How to spot melanoma and other skin cancers
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Breast cancer surgeon weighs in on new mammogram guidelines
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Baby, it's hot out there: Dermatologist shares sun protection tips
As summer heats up, our risk for sunburns and skin damage increases. Dr. Loren Krueger, a dermatologist at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta, shares some tips on how to pick the best sun protection.
As summer heats up, our risk for sunburns and skin damage increases. Dr. Loren Krueger, a dermatologist at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta, shares some tips on how to pick the best sun protection.
How to get tickets to fish fry to benefit families of Spalding County deputies
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
To take trip of her life, young Georgia cancer survivor must first learn to swim
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
'Don't do it': Georgia man talks about how chewing tobacco led him to lose half his tongue
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
Pancreatic cancer: What you should know about the disease that led to Jerry Springer's death
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
Fulton County Sheriff's wife diagnosed with breast cancer: Jacki Labat shares her journey
After a COVID-19 delay, in September 2022, Jacki finally got around to her mammogram. The results stopped the power couple in their tracks.
After a COVID-19 delay, in September 2022, Jacki finally got around to her mammogram. The results stopped the power couple in their tracks.
New Georgia law could make it easier for cancer patients to get access to personalized cancer care
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Eric Braeden, 'The Young and the Restless' actor, reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional video
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses