A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for an individual or loved one, but you don't have to go through it alone, and there is help. KCAL News is here to offer support through local stories and resources to help you on your journey
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A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for an individual or loved one, but you don't have to go through it alone, and there is help. KCAL News is here to offer support through local stories and resources to help you on your journey
Rudabeh talked with her doctor, John Timmerman about her diagnosis, warning signs and treatments. "Whether you're the one going through the shock of a recent diagnosis or you're feeling helpless watching a loved one struggle, know you're not alone."
CBS LA's Rudabeh Shahbazi shares the story of how she navigated through cancer treatments and life after being diagnosed with lymphoma a year ago. For a full look into Rudabeh's journey, visit our page and find "You Have Cancer" - A Journey of Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Hope
CBS LA's Rina Nakano spoke to a special group of breast cancer survivors who continue to give hope to new patients undergoing treatment.
Dr. Nick Nissen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center surgical oncologist, discusses pancreatic cancer, symptoms, treatment, and the funding needed for early detection.
CBS LA's Amy Johnson shows us how artificial intelligence is helping radiologists detect breast cancer.
Anna Wassman-Cox, Onco-Ballet Foundation founder, says her love for dance helped her through her cancer battle and she is sharing that experience with others.
Dr. James Amatruda, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, discusses the differences between child and adult cancer and the advancements in pediatric cancer research.
Samanaz Kapadia has been working with the Chargers to help raise breast cancer awareness and encourage early detection for 15 years. But now she is fighting her own battle against the disease. She shares her inspiring story with Jill Painter Lopez.
Mataya Dade went through grueling chemotherapy treatments after her breast cancer diagnosis. Just one year later, she was living her dream as a dancer. Now, she's giving back to young adults in her shoes. Dade spoke to CBS LA's Sheba Turk.
The 2025 Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk, organized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for breast cancer research. Alys Martinez reports.
Lauren Hammersley has been a childhood cancer advocate since her own daughter, Hazel, lost her battle to the disease. Hammersley said childhood cancer research deserves more funding.
Cancer rates are rising among young adults, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Dr. Jun Gong of Cedars-Sinai joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss.
Kyle Davy brings joy to the football field every day at Moorpark high school. That's because the assistant coach knows just how fleeting those moments can be. Jill Painter Lopez has more on how Kyle battled back from brain cancer to get back on the sidelines.
Cervical cancer is increasing among women in the the United States. A new study shows less women are getting screened as rates go up in rural areas. OBGYN Physician Dr. Kimberly Callegari from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles discusses what you can do to protect yourself.
January is cervical cancer awareness month. The American Cancer Society reports that about 13,000 women are diagnosed with the disease every year. Dr. Jennifer Aguayo, from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, said one of the leading causes of cervical cancer is persistent infection from HPV.
Sam Yorke was recently diagnoses with Leukemia and the 15-year-old needs a stem cell transplant. Volunteers in Temecula are raising money for the Children's Organ Transplant Association in honor of Sam.
Howard Chew, lymphoma survivor, underwent a clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy. At first, it didn’t work, but a second treatment proved successful. Chew tells his story and Elizabeth Budde, M.D., P.H.D., City of Hope hematologist-oncologist, talks about the development of the therapy and its benefits.
We are hearing stories of survival this Breast Cancer awareness month, including a cancer survivor who is taking a brave step forward one day at a time and advocating for others with the American Cancer Society.
Sheryl Swoopes is on a mission to spread the word about early cancer detection as she had eight family members who have died from cancer.
Alys Martinez introduces Carrie Perkins, the cultural anthropologist and cancer survivor using her own experience to advocate for others that find themselves in a similar position to where she found herself five years ago when she was diagnosed.
Actresses Devin Sidell and Jaime King, who star in the new film "Love, Danielle" which focuses a woman with a BRCA gene mutation, join Jaime Yuccas in studio to discuss the movie for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Rene Valdy calls himself a cancer warrior as he fights breast cancer and wants to raise awareness for men.
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, “End Well” founder talks about why she started the nonprofit for end-of-life care with an upcoming forum on Nov. 22.
Steve Bell, a longtime cancer survivor himself, sat down with KCAL News to give the rundown on the "Every cancer. Every life. Event of Orange County" happening Friday, Oct. 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The American Cancer Society will be raising awareness about the disease that's affected millions worldwide while also honoring survivors like Bell.
Rudabeh Shabazi is joined by Mary Mathew, a therapist and lymphoma survivor to talk about ways to deal with a recent cancer diagnosis and how others can help support friends and family. Rudabeh is also joined by her news family, after just reveling she has lymphoma.
Could a vial of blood stop one of the deadliest forms of cancer before it’s too late? Rudabeh Shahbazi takes a look at the progress being made by Dr. Robert Nagourney, an oncologist looking to completely change the identification process and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Tracy Ryan is on a mission to save her 11-year-old daughter, and others, with experimental, natural killer cell therapy for cancer.
Single mom, Rokhsan Enanoria of Burbank has stage 4 cancer and City of Hope hospital says it will cover costs for the surgery needed to prolong her life after insurance denies the procedure
More than 90% of doctors in the United States reported patients having to delay receiving care because of insurance companies. Now, one California lawmaker is trying to make it easier for patients to get the care they need.
KCAL's Amanda Starrantino introduces us to a breast cancer survivor who has created a small business that provides comfort and hope for people battling cancer.
Rudabeh Shahbazi shares the store of Kirk Hylton, affectionately known as "Jamaica," the crossing guard who embodies the mission of the City of Hope.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a woman with severe injuries in a February crash in the Elysian Park neighborhood.
A beloved movie theatre in Monrovia announced its sudden closure last month, and some other local business owners are concerned by the ripple effect it could have on the city's economy.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve said rattlesnakes have been coming out to warm themselves in the early-year heat.
LAPD detectives said the suspect is about 21 to 23 years old and drives an older-model dark green Honda Civic.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a woman with severe injuries in a February crash in the Elysian Park neighborhood.
A beloved movie theatre in Monrovia announced its sudden closure last month, and some other local business owners are concerned by the ripple effect it could have on the city's economy.
LAPD detectives said the suspect is about 21 to 23 years old and drives an older-model dark green Honda Civic.
The overnight closures will allow crews to prepare the work zone ahead of the bridge's full closure scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026.
Karla Murillo recently found out she'll spend the next three to seven years next door at UCLA's prestigious Stein Eye Institute.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve said rattlesnakes have been coming out to warm themselves in the early-year heat.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
More than 20 years after an investigation into a Moreno Valley homicide began, Riverside County deputies have finally made an arrest.
Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection with a crash in Moreno Valley that killed a 25-year-old woman in January.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a possible murder-for-hire that left a 30-year-old man dead at a Murrieta apartment complex in January, according to police.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Nick Schmaltz scored his second goal of the game on a break at 1:46 of overtime to give the Utah Mammoth a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.
Alex Karaban scored a career-high 27 points and had Bill Murray and the rest of the UConn crowd roaring with each splashed 3 as he helped send the second-seeded Huskies back to the Sweet 16 with a 73-57 win over UCLA in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
Troy Terry scored 1:29 into overtime for his second goal of the game after Mikael Granlund tied it late in regulation and the Anaheim Ducks rallied to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is clear to play Monday night at Detroit after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Construction is nearly complete on a new project "The Mountain" on Pepperdine's campus which will include a new world-class arena for the Waves basketball & volleyball teams.
Riverside County firefighters and a deputy resuscitated four cats that were trapped inside a burning apartment. Joy Benedict reports.
Jasmine Viel reports from Monrovia, where she speaks with some local business owners concerned by the sudden closure of a beloved movie theater last month, each of whom expressed their concerns about the negative impact it could have on the city.
Luzdelia Caballero takes a look at the continued resurgence of vinyl records, which surpassed CDs in overall sales for the first time in decades and eclipsed $1 billion in 2025.
Irvine is offering unlimited ride shares for seniors and residents with disabilities for just $20 a year. Rina Nakano reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
