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Sen'Derrick Marks is a defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars and recently he visited 18-year-old Khameyea Jennings, who has been diagnosed with cancer. While on his visit he made the young girls dreams come true when he asked her to prom!

Amy is 32 years old and celebrating her 30th year of being a cancer survivor of Retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer found in children under the age of 5 effecting the retina of the eye.

Local Olympian and hero Erin Hamlin is organizing a fund-raising event to battle Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This disease hits close to home for the luge community because one of their own is fighting it right now. Hamlin has started a CrowdRise page to raise money in support of fighting this disease. Erin has even agreed to do something really special if their goal is met!

Ask and you shall receive. Cincinnati Bengal Devon Still prayed for good news when it came to his daughter Leah, who has been battling cancer. Scans showed the disease was gone and although more results are coming in, doctors are optimistic.

Fresh Mex and Lettuce Eat in Rome will be closing their doors for good this week. Owner Chip Travis made the difficult decision after realizing his health and his family are the most important things in life.

A post on Three Dog Night's Facebook page confirms the 67 year old's death. It reads: "We are very saddened at the passing of our dear friend and longtime band mate Jimmy Greenspoon. Jimmy died peacefully at home today surrounded by his family. Please keep him and his loved ones in your prayers and your hearts."

Bald is beautiful. Especially when it's for a great cause. Hundreds of people shaved their head over the weekend for the annual St Baldricks Foundation fundraiser. Over 500 helped raise funds to find a cure for childhood cancer at Kitty Boyne, a Syracuse bar that has the second largest Shave-A-Thon event in the country.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has spent the early weeks of 2015 undergoing treatment for a cancerous tumor.

More than 7 years ago now, I made the decision to put down the cigarettes forever.  Mainly for health reasons and I wanted to be around for my kids when they get older.

John Spinks, best known for his work on the Outfield's breakout 1986 hit 'Your Love,' has died.

The sun is now out in full force, and along with the warm weather come certain added risks for our bodies—particularly skin cancer.

The funeral will be private for Jenna Hinman, who passed away Monday after a two month cancer battle. Calling hours however, will be open to the public on Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pettigrass Funeral Home on Genesee St. in Auburn.