New cancer cases to increase 77% by 2050, WHO predicts
Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, new data from the World Health Organization highlights the impact worldwide.
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Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, new data from the World Health Organization highlights the impact worldwide.
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 10% of homes in New Jersey and New York have high levels of the invisible, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after battling breast cancer. A spokesperson for the duchess said the 64-year-old was in good spirits despite the diagnosis. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is following the latest from London.
Cancer deaths continued to decrease, according to the report, but experts warned that the rise in some of the most deadly forms of cancer could mean an increase in deaths is ahead.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about the fourth most common cancer in women -- which is completely curable with treatment and prevention.
The recurrence comes about two years after she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it.
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Our CBS2 News This Morning anchor was honored for his contributions to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, which works toward developing targeted treatment and identifying biomarkers that indicate cancer risks.
More than 350 people die from lung cancer nationwide each day. But there's been a 22% increase in survival rates over the past five years.
A new report details the toll lung cancer is taking on public health. The American Lung Association's data breaks down the challenges faced by each state.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
We meet a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and her friend who helped in the road to recovery.
Longtime magazine editor and lifestyle expert Meaghan B. Murphy spoke with us about marking an important one-year anniversary this month.
Jamaica Hospital has been collaborating with doctors from Memorial Sloan Kettering since January to make sure people in Queens get quality cancer care.
Leticia Aguilar rang the cancer bell at Jamaica Hospital after beating breast cancer for the second time in 25 years. The hospital has been working with doctors from Memorial Sloan Kettering to make sure people in Queens get quality cancer care. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
We spoke with two rowers and breast cancer survivors about their journey to join the crew and how rowing helped them heal.
Rowing Cares and the Survivor Rowing Network raise funds for cancer research and care through rowing events held across the country.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
One recent study showed an 8% increase in breast cancer rates for women under 50. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Kathie Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation recently held its annual gala marking advancements in blood cancer research.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
Women under 40 often get conflicting advice about prevention and face unique challenges once diagnosed.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a drug suspect, was released from prison on bail Monday.
A violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage has civil rights leaders calling on the NYPD to take action.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
Erik Duran, a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a drug suspect, was released from prison on bail Monday.
A violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage has civil rights leaders calling on the NYPD to take action.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
New video shows the moments leading up to the violent and wrongful arrest of a Brooklyn man during an NYPD drug sweep last week.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Officials are continuing to investigate a deadly fire in Union City, New Jersey.
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Newark is the first city in New Jersey to allow 16 and 17-year-old students to vote in school board elections.
The life jacket worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a passenger on the Titanic, was auctioned off for nearly double the estimated price.
Heavy-duty tow trucks were brought in to remove the overturned tractor-trailer.
Police surrounded a stolen Lamborghini on a Hillside, New Jersey street after it was taken from a custom body shop in Elmwood Park.
The number of ER visits caused by tick bites is at the highest in at least a decade. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has tips on how to prevent bites.
