KATY, TEXAS — A 6-year-old “Star Wars” fanatic undergoing treatment for a brain tumor was surprised by a storm trooper, imperial gunner and shoretrooper at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital in Houston.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A St. Joseph County disabled veteran, battling terminal brain cancer, is starting the new year with more mobility thanks to an organization gaining a foothold in our area.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A droid that was the constant companion of a little girl dying of a brain tumor will have a cameo in the upcoming “Star Wars” film.