Health Apr 22 Screening delays during pandemic aren’t making huge impact on cancer statistics, study shows By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Nation Jan 10 Watch 5:13 Defense secretary’s diagnosis highlights stigma surrounding prostate cancer The diagnosis of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer, and his initial decision not to disclose it, has put that cancer back at the center of some attention. It’s one of the most treatable cancers, but for many men there's… By John Yang, Courtney Norris
Health Oct 15 Watch U.S. Cancer Death Rates Dropping at Faster Rate Cancer death rates in the United States are dropping faster than ever, researchers reported Monday. After a closer look at the findings with NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer, medical experts outline some of the reasons behind the health trend.
Health Mar 28 Watch MRI Scans Recommended for Women at High Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society issued new guidelines Wednesday that called for expanding the use of MRI scans for women at higher risk of breast cancer. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the new recommendations.
Health Jan 17 Watch Study Shows Drop in Cancer Deaths for Second Straight Year The American Cancer Society reported Wednesday that cancer deaths in the United States fell in 2004 for the second straight year due to better screening and fewer smokers. Dr. Harmon Eyre, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, explains…