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.
A home in the Arroyo Grande area of San Luis Obispo County was searched Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart.
Maria Del Refugio Avalos was found guilty earlier this year for one count each of second-degree murder and assault on a child causing death.
The three new stations are at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega.
The police department discovered that the boy was riding the e-motorcycle on Magnolia Street, traveling at about 35 mph, when he lost control and collided with the center median.
The National Weather Service says there is a chance that temperatures could reach 100 degrees in parts of the valleys on Sunday and Monday.
Maria Del Refugio Avalos was found guilty earlier this year for one count each of second-degree murder and assault on a child causing death.
The three new stations are at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega.
The police department discovered that the boy was riding the e-motorcycle on Magnolia Street, traveling at about 35 mph, when he lost control and collided with the center median.
The National Weather Service says there is a chance that temperatures could reach 100 degrees in parts of the valleys on Sunday and Monday.
Earlier in the week, a pair of quakes rattled the same area. Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
CBS Los Angeles profiled Manny's big brother a few years ago. He was the first in his family to go to college after a successful academic career at Middle College High School in Santa Ana. Now, it's his little brother's turn to shine.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
A Riverside County firefighter was charged with sexually assaulting three women on Wednesday, just weeks after he was arrested for allegedly raping someone while on duty at a Temecula fire station, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A rally at a Chino Hills junior high school celebrating America's 250th birthday is creating some confusion and tension among parents.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a Hesperia High School wrestling coach accused of child sexual abuse.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
A West LA luxury consignment store in West Hollywood and in Eagle Rock, a 7-Eleven storefront both were smashed, and merchandise was stolen.
A Pasadena College student talks about how United Way of Greater Los Angeles helped him. The organization along with the Los Angeles Rams will host WalkUnitedLA 2026 on Saturday, May 9 at SoFi Stadium.
The San Luis Obispo County home of the murder suspect’s mother is being searched by law enforcement in hopes of finding the remains of Kristin Smart.
Rick Montanez takes a look at 2026 Mother’s Day spending, with a look at flower deals at the California Flower Mall.
The Metro D Line extension provides passengers a direct rail link from downtown Los Angeles to the edge of Beverly Hills.
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.
