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.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
Lisa Leslie became the 16th person honored with a statue in Star Plaza in a ceremony that featured Magic Johnson, Candace Parker and Michael Cooper and others.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Chargers fullback Alec Ingold has been a force in the community his entire career, and has done so quickly here in Los Angeles since joining the Chargers in the offseason. Most recently, he hosted Bolt Academy students for a discussion about his book on overcoming adversity.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week. Laurie Perez reports.
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts. Lesley Marin reports.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Tom Wait reports.
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts. Nicole Comstock reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
