Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed

Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

Atlanta restaurants rally to save nonprofit aiding young cancer patients

When some Atlanta Midtown restaurants found out a nearby nonprofit which helps kids with cancer might close their doors, they immediately worked to raise money to keep them going.

PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals'

The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water

Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

Atlanta firefighter diagnosed with rare eye cancer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggests there’s an increased risk of firefighters developing cancer. An Atlanta firefighter is facing her toughest battle yet after being unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of the disease last month. 

Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer

Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.

Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood

As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Sidelined by a brain tumor, 13-year-old relies on faith, grit to get back in game she loves

Carley Krokey of Dallas, Georgia, was a competitive softball player and straight-A student in the winter of 2023, when she suddenly fell ill just before her 12th birthday. That is when doctors discovered Krokey had a large tumor in the back of her brain.

Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors

A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.

Surgeon discusses breast cancer risk assessment tools Olivia Munn credits with saving her life

On her Instagram feed, Olivia Munn told followers she was still months away from her next scheduled mammogram, when her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.