
Proton therapy is an important and less invasive breast cancer treatment option
There's only one place to get it in the entire state of New York -- Harlem. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
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There's only one place to get it in the entire state of New York -- Harlem. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of prevention and screening of the deadly disease. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it comes as we find out that breast cancer continues to rise among younger women.
We meet a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and her friend who helped in the road to recovery.
Doctors say it's more than just hand holding. It's now evolved to include training for the entire staff.
Doctors say it's more than just hand holding. It's now evolved to include training for the entire staff. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
One recent study showed an 8% increase in breast cancer rates for women under 50.
The focus is on aftercare for women who have had their lives changed by this disease.
This Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 20% of sales at the Sunrise Bagel Shop in Wyckoff will be donated to MetaVivor Breast Cancer Fund.
The health facility provides specialized bras and prostheses for women, following breast surgery.
National Mammography Day serves as a reminder that they are vitally important for early detection.
National Mammography Day serves as a reminder to all women that mammograms are vitally important to detect the early stages of breast cancer. We hear from a doctor about the important of annual screenings.
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Patients are sharing their stories to educate women about the disease and the importance of early detection.
Breast cancer is the second most common form among women in the U.S., but it's more devastating to some groups.
The former "CBS Evening News" and "Today" anchor finished her final round of radiation treatments this week.
A group of survivors say with that is a "pink elephant" in the room - their suffering is fueling sales, and not enough research.
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, but there is a test that can help stop it in its tracks.
In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month there is an important message for young women.
According to the CDC, breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in the United States.
Breast cancer awareness is critical every year and every month, of course. But, many women have put off their mammograms, or even cancer treatments, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The students at Riverside Elementary started the day by planting flowers that will bloom pink outside the school in Rockville Centre.
More than 331,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
The first misconception is that breast cancer is one disease.
A Queens teenager has not only become the youngest person in New York City to participate in this year's "Real Men Wear Pink" campaign, he's also one of the youngest in the country.
CBS2 spoke with two men who worked near the World Trade Center on 9/11. Years later, they were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Shota Imanaga led the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is seeking to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in 2026.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is seeking to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in 2026.
A Queens robbery suspect fleeing on an e-bike was killed during a police pursuit after crashing in New Hyde Park, NYPD says.
A beloved waiter at Tribeca's Square Diner is among the latest to get caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Five rescue goats competed in the Great Goat Graze-Off at Riverside Park in New York City on Saturday.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey after saving everyone else in the home.
Immigration agents arrested 20 people during a raid at a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
A Queens robbery suspect fleeing on an e-bike was killed during a police pursuit after crashing in New Hyde Park, NYPD says.
Police say a dangerous batch of drugs is connected to multiple fatal overdoses in Coram.
A Long Island grandmother has a license plate that somehow matches the numbers as an NYPD patrol car. She says she's being billed for tolls that are not hers.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
A Long Island family says their town is to blame for delays on reconstruction plans after a driver crashed into their home.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is seeking to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in 2026.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Organizers say the event is likely going to be New York City's largest dance music festival, with some 50,000 fans in attendance.
During a remote hearing in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge said the music mogul will face sentencing on Oct. 3.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Shota Imanaga led the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-0.
Indiana Vassilev and Bruno Damiani scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-0.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
East Harlem residents danced in the streets Sunday for the annual 111th Street Old Timers Day.
A New Jersey-based company is recalling its mushrooms over listeria concerns.
The New York City Council is expected to vote Monday on legislation that extends workplace protections for delivery workers.
A 65-year-old woman was shot in broad daylight late Sunday morning in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
A 15-year-old boy on an e-bike was struck and killed during a police pursuit on Long Island. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with a friend of the teen and neighbors who heard the crash.