Sarah, Duchess of York has breast cancer; Rep. Juan Castro's "rare cancer diagnosis"; actor Tyler Labine's "potentially fatal blood clot"; YouTuber Deavan Clegg's 4-yr.-old has leukemia

Ducks coach Sudarshan Maharaj has pancreatic cancer; "Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish set"; wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart cancels appearances; S. African country singer Orville Peck cancels tour

Three Italians hurt in “vaxxident”; Australian woman, 24, diagnosed with premature ovarian failure.

UNITED STATES

Texas Democrat on rare cancer diagnosis: ‘Wondered how much longer’ he’d have with his kids

July 3, 2023

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) discussed his rare cancer diagnosis in a Monday Twitter thread, saying he originally found out he had the disease after a car wreck in Spain.

In a series of posts, Castro, a member of Congress since 2013, said he initially wondered how much time he’d have left with his children.

“My younger daughter turned two months old on the day of my accident. I wondered how much longer my kids would have their dad around,” Castro wrote.

Castro had surgery in February to remove tumors from his gastrointestinal tract.

“I could hardly pronounce “neuroendocrine” tumor, a rare form of cancer, when I got to MD Anderson in mid-July 2022,” Castro tweeted. “But I knew that any tumor spreading across your body isn’t good. I hadn’t told many people about my diagnosis even as so many things raced through my mind.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4079807-texas-democrat-on-rare-cancer-diagnosis-wondered-how-much-longer-hed-have-with-his-kids/

‘New Amsterdam’s’ Tyler Labine Suffered ‘Potentially Fatal Blood Clot,’ Recovering in Hospital

July 4, 2023

Tyler Labine is recovering after a health scare led him to spend three days in the hospital “trying not to die.”

The “New Amsterdam” alum revealed on Instagram Saturday that what he thought was initially just a bad “stomach ache” turned out to be a “potentially fatal blood clot.”

"Sometimes it’s a Tuesday and you’re walking around with a tummy ache so you try to sleep it off. Then sometimes you wake up on a weds with a stomach ache so bad you decide to go to the ER at your local hospital," he wrote alongside a video of his ambulance ride and arrival to the hospital.

He continued, "And then sometimes your tummy ache turns out to be a potentially fatal blood clot in your intestines and liver and you have to spend the next 3 days in the hospital trying not to die. Just sometimes.”

https://www.tvinsider.com/1098057/new-amsterdam-tyler-labine-blood-clot-health-update/

Adorable New Photos Show ’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Deavan Clegg’s Son Happy And Smiling as He Bravely Battles Cancer: ‘Strong Lil’ Guy’

July 3, 2023

“90 Day Fiance” star Deavan Clegg, 26, whose 4-year-old son Taeyang continues to fight “a long battle” with blood cancer, is showing that he’s a strong little fighter in adorable new photos.

The mom of three uploaded some sweet pictures to Instagram featuring her daughter Drascilla and Taeyang standing next to a lake and seemingly filled with joy.

Her heartwarming post was captioned: “My beautiful babies! We stopped by the lake to enjoy the view! Love them. #family #familyphotography #90dayfiance”

Taeyang is the child of Clegg and her reality star ex Jihoon Lee, 28, who she appeared with on “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.” He’s been fighting for his life since he was diagnosed with a “very aggressive” type of cancer called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, last year.

https://www.survivornet.com/articles/adorable-new-photos-show-90-day-fiance-star-deavan-cleggs-son-happy-and-smiling-as-he-bravely-battles-cancer-strong-lil-guy/amp

Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

June 26, 2023

Anaheim, Calif.  — Anaheim Ducks goaltending coach Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment in Canada. The team said Monday that Maharaj is receiving chemotherapy in Toronto and eventually will have surgery. He “anticipates returning to his role with the Ducks,” the team said. In the meantime, an assistant goaltending coach will be hired. “I plan on fighting this disease vigorously with the help of my tremendous doctors both in Toronto and with the Ducks,” Maharaj said in a statement. "The hockey community is an amazingly supportive place, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.” Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said, "Sudsie is bound and determined to beat this terrible disease, and we can’t wait until he does.” Maharaj, who is 59, joined the Ducks before the 2013-14 season as a consultant with the Norfolk Admirals, then the club's AHL affiliate. He became the Ducks' goaltending coach in 2016-17. Previously, he spent eight years in the New York Islanders organization.

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CANADA

Bret “The Hitman” Hart Suffering From Illness, Pulls Out Of Advertised Appearances

June 30, 2023

Bret Hart took to social media this week to reveal he is dealing with an illness, one bad enough that he has pulled out of his upcoming scheduled appearances. The two-time WWE Hall of Fame legend wrote the following via his Instagram page: “Dear Friends, Family & Fans. Unfortunately, after recent travel I am currently not feeling well & as per doctors orders I am asked to stay home & rest. It saddens me greatly as I was genuinely looking forward to seeing all my beloved friends, family, and fans this Saturday. I deeply apologize for not being able to make it to the event as planned.”

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UNITED KINGDOM

Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer

May 25, 2023

Sarah Ferguson was diagnosed with breast cancer and is recovering following surgery. "Sarah, Duchess of York was recently diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer detected at a routine mammogram screening," Ferguson's representatives confirmed with Fox News Digital. Ferguson, who was previously married to Prince Andrew, had no symptoms prior to the diagnosis. Her rep added, "The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good. She is now recuperating with her family." Ferguson, who is famously known as "Fergie," has two daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice with her ex-husband.

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Glastonbury crowd sings with emotional Lewis Capaldi as he struggles to finish set

June 24, 2023

The Glastonbury crowd sang back to an emotional Lewis Capaldi as he struggled to finish his set on Saturday (24 June). Fans could be heard belting out “Someone You Loved” as the Scottish star suffered with vocal problems. Capaldi was clearly emotional as the massive crowd sang his hit back to him, and later admitted that he made need to take another break from performing. “I feel like I’ll be taking another wee break over the next couple of weeks. So you probably won’t see much of me for the rest of the year, maybe even,” he said.
“But when I do come back and when I do see you, I hope you’re still up for watching us.”

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ITALY

Eboli - one car accident, 3 victims

July 2, 2023

The tragic toll of the accident that took place on the night just spent along the state road 18 in Eboli, in the province of Salerno, is three dead. The three victims, a man and two women, are a 67-year-old from Camposano, his 65-year-old wife and his 92-year-old mother. Dynamics not yet entirely clear, but according to the first investigative findings, the car in which they were travelling, a gray sedan, would have suddenly gone off the road as it entered a roundabout, probably due to the loss of control by the driver, ending up crashing against the guardrail. There are no other vehicles involved in the accident. The investigations are entrusted to the carabinieri of the Compagnia di Eboli, who intervened during the night on the state road together with the 118 doctors for first aid and the Anas staff who took care of the safety and restoration of the roadway. Following the crash, there were delays in both directions on the "Tirrena Inferiore" state road.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Gay Country Singer Orville Peck Pauses Tour Over Health Concerns

June 23, 2023

Out country star Orville Peck has put the remaining shows of his "Bronco" tour on hold due to declining mental and physical health. The tour, which began on June 20, will be paused indefinitely. The South African singer announced the postponement Wednesday on Instagram, and shared that he was "heartbroken" over the news. "This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I’ve come to realize that my current mental and physical health won’t allow me to bring you my best,” Peck wrote. "My fans mean the absolute world to me and I am so incredibly thankful to every single person who has bought a ticket to come and see us play, I do not take it for granted.”

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AUSTRALIA

My Future Plans Have Been Stolen:' Woman Shares Shock Diagnosis at 24

June 26, 2023

“I had that classic storyline in my head about how my life would pan out," said Lili Hulac. The 24-year-old, who lives in Melbourne and works as a real estate marketer, told Newsweek she imagined she would "meet someone, we'll date, we'll get married and then we'll have a baby. I always felt I'd conceive really easily. I mean, who doesn't? I'm a pretty maternal person. I used to be a pre-school teacher and I love kids." At the start of this year, however, Hulac received the "devastating" news that she had premature ovarian failure. The condition, also known as primary ovarian insufficiency or POI, "is when a woman under 40 stops having menstrual periods for a year or longer. It affects only about 1 percent of women," Dr. Janet Choi told Newsweek. Choi, a reproductive endocrinologist, who now works as the chief medical officer of Progyny, explained that the condition can be related to chromosome changes or an autoimmune disease. Its symptoms usually mirror those of the menopause, though it's not the same as premature menopause, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus guide. "Most women with POI cannot get pregnant naturally," the Endocrine Society states on its website. "They often can carry a pregnancy but most need to use donor eggs."

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