Cancer
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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."
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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.
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Melanoma Monday: Protecting your family from skin cancer
Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale discusses the risks for melanoma and the right way to apply sunscreen
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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
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Can all the money in the world beat cancer?
A couple whose child was diagnosed with a brain tumor has raised millions to fund a cure for pediatric brain cancer
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Study of 3,000 golden retrievers takes aim at high cancer rates
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. But the cuddly pups also have a high probability of developing cancer, so a nationwide study aims to find out why. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid finds out what the research entails.
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Borrowed time: Reflecting on a life with cancer
Julie Yip-Williams had already experienced a difficult life when she was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer; now she prepares to leave her young daughters behind, passing on lessons of resilience
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Giving free rides, and a fighting chance, to cancer patients
ChemoCars, a service in metro Charlotte, offers free rides to cancer patients so they don't miss treatments
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Doctors hope to save girl's sight with new cancer treatment
Three-year-old Dania Snyder has cancer of the eye, but doctors are trying to save her vision with a new technique. CBS Boston's Dr. Mallika reports.
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Mom battling cancer delivers healthy baby girl
A Southern California woman is especially grateful to be sharing her story of hope this Christmas. After a scary diagnosis during her third pregnancy, she risked her own health to ensure the safety of her unborn child. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
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Could ultrasound scans detect breast cancer?
A new type of ultrasound scan is being tested to see if it's as effective as mammograms in detecting breast cancer, especially in women with dense breast tissue. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham reports.
News on treatments
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Use of polio virus in treating brain cancer shows "dramatic advance"
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Doctors hope to save girl's sight with new cancer treatment
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind test for cancer gene profiling
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Groundbreaking new cancer treatment approved
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New gene therapy "gave me my life back," cancer survivor says
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Music therapy used to help cancer patients
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FDA approves breakthrough CAR-T therapy for leukemia
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Preventing cancer with HPV vaccine
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Glioblastoma: New tools against brain cancer
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Pediatric cancer: Miracles in small packages
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Immunotherapy: The next frontier in cancer treatment
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Cancer expert Dr. Agus on glioblastoma treatment options
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Drugs show promise in fighting breast, lung and prostate cancers
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New guidelines for prostate cancer screenings; mammogram confusion reported
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New treatment for dangerous form of cancer to be fast-tracked by FDA
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