Health Jun 19 Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Health Jun 16 Watch 8:19 As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses For years, national conversations about cancer have often focused on the so-called “Cancer Alley” in the Deep South or Appalachian states with high smoking rates. But recently, a different state has grabbed headlines. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence in… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster
Health Jun 01 Watch 7:03 Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates A medical breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer is showing promising results after decades of research. The experimental drug, taken once a day, extends patients’ lives by slowing the progression of one of the deadliest cancers. Dr. Rachna Shroff,… By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow
Health May 31 Experimental drug shows promise against deadly pancreatic cancer A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Health May 29 This new drug could change how we treat one of the deadliest cancers The overall survival rate for people who got daraxonrasib was 13.2 months, nearly double the 6.7 months people survived on standard chemotherapy alone. By Hannah Grabenstein
Apr 27 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers case on Roundup weed killer cancer warning labels By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 8:34 Rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults prompt new awareness push By Deema Zein, Azhar Merchant If you’re under 50, it’s likely that colorectal cancer isn’t on your radar, but it should be. Once considered an older-age disease, rates are skyrocketing among young adults. Deema Zein spoke with two people diagnosed at an early age, and… Continue watching
Feb 13 Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk By Christopher Lieu, Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation 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… Continue reading
Jan 16 Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits By Mark Sherman, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 12 King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, urges early screening By Danica Kirka, Associated Press “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives," the king said. Continue reading