Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Screening age for colorectal cancer lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier -- at age 45 instead of waiting until they’re 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier -- at age 45 instead of waiting until they’re 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday.
Barclays Center usher is breast cancer survivor, amputee and inspiration
Seeing Sharon Spencer smile with fans, you'd never know she's a single mom and breast cancer survivor.
Seeing Sharon Spencer smile with fans, you'd never know she's a single mom and breast cancer survivor.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
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.
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.
COVID vaccine throwing off mammogram results, but 'don't skip it', says doc
There is concern that a side effect from the COVID-19 vaccine could be mistaken for breast cancer in women.
There is concern that a side effect from the COVID-19 vaccine could be mistaken for breast cancer in women.
Study finds high levels of carcinogen in several hand sanitizer brands
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.
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.
Bartenders create ice cream company through pandemic, cancer diagnosis
A pair of bartenders in Queens created an ice cream company through a pandemic and a cancer diagnosis.
A pair of bartenders in Queens created an ice cream company through a pandemic and a cancer diagnosis.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is 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.
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.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
Researchers look at psychedelics to treat addiction and depression
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle
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 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.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
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.
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.
Jeanette Lee, 'Black Widow' of billiards, has ovarian cancer
Billiards legend and Brooklyn native Jeanette Lee, 49, has ovarian cancer.
Billiards legend and Brooklyn native Jeanette Lee, 49, has ovarian cancer.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
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.
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.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
New Jersey girl with rare leukemia needs bone marrow donor
Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.
Jackie Erb, of Summit, N.J., has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, which can spread to other parts of the body.
Funeral set for New York state trooper who died from 9/11 illness
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
Alex Trebek spent his final day watching the horizon with his wife Jean
Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.
Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.