Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.

An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer. 

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.

Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.

Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.

NBC News mainstay Al Roker announced Friday on “Today” that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed.

It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!

Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.