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.
Al Roker announces prostate cancer diagnosis
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.
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.
U.S. panel: Colon cancer tests should start at 45, not 50
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released the draft recommendations Tuesday.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released the draft recommendations Tuesday.
Washington Football Team Coach Ron Rivera rings bell after final cancer treatment
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
'Clouds,' by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes
Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with “Clouds.”
Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with “Clouds.”
Young cancer survivors known as 'tutu girls' reunite
Four young cancer survivors who met while in treatment in Florida didn't let the pandemic keep them from their annual reunion. Known as the tutu girls for their matching outfits, the 6- and 7-year-olds held their meetup on Zoom instead.
Four young cancer survivors who met while in treatment in Florida didn't let the pandemic keep them from their annual reunion. Known as the tutu girls for their matching outfits, the 6- and 7-year-olds held their meetup on Zoom instead.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
Experts: Don't delay your mammogram amid the pandemic
Women who delay mammograms are far more likely to have larger tumors and need more aggressive treatment, according to Mount Sinai's chief of breast surgery.
Women who delay mammograms are far more likely to have larger tumors and need more aggressive treatment, according to Mount Sinai's chief of breast surgery.
Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.