to raising awareness and funds for ALS. The musician was diagnosed with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in 2021. In addition to sharing updates about his condition, Hopkins shared…

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Country musician Colt Ford is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack following a performance in Gilbert, Arizona. His representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that the 53-year-old had recently played a show at Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row. His representative added, “He is currently in stable but critical condition in…

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