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.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
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.
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.
Best friends, 1 with terminal cancer, fulfill ‘bucket wish’ of attending Super Bowl
For a pair of football fans who will be watching the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, Sunday's game is a lot more important than which team wins or loses.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Chadwick Boseman secretly married before his death
The actor is said to have been engaged to singer Taylor Simone Ledward since October 2019. It is not clear when the pair married, but it appears they loved each other deeply despite keeping their lives exceedingly private.
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg released from hospital
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital in New York City and has returned home.
Bayer paying up to $10.9B to settle Monsanto weedkiller case
Bayer said it was also paying up $1.22 billion to settle two additional areas of intense litigation, one involving toxic chemical PCB in water, and one involving dicamba, another weedkiller.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Newly developed Stanford cancer treatment promises fewer side effects
Stanford recently purchased the radiation delivery machine, called the X1, from Hayward-based RefleXion Medical, an 11-year-old medical research and equipment manufacturing company.
Toxic substance experts evaluating air around McClymonds High School
The concern is whether vapors from a known cancer-causing chemical called TCE has infiltrated the building.
Toxic substance experts to test air in and around McClymonds High School
Rob Roth reports.
'Mom, be brave': Daughter leaves sweet message in snow for mother battling cancer
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis: 'It’s a bitter pill to swallow'
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Boy, 11, dies during Make-A-Wish trip to Mall of America
Mikey Choroszy died of terminal brain cancer while on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America.
US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer
Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Rep. John Lewis announces Pancreatic cancer diagnosis
The Congressman says he'll continue to serve his district while receiving treatment.