Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
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The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
New research says lung cancer screening guidelines may need to expand, and another study says even people eligible for CT scans aren't getting them. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
A state-by-state analysis says Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are at or above the national average for survival, detection and treatment.
Leslie Stoll was an active athlete who had never smoked. She was shocked when a chance scan spotted something unusual.
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.
Jack Owens is cycling across the country to raise money for Ride Hard Breathe Easy, which helps people with lung 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.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday for the annual Lung Force Walk — a fundraiser and awareness event hosted by the American Lung Association with CBS Philadelphia as the presenting sponsor.
Michael Hu battled Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to his liver, bones and brain thanks to breakthroughs in research.
Though he's not a smoker, Michael Hu was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to his liver, pancreas, bones and brain. But thanks to targeted drug therapy provided after advanced biomarker testing, Michael is able to look to the future. Janelle Burrell shares Michael's story before he walks in Saturday's American Lung Association Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Dr. Johnathan Whetstine researches cancer treatments at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center — a battle that's personal for him.
Lauren's mom, Tina Opalisky, died of lung cancer in January. On Saturday, May 10, Lauren and her family will walk in the American Lung Association's Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo in honor of Tina's memory. Natasha Brown has more on Lauren's mission and why the zoo is special for her and her family.
The American Lung Association is inviting you to stand up against lung cancer. Their annual Lung Force Walk is taking place at the Philadelphia Zoo on May 10, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The executive director for the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania Caroline Hutchinson and lung cancer survivor Donna Thompson joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk more about this year's event.
Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a Boston hospital is offering a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the operating room. Doctors say the new approach is expected to be offered at other hospitals soon.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
The American Lung Association report says there have been important advances in early detection and treatments but lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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A Harrisburg mom is getting a lot of attention on TikTok as she raises awareness about lung cancer by sharing her diagnosis journey with the world.
Doctors issue a warning against radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after the National Park Service said he vandalized monuments in Gettysburg, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
The new coins reflect major historic points in the country, from the Mayflower to the Gettysburg Address.
Pottsgrove Manor, a headquarters for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is now home to colonial-era examples of resistance.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Wilt Chamberlain's family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records.
Chase Utley's Phillies Wall of Fame induction ceremony will take place before the club's Aug. 7 game against the Blue Jays.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
As Montgomery County looked forward to the nation's 250th birthday, museum educators carried forward the history of how it all came to be, where a home birthed a whole town. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking aim at the "generally recognized as safe," or GRAS, loophole, which allows food companies to self-determine whether ingredients are safe.
The traffic logjam in parts of Upper Darby and Newtown Square has become a bad rerun for drivers in Delaware County.
Law enforcement agencies and Jewish community leaders in the Philadelphia area say they have increased patrols and stepped up security around houses of worship after an armed driver rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday.
It feels like Mother Nature is playing a cruel joke after many across the Philadelphia region were forced to bundle up for the snow after days of warm weather. Ryan Hughes reports.