Potential breast cancer vaccine undergoing testing
The key protein for a potential vaccine that would treat breast cancer was found through "a matter of luck and tenacity."
Breast Cancer Awareness
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.
Vets: Burn pits on bases abroad causing more breast cancer at home
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.
"You have cancer": Sally Yates opens up about her diagnosis
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."
Rare gene mutation can significantly increase breast cancer risk
A mutation in the PALB2 gene can further increase every woman's risk of getting breast cancer.
Senator Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."
Breast cancer passes lung cancer as most commonly diagnosed
Despite the increase in breast cancer diagnoses, lung cancer remains the most deadly, a study found.
Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness
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.
Breast cancer screenings plummet during COVID
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.
Olivia Newton-John on finding joy in a life with cancer
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 reveals her breast cancer is back
Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and she said the cancer has returned.
After surgeries, women learn cancer gene test may have been wrong
Katy Mathes underwent surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes and had a double mastectomy before learning her cancer risk assessment had changed.
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Woman fighting with insurance for follow-up breast cancer tests
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Giuliana and Bill Rancic talk cancer care innovations
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
Breast cancer survivors fight another deadly risk
Heart disease, not a recurrence of cancer, is the No. 1 cause of death for breast cancer survivors and women overall
For men with breast cancer, early detection is critical
Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases – but the mortality rate is higher for men
Former NFL star pays for over 500 mammograms
Williams set out to pay for 53 mammograms, and this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, his foundation announced they far exceeded that goal
Beyoncé's dad diagnosed with breast cancer
Knowles revealed he immediately told his kids, who may have inherited the BRCA gene mutation and a higher risk of developing breast cancer
Black women still far more likely to die from breast cancer
Overall, deaths from breast cancer are declining – but the number of cases continues to rise
Olivia Newton-John on finding joy in a life with cancer
Her pain can be unbearable, but the English-Australian superstar's spirit remains unshakable as she battles breast cancer for a third time
American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
Drug extends lives of young breast cancer patients
The drug Kisqali (ribociclib) is already approved by the FDA, and new research shows it helps some breast cancer patients live longer
A low-fat diet can lower a woman's breast cancer risk, study suggests
The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 20-year study looked at 49,000 women split into two groups with varying diets
Low-fat diet may cut risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds
Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival
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AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
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Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
What younger women need to know about breast cancer
