Health Oct 11 A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Politics Oct 11 Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer, aide says Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Health Sep 20 Watch 6:51 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil… 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
May 19 Watch 4:58 After Biden’s diagnosis, a look at prostate cancer’s impact on men in the U.S. By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris 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,… Continue watching
May 19 What to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. Continue reading
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