Pediatric cancer: Miracles in small packages
Thousands of kids are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better
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Thousands of kids are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better
In this promising new area of cancer research, the patient’s own immune system is genetically altered to fight cancer cells
A growing number of breast cancer survivors are deciding to "go flat" and embrace their scars, even baring them publicly
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus is one of the country's top oncologists.He leads the University of Southern California's Westside Cancer Center and joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss potential treatment options for Sen. John McCain's type of brain cancer.
This is the kind of brain cancer that killed Sen. Ted Kennedy, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook said
Experts say patients may have choices if their cancer is detected early
New government data shows a growing "cancer gap" between rural and urban Americans
Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a report that there has been a rise in liver cancer death rates, how Americans deal with stomach problems and whether owning a dog might have a positive impact on your health.
For prostate cancer, treatment will change "pretty much overnight," said one expert
The disease is serious but "what's not out there is that patients with early stage disease are highly curable"
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 95,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. The disease is treatable, and there are now more than 1 million survivors of colorectal cancer in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Two studies suggest living a healthy lifestyle, including snacking on nuts, can impact colon cancer survival
In the June issue of Good Housekeeping, Norah O'Donnell writes about her surprising melanoma diagnosis. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and early detection made all the difference for O'Donnell. Her dermatologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hale, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the risks and protection.
Photographer Nancy Borowick's book, "The Family Imprint," chronicles her parents' strong bond as they simultaneously battled stage IV cancer, side by side
A government task force has released new guidelines for prostate cancer screenings. Meanwhile, a recent study reports confusion among doctors as to when women should begin getting mammograms. Dr. Roshini Raj joined CBSN to help clarify the cancer screening confusion.
Recommendations from a government advisory panel suggest new screening guidelines for prostate cancer. The task force said men from ages 55 to 69 should should talk to their doctors about the pros and cons of blood testing. Dr. David Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to make the right decision.
CAR-T immunotherapy "puts a GPS navigation" on the patient's own immune cells to attack the cancer
The Food and Drug Administration agreed to give a priority review to what could be a breakthrough in treating a form of cancer that will strike 70,000 people this year. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Sean Swarner is gearing up for his trip to the North Pole after visiting the South Pole and scaling the tallest mountain on each continent
FDA says cases involve both silicone and saline breast implants; certain types may be riskier
New research provides a road map to help guide patients’ choices, “and that takes a lot of the terror out of the decision-making,” said a prostate cancer survivor
Newly-released court papers question the safety of Roundup, one of America's most popular weed killers. More than 200 lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, the chemical giant that makes Roundup, in the last two years. Attorneys claim the papers show Monsanto took steps to spin research on possible cancer links to Roundup's main ingredient. Mireya Villarreal reports.
New research suggests some patients get more radiation than they really need, raising risks and costs
Cancerous tumor was removed from a 71-year-old Pennsylvania woman in a five-hour operation
The singer continues to urge women to get an annual mammogram, 10 years since her own breast cancer scare
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.
Current SAVE borrowers will have "limited time" to enroll in a new loan repayment plan and begin repaying their loans, the Education Department said.
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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.
A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
The woman was freed at midnight and reported the abduction. Police later found her partner's body in a wooded area.
More details about Luigi Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania are emerging as prosecutors argue for certain evidence to be admissible in his upcoming trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
The Trump administration is planning to require foreign tourists from dozens of countries to disclose their social media history and other details before entering the U.S. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, has won the mayoral race in Miami, Florida. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
A small plane was forced to land on a Florida highway and collided with a car. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
KISS member Gene Simmons testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday about legislation to pay recording artists who are featured on the radio. Simmons joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the hearing as well as his recent Kennedy Center recognition.