Terminally ill Stanford professor teaches class about dying from cancer
A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
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A Stanford University professor's new curriculum explores the multiple aspects and phases of a person dying of cancer, and it comes from a person with first-hand knowledge.
Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.
Elizabeth Cook spoke with Dr. Heather Wakelee with Stanford thoracic oncology about a study showing most Asian American women with lung cancer have never smoked. (5-10-24)
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why. Elizabeth Cook reports.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as "Too Hot," "Ladies Night," "Joanna" and the party favorite "Celebration," has died at age 74.
The American Cancer Society has updated its lung cancer screening guidelines to include more adults. Dr. Timothy Tiutan, an oncology hospitalist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins CBS News to discuss what prompted the update.
The fight against cancer is a personal one for the president.
For the last seven weeks, a San Francisco fifth grader has embarked on a physical challenge that most adults wouldn't consider trying, all of his own accord.
Doctors are seeking to unravel the mystery as to why lung cancer is claiming victims who have never smoked in their lives, including a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who is not letting the disease slow her down.
On this Mother's Day, KPIX 5 anchor Elizabeth Cook has another reason she'll be hugging her mother even tighter.
Pellegrino died Tuesday in New York of lung cancer, according to his publicist...
Best known for her role as a ditzy waitress 'Vera' on the '70s and '80s CBS sitcom "Alice," Beth Howland died of lung cancer...
A Bay Area athlete's battle with lung cancer has inspired a unique journey to raise awareness and funds to combat the disease.
Khalil Shaheed, an Oakland jazz trumpeter famous for his ability to bridge distinct styles, died Friday after several years with lung cancer.
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente, and China have teamed up to study a molecular test that could give more patients a chance to be cured of lung cancer.
'TV on the Radio' has canceled some upcoming tour dates because of the death of its bassist Gerard Smith of lung cancer...
For the first time in decades, the death rate from lung cancer among women in the U.S. is finally dropping. It may be a turning point in the smoking-fueled epidemic.
A record low number of Californians are still lighting up, with Marin County the lowest in the state with just 7.3 percent of the population smoking.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
Seven people died and one remains missing after a 27-foot boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Iran announced missile attacks against a U.S. military base in Qatar, following the Trump-ordered U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
A Middle East expert on Iran's retaliatory targets after the Trump administration's surprise strikes against three nuclear sites.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
Seven people died and one remains missing after a 27-foot boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
Real estate company Compass claims Zillow is illegally undermining competition by banning property listings if they don't appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
The Athletics made a major play toward their move to Sin City on Monday.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
The COVID-19 pandemic is still having a deadly effect on the pet population. The number of unwanted animals is straining San Francisco's shelter capacity to the breaking point, sometimes with tragic results.
The Valkyries have won four of their last five games and are 6-6 for the season.
Around 8 a.m., Chief of Staff Richard Jue was booked into County Jail #1 on a district attorney warrant for two misdemeanor charges, the sheriff's office said.
The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle.
The shooting happened on the 39000 block of Overacker Avenue, around 6:45 p.m., police said.
Gusty winds and dry humidity in the afternoon will create conditions for fast-spreading grass fires, the NWS said.
City officials approved a new program to install automated speed cameras at 18 locations across the city, aimed at catching drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour.
When Travis Walker isn't teaching, he and his partner provide warm meals and resources at a homeless encampment site in East Oakland. He said he is disappointed by Mayor Barbara Lee's actions in enacting encampment sweeps.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Santa Clara County's homeless population has reached an all-time high, according to the latest point-in-time count released by county officials this week.
At least two vegetation fires were burning in San Jose Friday afternoon on a day when fire danger was high because of high winds and low humidity.
A vegetation fire sparked by cooking at Natural Bridges State Park on Thursday afternoon led to evacuations and briefly threatened the park's visitors center, firefighters said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast said a man suspected of killing his 90-year-old father has been arrested in Switzerland on suspicion of murder and is awaiting extradition back to the United States.
Three people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at a East San Jose home Thursday afternoon, firefighters said.
In 2019, Sonoma County authorized the purchase of a drone. It was intended to help identify illegal cannabis grows in remote areas.
Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after police said they were found with handguns near a high school graduation ceremony in Vallejo last week.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested an 18-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a wheelchair-bound man with a knife and hammer on Tuesday.
A pair of Napa County homeowners are questioning the county's commitment to fire prevention in an area that has become known for its wildfire risk.
Kayla Thornton had 21 points and eight rebounds, Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 87-63.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Slade Cecconi pitched a career-high seven innings and Emmanuel Clase escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-0 victory over the Athletics in the rubber game of their series.
Heliot Ramos doubled home two runs to highlight San Francisco's decisive seventh inning after an earlier two-run single, and the Giants rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5.
The Valkyries have won four of their last five games and are 6-6 for the season.
Around 8 a.m., Chief of Staff Richard Jue was booked into County Jail #1 on a district attorney warrant for two misdemeanor charges, the sheriff's office said.
The shooting happened on the 39000 block of Overacker Avenue, around 6:45 p.m., police said.
Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after police said they were found with handguns near a high school graduation ceremony in Vallejo last week.
Authorities in Marin County have arrested a man suspected in a string of recent thefts at library branches involving video games.
The driver of a Tesla who drove through protesters blocking his path during last week's "No Kings" march in San Francisco, injuring one protester, has been charged with multiple felonies, authorities said Friday.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo said it has curtailed its robotaxi service in San Francisco following immigration enforcement protests in the city's Financial District Sunday evening, which led to one of its vehicles being vandalized.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Chevron Richmond refinery is flaring, forcing a Community Warning System (CWS) Level 1 notification on Saturday, the refinery said in a post on Facebook.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community.
The Oakland Charter Reform Project is in the process of trying to get a charter amendment on the ballot in 2026.
News of the U.S. becoming directly involved in the Israel-Iran confrontation has some Bay Area residents feeling the distance from their loved ones.
President Trump told the nation that "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box.
Two teens were arrested on suspicion of assault and a hate crime following an attack at a Pride Month event in Redwood City on Wednesday.
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
WorldPride is in D.C. this year, leaving the LGBTQ community conflicted about showing up to the nation's capital amid an administration that has targeted them.
Paco Underhill, author of Call of the Mall, who has been tracking the mall trends for decades, said malls are now shifting from retail hubs to experience-driven destinations — places that blend entertainment, dining and even housing.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The recent U.S. bombings in Iran have sparked a wave of protests and emotional debate across the Bay Area, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian-American community. Da Lin reports.
On Monday, expect cool conditions along the coast and highs in the 80s inland, with increasing winds in the afternoon and evening hours. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for June 23, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
The Oakland Charter Reform Project is in the process of trying to get a charter amendment on the ballot in 2026.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta spoke after the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Panetta called it a "watershed moment" for the U.S. and warned, “We may be looking at a prolonged Middle East war.”
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.