Swollen lymph nodes, a common, harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect can lead to mammogram confusion
The COVID-19 vaccines can cause swollen lymph nodes, making mammograms harder to read. But, radiologists are urging women not to delay getting their yearly breast cancer screenings.fox
The COVID-19 vaccines can cause swollen lymph nodes, making mammograms harder to read. But, radiologists are urging women not to delay getting their yearly breast cancer screenings.fox
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Astros fan waits 36 hours in line to meet Jose Altuve following her final cancer treatment
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
Elisabeth Omalami shares about her battle with breast cancer
The 70-year-old Hosea Helps CEO says she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer back in July.
The 70-year-old Hosea Helps CEO says she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer back in July.
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Longtime NBA referee, Clark Atlanta alum loses battle with pancreatic cancer
Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.
Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
NBA referee turns pancreatic cancer fight into a future for Clark Atlanta student-athletes
NBA referee Tony Brown is facing the biggest battle of his life, pancreatic cancer. However, he is turning his battle into something postive.
NBA referee Tony Brown is facing the biggest battle of his life, pancreatic cancer. However, he is turning his battle into something postive.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 25, Atlanta woman says she nearly overlooked her symptoms because of her age
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
South Georgia family finds refuge from chaos of childhood cancer diagnosis
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer gifted with new vehicle
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.