What to know about Maria Menounos' pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Maria Menounos is opening up about her secret battle with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Here's what to known about the diagnosis, including signs, symptoms and treatment.
Cancer
For uninsured people with cancer, access to care can be "very random"
Patients with curable cancers must often wait for the condition to spread or become incurable before qualifying for federal disability. "Which is very depressing," one oncologist said.
Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says
"All cancerous tissue was successfully removed," the president's physician said.
Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds
"I would have never ever imagined that this was cancer," says a woman who was diagnosed at just 44 years old.
Jane Fonda announces her cancer is in remission
The 84-year-old actress and activist called it the "best birthday present ever."
How an experimental treatment beat a little girl's cancer
When Emily Whitehead was six years old, she became the first child ever to receive genetically-modified T cells, an experimental treatment for her leukemia. It cured her, and helped launch the field of cellular medicine.
FDA plans new mammogram regulations to help women with dense breasts
The FDA rules would follow the lead of 38 states that require informing women about their breast tissue type and screening options.
$38,398 for a single shot of a cancer drug — and one "no-brainer" alternative
Paul Hinds was baffled by the size of the bills for his treatment with a common medication for prostate cancer.
Genetic tests for breast cancer patients sow confusion
Genetic testing for mutations linked to breast cancer is more widely available than ever. But the significance is often murky.
New abortion laws jeopardize cancer treatment for pregnant patients
With some cancers, the recommended drugs have known toxic risks to the fetus, and time is not on the patient's side.
Every patient in experimental drug trial saw their cancer disappear, researchers say
In a small study, patients with rectal cancer got six months of immunotherapy treatment — and doctors say their tumors disappeared.
Studies pinpoint which cancer patients can skip chemo, radiation
Researchers are looking for ways to predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on harmful side effects and unnecessary costs.
Jon Batiste on the healing power of music and love
The same day the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" bandleader received 11 Grammy nominations, the love of his life began chemo for her second battle with cancer. Jon Batiste and author Suleika Jaouad talk about how they met adversity with an act of defiance.
"Mighty Molly" battles cancer through songs
Molly Oldham continued to pursue her passion for singing during her battle with stage three anaplastic ependymoma. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Teen fighting cancer inspires Imagine Dragons
Back when Imagine Dragons was a struggling band trying to find an audience, they met a young superfan fighting cancer. A friendship was formed and when he passed, they created a foundation to help families fight childhood cancers. The band shares their story with Jamie Yuccas.
How a fan battling cancer helped inspire Imagine Dragons' foundation
The song "It's Time" introduced the band to the world and touched the very soul of a young fan — whose story would later spur an invaluable mission.
Doctors test possible breast cancer vaccine
Dr. Tara Narula looks at the "Holy Grail" of cancer treatments -- a vaccine for breast cancer -- as part of CBS News' special series "The War on Cancer: 50 Years."
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."
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.
HPV vaccines slash cervical cancer rates up to 87%, study finds
If more people get HPV vaccines and regular screenings, "cervical cancer will become a rare disease," one of the study's authors says.
New blood test can spot more than 50 types of cancer, researchers say
"If cancers can be detected early, we can dramatically improve patient outcomes," said one of the doctors behind the test.
"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.
Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera on his battle with cancer
Ron Rivera has led the franchise from scandal to the playoffs, all while undergoing chemo and proton therapy for lymph node cancer.
Senator Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."
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Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
What younger women need to know about breast cancer
What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death
Expert on how to better connect with people
Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
Russia pushes back against plague reports
Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
