Bout with childhood cancer inspires Montgomery County student to study medicine
Karli Meller, a student at PCOM in Philadelphia, wants to become an oncologist so she can help people going through cancer treatment.
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Karli Meller, a student at PCOM in Philadelphia, wants to become an oncologist so she can help people going through cancer treatment.
Dr. Monique Gary is a breast surgeon and CEO of Still Rise Farm in Perkasie which helps cancer patients recover through inclusion and nature.
It's a 40 acre farm that's called a living laboratory for cancer patients all about finding wellness in nature. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Family, politicians and other high profile figures began sharing messages of support for Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who is 42 years old.
The video announcement from Kate, Princess of Wales, comes after months of widespread speculation about her health and controversy over doctored images released by Kensington Palace.
Fans of the royal family in South Jersey react to Princess Kate cancer diagnosis.
For Lori Giampaolo, Saturday's race at Citizens Bank Park is taking on new meaning this year.
When it comes to cancer survival, early detection is key. Unfortunately, that's next to impossible for ovarian cancer. Instead of an invasive surgery, a simple blood test could detect ovarian cancer before it's too late.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for colorectal cancer.
The director of breast health at Main Line Lankenau Hospital said the risk assessment tool is based on a woman's family history, prior breast biopsies, the age of her first period and when her first child was born.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
Dr. Theresa Pazionis is Temple University Hospital's first and only female spine surgeon.
Thousands of young gymnasts gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to compete in the 16th annual Pink Invitational -- the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Unite for HER.
The event is the single largest student-run philanthropy in the entire world.
The annual 46-hour dance marathon raises money for families affected by childhood cancer. All of the donations collected benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
This new therapy for melanoma, a deadly kind of skin cancer, is being called a remarkable success.
This new therapy for melanoma, a deadly kind of skin cancer, is being called a remarkable success. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Buckingham Palace says doctors who treated King Charles for an enlarged prostate discovered an unspecified form of cancer, for which he's now undergoing treatment.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
To mark World Cancer Day this Sunday, a new study from the World Health Organization states the majority don't spend enough on cancer care and treatment.
Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, new data from the World Health Organization highlights the impact worldwide.
So many families who've been through the unimaginable and so many have touched our hearts and have changed us forever, for the better. One of those young men is Cole Fitzgerald.
12-year-old Frankie and his family with Alex's Lemonade Stand are pushing for better, safer treatments for kids after years of proton radiation. for a brain tumor.
A 3-year-old and now Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Ambassador overcame kidney cancer after a sudden diagnosis blindsided the New Jersey family.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
A man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Wednesday, which will be a much better weather day than Tuesday.
The 91-year-old homeowner said the house immediately lost power when the tree struck the home.
The severe storms Tuesday night triggered a tornado warning for Cape May and Ocean Counties in New Jersey Tuesday night.
The standoff began Monday night in a Walmart parking lot in South Jersey and ended Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
In an email to CBS News Philadelphia, the Upper Darby School District asked families for patience and said every requested memorial item will be returned before demolition begins.