— News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues
August 28, 2026
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Representatives for entertainer Dolly Parton acknowledged that she died of cancer but did not identify the type of cancer; her sister, Stella, revealed that the singer and actress volunteered to take experimental drugs that might help other people. (People, Newsweek)
Parton's admission that she ignored her own health problems while caring for her ailing husband highlighted a caregiver crisis in the U.S. (CNN)
