Apr 09 New EPA rule says more than 200 U.S. chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency rule that more than 200 chemical plants nationwide must reduce toxic emissions. The emissions are likely to cause cancer. Continue reading
Mar 23 Worldwide support pours in for Princess Kate after news of treatment for cancer By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Support poured in from around the world Saturday for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery. Continue reading
Mar 22 What we know so far about Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press In a video announcement Friday, she revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy but didn't give further details of her treatment. Continue reading
Mar 14 EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The EPA says a rule finalized Thursday will reduce ethylene oxide emissions by about 90 percent by targeting nearly 90 commercial sterilization facilities across the country. Continue reading
Feb 06 King Charles III’s cancer was caught early, UK prime minister says By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The palace said Charles, who has generally enjoyed good health, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”… Continue reading
Feb 05 King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says By Associated Press Buckingham Palace says the cancer is not related to the king's recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. It did not say what form of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 5:13 14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz Heman Bekele spent the last year developing a bar of soap that could treat skin cancer. It was the winning entry at the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, considered one of the top science and engineering competitions for fifth through… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 7:19 Rising cancer rates among young women highlight how medical systems fall short By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Mekhi Hill New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the blind spots medical systems have when treating young women. Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 6:08 New study highlights systemic barriers to cancer treatment for women By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer has been one of the top two leading causes of death in the United States for 75 years. A recent international study revealed the unique challenges women with cancer can… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 7:37 What to know about screening, diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde Nearly 300,000 American men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone, though most of those diagnosed don’t die from it. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Charles Ryan, a genitourinary oncologist and head of the Prostate Cancer… Continue watching