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Jack Osbourne Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Just a few months after the birth of his first child, Jack Osbourne announced that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, The son of rocker Ozzy Osbourne became a dad for the first time in April of this year, when hisfiancee, Lisa Stelly, gave birth to a daughter – Pearl Clementine.

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Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Cancer

Just two months after Black Sabbath announced plans to record a new studio album, the band shared the sad news that guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with cancer. The 63-year-old “Iron Man” is in the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells in the immune system.

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How Many Women Are Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Each Year?

Breast cancer is a catchall phrase for a number of different types of cancer of the breast, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The type of breast cancer that develops is dependent upon the type of cells within the breast that develop into cancer cells. Breast cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer among women in the United States, exceeded only by nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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How to Support a Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Most of us have a family member, friend, coworker or acquaintance who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. These women and men need our encouragement and support. But even when people want to help, they don’t always know how. The hard part is realizing that a friend is frightened and in shock, and that ignoring the situation won’t make it go away. While a warm hug and a smile may be all it takes to lift a friend’s spirits on a bad day, there are other ways to help a friend with breast cancer get through the tougher moments.