Cancer deaths are falling as diagnoses in women are rising, new report says
A new report in the journal "Cancer" found that while cancer deaths are falling, rates of cancer diagnosis are rising amongst women and steady amongst men.
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A new report in the journal "Cancer" found that while cancer deaths are falling, rates of cancer diagnosis are rising amongst women and steady amongst men.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital say they're concerned about growing numbers of cancer cases among longtime nurses.
Dana-Farber is building a standalone hospital in the Longwood Medical Area.
A Boston Public Library worker was forced to take weeks of unpaid time off last year to continue cancer treatment. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A Boston hospital has a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the OR.
According to the American Cancer Society’s latest cancer report, deaths from cancer have declined 34% over the past three decades, but deaths from certain cancers have risen including oral, pancreatic, uterine, and liver cancers.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
Meteorologist Sarah Wroblewski’s son Declan has been battling brain cancer for a year. WBZ-TV’s Jacob Wycoff spoke with Sarah about the road ahead.
A young boy undergoing cancer treatment at a Boston hospital got a big surprise when he was greeted by actor Ryan Reynolds.
"Deadpool and Wolverine" star Ryan Reynolds surprised 8-year-old Nash, who is undergoing cancer treatment at a Boston hospital.
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
A Boston non-profit organization is providing an important resource to families of children fighting cancer, a place to call home. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Tommy's Place on Cape Cod provides a week of fun and relaxation for families experiencing childhood cancer.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx, or voice box, and replaced it with a donated one.
A man from Massachusetts regains his voice after a successful surgery involving the removal of his cancerous larynx. WBZ's Courtney Cole reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
For a group of Pan-Mass Challenge riders, the "ice couch" in Wellfleet has special meaning.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in a stunning trade. The Celtics get Paul George and draft picks in return.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.