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Does it matter to me that McCain and I now share a diagnosis? Maybe.
By Jeffrey Weiss — July 20, 2017
(RNS) — 'I hope that his experiences are public enough that it helps many people understand this awful illness,' writes Jeffrey Weiss.
Controversial megachurch Bishop Eddie Long dies at 63
By Yonat Shimron — January 15, 2017
LITHONIA, Ga. (USA Today) Long had been battling health issues for several months.
Study: Drug-induced spiritual experiences help cancer patients
By Don Lattin — December 1, 2016
(RNS) 'Many of the patients,' a researcher observed, 'would say something like, ‘Now I’ve experienced the death of the body, so I’m not so afraid.’ They get through it. They come out the other side.'
U2 guitarist makes history as he rocks the Sistine Chapel
By David Gibson — May 1, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The lead guitarist for Bono's bad -- real name David Evans -- described the stunning venue as "the most beautiful parish hall in the world."
Joe Biden, Pope Francis meet, talk cancer care
By David Gibson — April 29, 2016
(RNS) The vice president's warm reception at the Vatican contrasts with criticisms of his appearance next month at Notre Dame, and may signal a shifting dynamic under Francis.
No signs of cancer, Jimmy Carter announces
By Reuters — December 6, 2015
The former president, 91, told his Sunday school class in Plains Ga., that recent scans showed no evidence of cancer, new or old.
Crowd packs former President Carter’s Sunday school after his cancer spreads
By Reuters — August 23, 2015
ATLANTA (Reuters) The theme of the lesson was love, Carter told the 300 people who filled the church's sanctuary, after briefly alluding to his health.
Skyping with spirit: Chaplains use computers to support the seriously ill
By Reuters — August 16, 2015
Chaplains of diverse affiliations across the country respond to requests for support within 24 hours. "We face our own frailty, and people want an answer and to be able to talk it out," said one chaplaincy service executive.
Former President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer
By Reuters — August 13, 2015
(Reuters) The former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Wednesday that recent liver surgery revealed he had cancer that had spread to other parts of his body.
Prominent theologian finds joy amid incurable cancer diagnosis
By Jonathan Merritt — May 15, 2015
"The suffering of cancer raises raw questions about God, life, and death," says J. Todd Billings. "In this context, theological clichés are not enough."
Christian author breaks silence, shares horrors of breast cancer battle
By Jonathan Merritt — January 14, 2015
Her books have sold nearly a million copies, and she speaks to tens of thousands annually. Now this Christian author is talking openly about her quiet battle with breast cancer.
Christian writer Margaret Feinberg shares breast cancer struggles, lessons on joy
By Jonathan Merritt — January 14, 2015
(RNS) Feinberg decided to see the experience as an opportunity to rediscover a cornerstone Christian virtue: joy.
The grief that keeps on giving
By Jana Riess — October 30, 2014
These episodes don’t happen very often anymore, more than a year and a half after losing Mom. But the grief is always there, gently submerged, biding its time.
Ohio court gives lawyer guardianship of Amish girl with cancer
By Katherine Burgess — October 10, 2013
(RNS) An attorney who is also a registered nurse has been named limited guardian of a 10-year-old Amish girl whose chemotherapy treatments were halted in June. The girl's parents said that the treatments made her ill and that they believed the will of God would prevail.
Some Inspiration from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
By Jana Riess — August 7, 2013
A couple of days ago, a friend emailed me a link to this touching story about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and their "concert for one." It runs about five minutes or so. Have a Kleenex handy . . . .
