Cancer doctor shares tips on lowering risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus says he is cancer free
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.
Georgia man finds mission after prostate cancer remission
Doctors will diagnose one in eight men with prostate cancer during his lifetime. September is prostate cancer awareness month and one survivor is using his story to work to raise awareness.
Doctors will diagnose one in eight men with prostate cancer during his lifetime. September is prostate cancer awareness month and one survivor is using his story to work to raise awareness.
Celebrities ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ in telecast airing August 21
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Metro Atlanta mom honors daughter through ambitious swim tour
This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.
This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.
Wonder Woman: Minnesota mayor’s superhero alter ego motivates girl through cancer battle
After meeting Wonder Woman, young Hailey Radtke would tell nurses that she was Wonder Woman too. Her family thinks the superhero motivation helped the little girl successfully battle through chemo.
After meeting Wonder Woman, young Hailey Radtke would tell nurses that she was Wonder Woman too. Her family thinks the superhero motivation helped the little girl successfully battle through chemo.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Pink fire truck used to bring smiles to those battling illnesses in need of some support
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
Radiation drug may improve survival rates for prostate cancer, study shows
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
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.