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
Jul 19 Watch 5:00 How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery 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… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 6:12 Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young 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… Continue watching
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