Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
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The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.
Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.
Elissa Kalver was diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer at 34. Since then, she has founded a nonprofit and worked to live life to the fullest.
The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
An attorney for the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said she "has medical equipment implanted in her body and is in intense, chronic pain."
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
AI is bringing new options to breast cancer screenings, but doctors say it won't replace what they do — instead, it's a tool that research shows can help detect more cancers.
In the U.S., breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women.
Suzanne Somers wrote a number of health and wellness books and she was very public about some of her controversial medical decisions
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
Early-onset cancer cases rose more than 79% between 1990 and 2019, the study found.
"I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to bat it down," the actor said.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor announced in 2020 that her breast cancer had returned as stage 4.
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
Breast cancer screenings should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to draft guidance issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
In a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Grand County commissioners demanded answers after a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico was returned.
A husband and wife who owned a heating and plumbing business in Estes Park and later turned to financial planning for clients nationwide are accused of hiding millions of dollars from the federal government through a tax fraud conspiracy.
Ray Andrew Walters has no fixed address, according to police, but is believed to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. He was convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failure to register as a sex offender.
A grand jury in Colorado indicted two suspected leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua on Thursday in connection with a series of crimes in the state.
Two people in Northern Colorado made a lucky escape after their small plane crashed into a field on Saturday morning.
Businesses are feeling the impact of the warm weather and lack of snow. From ski resorts to local bars, many are feeling the pressure.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures moving into Colorado this weekend, city and county officials in several areas have activated Cold Weather Shelter Plans.
Commissioners in Grand County are protesting to Gov. Jared Polis after the return of a gray wolf that recently wandered into New Mexico.
What if you could buy a house in Colorado for just $5? A new company is working to make that a reality, starting with a home in Denver. Earlier this year, Jason Graf and Sam Cogan launched their new startup, FulHouse Inc. The company operates a sweepstakes model in which, instead of one buyer paying the full cost of a home, the price is split among thousands of entrants, each paying a few dollars to enter. At the end of the sweepstakes period, they hope the home will be paid in full, and one lucky winner will receive it at a fraction of the cost.
Beginning in 2026, the Aurora Service Center for Adams County Human Services will no longer be in operation. The center, located on Chambers Road, offers multiple services, including food, medical and cash assistance as well as employment and workforce services. Adams County announced on Tuesday that the center will cease issuing EBT cards at noon on Dec. 3 and will be closed beginning Jan. 1.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
The Denver Broncos have a good chance to become AFC West division champions for the first time since 2015, and it could happen as soon as Saturday evening.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.