Eye on cancer: CBS News reports on research, prevention, treatments and survival

The Who's Roger Daltrey: Music legend, teen cancer warrior

With a new memoir called "Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite," the legendary rock band's lead singer talks about his nearly 60 years in music, and helping young cancer patients

Morning Rounds: How Americans feel about cancer care

Cancer remains the nation's second leading cause of death. With so many touched by the illness, the American Society of Clinical Oncology conducted a survey on cancer-related issues. The group questioned nearly 5,000 Americans, including how optimistic people are about finding a cure for the disease within the next 50 years. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the survey’s findings as well as a new editorial about regulating wearable devices that monitor our health.

Scientists link cellphone radiation to cancer in rats

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the final results of a two-year study on cellphone radiation and cancer in rats. Scientists said they see a connection between radio frequency radiation and tumors in rats that were tested, but they also cautioned that the exposure the rats experienced is much higher than what people typically encounter. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.

"Weed the People" documentary follows children with cancer receiving cannabis treatments

Research has shown that cannabis has a number of health benefits, but because of federal regulations, access and further research is limited. A new documentary, "Weed the People," follows several families as they navigate finding cannabis treatments for their children with cancer. The film's executive producer Ricki Lake and director Abby Epstein joined CBSN for a first look.

Chemo and immunotherapy together may help triple-negative breast cancer patients

New research is bringing hope to women with a hard-to-treat type of breast cancer. A study published over the weekend in the New England Journal of Medicine found that combining chemotherapy with an immunotherapy medicine added up to 10 months of survival time for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" with more on the research.

Could weight loss lower the risk of breast cancer?

A new study finds women who lost weight after menopause were less likely to develop invasive breast cancer

Cancer deaths expected to increase this year

The new report from the World Health Organization also estimates that there will be about 18 million new cases of cancer this year

At least 15 men near Ground Zero after 9/11 have breast cancer

A group of men is working to bring awareness to first responders and others still suffering from 9/11-related illnesses

Olivia Newton-John opens up on battling cancer for third time

She told Australian show "Sunday Night" that she believes she will "win over it"

Star-studded Stand Up To Cancer telethon raises record $123M

Group says its sixth celebrity-filled broadcast was its most successful yet; Matt Damon, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jon Hamm and Winona Ryder were among the celebrities helping raise funds

Genetic tests for cancer leave potential patients with tough decisions

When Aaron Rosenberg's aunt was diagnosed with a genetic form of stomach cancer two years ago, a look at his family tree set off alarm bells

Experimental cancer treatment for dogs could one day help humans

Researchers hope the drug might someday offer hope for humans with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, which recently claimed the life of John McCain

Cancer patient who was awarded $289M in Monsanto case speaks out

Dewayne "Lee" Johnson alleges that his use of Monsanto's weed killer Roundup contributed to his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly?

Aretha Franklin died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest type of the disease. Julie Fleshman, CEO and president of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, joins CBSN to discuss the symptoms, treatments and risk factors of the disease.

Weed-killing chemical linked to cancer found in some children's breakfast foods

31 out of 45 tested products had glyphosate levels higher than what some scientists consider safe for children

Indiana moms demand answers amid spate of kids' cancer cases

Recent testing shows toxic airborne contaminants in homes near former industrial site; state has previously said cases do not comprise a cancer cluster

10-year-old cancer patient determined to stay on her feet

With each leap and landing, each twist and turn, 10-year old Ava Blaser tells us an amazing story: her own. Dean Reynolds has more.

Federal officials agree radioactive waste in St. Louis area may be linked to cancer

Contaminated areas are connected to America's development of its nuclear weapons program decades ago

Young cancer patient goes viral with "In My Feelings" dance video

When Abigail Lewis busted a move to the "In My Feelings" challenge, she sent a message of resiliency across the internet

Cancer death rates decline – with one notable exception

U.S. death rates from one form of cancer have risen steadily since 2000, from the ninth-leading cause of cancer death to the sixth

Doctors trying to solve family's stunning medical mystery

Two California siblings, four and six years old, are battling the same kind of brain tumor

Study finds higher cancer rates in flight attendants

New research finds airline flight attendants have higher rates of cancer than the general population. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discussed the findings on "CBS This Morning."

Use of polio virus in treating brain cancer shows "dramatic advance"

Doctors using the polio virus to treat aggressive brain tumors called glioblastomas report promising results. Sen. John McCain has this type of cancer, and so did Sen. Ted Kennedy. Of 61 patients treated in one study, 21 percent were still alive at the three-year mark. That's compared with just four percent of patients who received standard cancer treatment. Dr. David Agus, director of USC Norris Westside Cancer Center, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the treatment. He also weighs in on a study that showed flight attendants had a higher cancer prevalence than the general population.

Melanoma Monday: Protecting your family from skin cancer

Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale discusses the risks for melanoma and the right way to apply sunscreen

Eye cancer mystery baffles doctors

Usually found in just six in one million people, ocular melanoma has been identified in 18 people in Huntersville, N.C. and a group of former Auburn students