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Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends

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.

May 9, 2023 2:43pm EDT
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic

‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic

Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses

April 21, 2023 8:08pm EDT
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services

Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services

This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health

April 3, 2023 2:00pm EDT
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

March 26, 2023 8:53pm EDT
Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer

Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer

President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.

March 9, 2023 1:21pm EST
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.

January 13, 2023 10:44am EST
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.

January 11, 2023 8:40am EST
Cancer vaccines being developed at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai

Cancer vaccines being developed at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai

Researchers in New York are doing work on developing cancer vaccines.

January 4, 2023 10:30pm EST
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.

January 2, 2023 10:39am EST
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.

December 29, 2022 7:55am EST
FDA: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk

FDA: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk

Quinapril is used to treat hypertension and lower blood pressure.

December 27, 2022 12:47pm EST
Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.

December 26, 2022 4:21pm EST
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.

December 16, 2022 6:21pm EST
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine

Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine

A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.

December 13, 2022 11:05am EST
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her

‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her

Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.

December 13, 2022 10:07am EST
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study

Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study

Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.

December 8, 2022 11:27am EST
Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after 'battle with cancer'

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after 'battle with cancer'

According to family, the actress died following a “battle with cancer” and was "surrounded by her closest family."

December 5, 2022 10:28pm EST
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find

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.

November 15, 2022 1:15pm EST
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

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.

November 15, 2022 8:09am EST
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'

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.

November 10, 2022 5:24pm EST
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