Health Sep 20 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson
Health Jul 19 Watch 5:00 How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over… By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery
Health Jun 01 Watch 6:12 Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Politics May 19 Watch 4:58 After Biden’s diagnosis, a look at prostate cancer’s impact on men in the U.S. Former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Among men in the U.S., prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Geoff Bennett spoke with Dr. Jay Raman,… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Health May 19 What to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
May 18 Watch 3:11 News Wrap: Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, reviewing treatment options In our news wrap Sunday, former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square, Israel’s military said it began extensive ground operations in Gaza, and… Continue watching
May 18 Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office says By Josh Boak, Associated Press Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone, his office said Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 22 Screening delays during pandemic aren’t making huge impact on cancer statistics, study shows By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Many Americans were forced to postpone cancer screenings — colonoscopies, mammograms and lung scans — for several months in 2020 as COVID-19 overwhelmed doctors and hospitals. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 5:22 Acclaimed blues musician Nat Myers faces battle with a rare cancer By Tom Casciato In 2023, we told you about the debut of Nat Myers, an acclaimed blues musician from Kentucky. American Songwriter said his work "reverberates with the sound of a deep bluesman from the 20s and 30s." Special correspondent Tom Casciato has… Continue watching
Mar 20 Ovarian cancer blood test misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment. It’s the latest example of medical tests contributing to health care disparities. Continue reading