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.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The union was preparing to strike on Tuesday.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday in the 1700 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to police.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday in the 1700 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to police.
All four of the victims, between 17 and 22 years old, were hospitalized in stable condition after they were struck by gunfire at a street takeover at the intersection of Garvey and Del Mar avenues.
The woman was walking near the LA River and Anaheim Street when she said she was attacked by a pit bull and suffered severe injuries to her arms and legs.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a homicide that happened in El Monte early Sunday morning.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
A deputy in Riverside County was caught scrolling on what appeared to be a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect.
The arson suspect who was arrested for allegedly starting a fire that decimated a 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario earlier this week was charged by prosecutors on Thursday.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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 home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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.
Marco Rossi scored with 9.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim 4-3 on and prevent the Ducks from clinching a playoff spot.
LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110.
Shohei Ohtani connected off Jacob deGrom for his second straight leadoff home run, but the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 and avoid a three-game sweep.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Long Beach authorities captured a dog that apparently attacked a woman while she was on a morning walk near the Los Angeles River, according to police.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday as he faced growing pressure to end his campaign amid allegations of sexual assault. Brittney Ermon reports.
After a wet weekend, Alex Biston takes a look at what Southern Californians can expect to start the new week.
A San Fernando Valley man was arrested on suspicion of murder after crashing into and killing two pedestrians while driving under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
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.
