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A new invention is shining a light on cancer and helping surgeons find microscopic lesions.
Cytalux is shining a light on cancer and helping surgeons find microscopic lesions in patients who have lung cancer. A doctor and patient in New Jersey are grateful for the new technology.
Previous research showed they have an increased risk of mesothelioma and bladder cancer, but that's not all, according to a new study.
New research has confirmed what many suspect: firefighters have higher rates of death from several forms of cancer.
A new treatment for childhood leukemia that was researched in Philadelphia is saving lives. Stephanie Stahl has the story.
Legendary Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg posted an update to his health on Instagram, saying he is "continuing to fight" his cancer.
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died after a battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 38.
While it's not known specifically what type of cancer former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman had, the 38-year-old is part of a new trend where young people are being diagnosed with cancer.
Twenty-year-old Jack Owens made a pit stop Wednesday at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia cyclist is riding coast to coast to help lung cancer patients.
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $8.4 million Wednesday for the fight against childhood cancer.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Josh Breen, who was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma last year, will throw out the first pitch at Tuesday's Phillies' game as a part of Strike Out Cancer Night.
A Philadelphia cancer patient will be honored at the Phillies' game on Tuesday night. Josh Breen, who was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma last year, will throw out the first pitch before the game against the Cubs as part of Strike Out Cancer Night.
The Fightins are helping a family in Idaho get through a fight of their own after a 3-year-old Phillies fan went viral on TikTok.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott set up her first lemonade stand on her front lawn to help fight childhood cancer. On Saturday, hundreds marked the milestone at Penn Wynne Elementary School in Wynnewood, where Alex was a student.
Support is pouring in across party lines for former President Joe Biden after it was revealed Sunday he's battling aggressive prostate cancer.
Dr. Erik Zeger said that because former President Joe Biden's cancer is hormone sensitive, it's usually treated with medications to block testosterone that fuels the cancer, but that therapy has its issues.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Dr. Paul Gittens, a urologist with the Rockwell Centers for Sexual Medicine and Wellness, joins CBS News Philadelphia to discuss former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Plastic surgeons now have a new way to repair patients' noses after removing skin cancer. One patient said it was practically painless and she's happy with how she looks -- and thankful to be cancer-free.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday.
Michael Hu battled Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to his liver, bones and brain thanks to breakthroughs in research.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
Garrett Nicholas, a West Chester University student, was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, classmates said.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
City Hall was packed Monday as Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing on the proposed ICE Out legislation.
A man was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, according to police.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A buddy system connects college students with people who have dementia, and doctors say spending time together benefits both groups.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
If the sounds of wedding bells are in your future, Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood is giving couples a chance to gather some inspiration and ideas ahead of the big day. Leah Ben, director of marketing with the Old City District, joined CBS News Philadelphia with a preview.
Monday will see highs in the 80s with more clouds than sun, and some gusty winds up to 30 mph are possible this afternoon. It'll continue to feel like summer all week long as temperatures climb into the 90s –and the region could even break heat records!
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir, known for lifting spirits every Sunday, is taking its powerful sound to more than two dozen cities with a mission bigger than music. Garland Miche Waller, musical director at Enon, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey about answering his calling in Philadelphia and beyond.