In October of 2013, Jen Waterman noticed a lump on her breast while breastfeeding her twins. Waterman, who was 33 at the time, was diagnosed with Stage 3 B breast cancer, starting a battle with … more

Rhode Island Medical Imaging recently donated $15,000 to the RIDOH Women’s Cancer Screening Program during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. RIMI’s annual donation to the … more

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, an entity within the World Health Organization) recently announced that aspartame, a sugar substitute used in about 6,000 products worldwide, is … more

With a chill in the air and rain falling, Halloween rolled in early this year for a 12-year-old boy battling pediatric sarcoma, thanks to a young lady’s heart of gold. Samantha Ronci, … more

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation brings the near impossible to light. The organization makes children stricken with cancer and other extreme illnesses smile by providing them with bald dolls that look … more

The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) will partner to offer virtual visits aboard the organization's "Hope Bus" in August and September. From the comfort and safety of home, members of the community seeking more

By ARDEN BASTIA March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a rallying point for the colon cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country join together to spread awareness. For Dr. Melissa Murphy, more

By ARDEN BASTIA Rowan Shaw, just two and a half years old, is fighting for his life. Diagnosed in December 2020, Rowan is currently battling high-risk metastatic neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer that produces fast-growing tumors. Doctors say it's a more

By JOHN HOWELL Tom speaks slowly, his voice barely audible, but his message "that half a life is better than none" is loud and clear. Nearly nine years ago, doctors didn't sugar coat the diagnosis. Tom DeFelice wouldn't have wanted that anyway. His more

Rhode Island Medical Imaging (RIMI) has been named a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. RIMI is the first and only GO2-designated imaging provider in Rhode Island. This designation makes RIMI a part of more more

Winston Churchill once said, “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country … more

Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer is seeking applications for its sixth annual event, which will help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Bakeries, cafés, pastry shops … more