Tackling the racial divide in the fight against cancer
Black and White women have the same chance of getting breast cancer, but Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and are 40% more likely to die from it.
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Black and White women have the same chance of getting breast cancer, but Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and are 40% more likely to die from it.
They also say they're having a hard time getting VA benefits. At least one congressman, who's also a doctor, is leading a fight on their behalf.
Former top Justice Department official says she feels "incredibly grateful" — but early detection and treatment "shouldn't depend on one's race, ethnicity, zip code or bank account."
A mutation in the PALB2 gene can further increase every woman's risk of getting breast cancer.
The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."
In the first installment of our new medical series, Grand Rounds, we look at breast cancer -- a disease that will affect one in eight women in their lifetime. Cancer expert and head of University of Southern California's Westside Cancer Center Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest technology, treatments and research on the disease.
Despite the increase in breast cancer diagnoses, lung cancer remains the most deadly, a study found.
The singer discusses the initiative, called "P.O.W.E.R. of Sure," which stands for: prevention, own your health journey, wellness, early detection and results and resolutions.
The coronavirus pandemic is delaying critical breast cancer diagnoses and one study found that 285,000 breast cancer exams were missed during the peak months of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the importance of early detection, especially during COVID-19.
Her pain can be unbearable, but the English-Australian superstar's spirit remains unshakable as she battles breast cancer for a third time
Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and she said the cancer has returned.
Katy Mathes underwent surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes and had a double mastectomy before learning her cancer risk assessment had changed.
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Eight years after her double mastectomy, Giuliana Rancic is now a mom – and she and her husband are speaking about a program that helps mothers going through cancer
Heart disease, not a recurrence of cancer, is the No. 1 cause of death for breast cancer survivors and women overall
Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases – but the mortality rate is higher for men
Williams set out to pay for 53 mammograms, and this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, his foundation announced they far exceeded that goal
Knowles revealed he immediately told his kids, who may have inherited the BRCA gene mutation and a higher risk of developing breast cancer
Overall, deaths from breast cancer are declining – but the number of cases continues to rise
Her pain can be unbearable, but the English-Australian superstar's spirit remains unshakable as she battles breast cancer for a third time
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
The drug Kisqali (ribociclib) is already approved by the FDA, and new research shows it helps some breast cancer patients live longer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 20-year study looked at 49,000 women split into two groups with varying diets
Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
The Federal Aviation Administration said British Airways Flight 271 landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after the crew reported a cellphone fire on board.
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020.
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
Fox said it will buy Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that it expects to complete in the first half of 2027.
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
President Trump is in France for the annual G7 summit, as the world awaits a signing of a deal with Iran.
Vice President JD Vance denied that Iran will receive "billions of dollars of assets" as part of the U.S.-Iran deal that was announced Sunday and is set to be signed later this week.
The Trump administration and Carter Page reached a $1.25 million settlement only of his claims against the federal government in April.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
Last year, Russia's FSB security service said it thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill the priest.
A free climber dubbed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" died after falling almost 400 feet into a volcanic crater.
Three children were found by authorities when they entered the suspect's apartment and were taken to a medical center to be evaluated, officials said.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.
America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Prediction market platforms give fans the chance to make money on anything from predicting where Taylor Swift will get married to major sports. But a recent study found the top 1% of traders on Polymarket capture more than three-quarters of all gains. Jo Ling Kent spoke with a prediction market trader who wrote an AI-powered computer program to help him win big.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Three children were found by authorities when they entered the suspect's apartment and were taken to a medical center to be evaluated, officials said.
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
In videos of the accident circulating online, two men launch the woman off Skeleton Bridge, while onlookers realize there is no safety mechanism attached.
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
An initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is nearing formal signing. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Thunderstorms in parts of central Texas caused severe flooding over the weekend, and more rain is on the way. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
After months of abstaining from the Georgia Republican Senate primary race, President Trump has endorsed Mike Collins ahead of Tuesday's runoff. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.
New data from the Office of Government Ethics shows that President Trump is ramping up his stock portfolio, with a CBS News analysis finding the president's investment accounts made 3,600 trades between January and March. CBS News senior investigative reporter Michael Kaplan has more.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accusing the Justice Department of abusing the grand jury process after he says it launched a federal investigation into him and his wife. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has the details.