Health Mar 30 Rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults prompt new awareness push By Deema Zein, Azhar Merchant
Health Feb 13 Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age. The death of actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, at age 48 is bringing the disease back into the… By Christopher Lieu, Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation
Nation Jan 16 Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
World Dec 12 King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, urges early screening “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives," the king said. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Health Nov 09 Watch 5:00 New study suggests link between medical imaging and pediatric cancer risk Medical imaging, like X-rays and CT scans, are routine, non-invasive and painless tools used by doctors to make diagnoses. But a recent study of about 4 million children published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the radiation… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Oct 22 mRNA COVID vaccines may be helping some cancer patients fight tumors, researchers say By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drugs lived substantially longer if they also got a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting treatment, according to preliminary research being reported Wednesday in the journal Nature. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 7:02 What to know about lymphedema, a painful side effect of breast cancer treatment By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop lymphedema, a painful swelling of tissue… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 6:27 A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For the past 40 years, pink ribbons have sprouted every October as the symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To take stock of the latest in breast cancer research and the experience of patients, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Arif… Continue watching
Oct 11 Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer, aide says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 6:51 Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research 'taking away hope' from families By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson 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… Continue watching