Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art

Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.

• Dec 6

Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.

• Nov 15

Changes to menopause hormone therapy warnings

The Food and Drug Administration says it is removing safety warnings for many hormone therapy drugs prescribed to ease symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Erika Schwartz, founder of the Evolved Science medical group in New York City, joins with her reaction.

• Nov 10
• 03:26

"The Pink Jet" breast cancer mission

"The Pink Jet," a nonprofit organization, is on a new mission to empower those battling breast cancer, promote screenings and raise money to find a cure. CBS News' Natalie Morales has more.

• Oct 30
• 04:13

Doctors using AI to predict breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women. About one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetimes. To combat that, some doctors are using AI as a tool to help them not only detect breast cancer, but also predict a woman's risk factors. Dr. Connie Lehman, founder of Clarity, joins CBS News to discuss the first FDA-authorized AI platform used to predict a woman's 5-year risk of developing breast cancer.

• Oct 23
• 06:02

Researchers seek to halt breast cancer recurrence by targeting "sleeper cells"

The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.

• Oct 22

New research into breast cancer "sleeper cells"

The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body. Elaine Quijano reports.

• Oct 22
• 02:40

Pa. doctor wears 31 shades of pink to honor patients and raise awareness

A doctor in Allentown marks breast cancer awareness month with a growing collection of pink shoes — a tribute with a personal connection.

• Oct 21

Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 after almost ignoring symptom

Marissa Coreno didn't think anything about the lump under her armpit at first, until an ultrasound showed something worrying.

• Oct 18

Woman, 27, almost ignored cancer warning sign

Marissa Coreno thought the bump in her armpit was nothing, but colleagues encouraged her to check it out. Tests found Stage II breast cancer. Coreno underwent aggressive treatment — and found love along the way.

• Oct 18
• 04:30

Mammograms could spot signs of heart disease

Doctors frequently stress the importance of getting mammograms to detect breast cancer early. But did you know the imaging can also show hidden signs of heart disease? CBS News' Michael George has one woman's story.

• Oct 16
• 02:13

Doctor discusses breast cancer questions

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for one in three new female cancer cases each year in the U.S. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, happening now, aims to raise awareness and encourage prevention. Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast cancer surgery at Mount Sinai, answers common questions about screenings and treatments.

• Oct 14
• 03:45

Inflammatory breast cancer on the rise

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise in inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form that's harder to detect, and what patients should know about early warning signs.

• Oct 8
• 03:03

Young mom "stunned" after early cancer screening leads to diagnosis

Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.

• Oct 7

Early screening leads to cancer diagnosis

Michaela Del Barrio knew she had a higher risk of breast cancer than most and pushed to get screened for the disease at a younger age than most. It may have saved her life.

• Oct 4
• 03:27

CBS Miami's Lisa Petrillo shares breast cancer journey during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lisa recently received her first post-treatment mammogram and all is well. She will remain on medication for the next five years but says she is otherwise feeling great.

• Oct 2

Why early breast cancer screening matters

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why early detection is critical and why more women under 50 are being diagnosed.

• Sep 30
• 03:52

Leading breast cancer surgeon sings to patients

Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients. Elizabeth Cook has the story.

• Sep 13
• 03:29

Young mom "living, not just surviving" after incurable cancer diagnosis

Elissa Kalver was diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer at 34. Since then, she has founded a nonprofit and worked to live life to the fullest.

• Sep 13

Young mom on life with incurable breast cancer

Elissa Kalver was 34 when she was diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. In the years since, she's founded a nonprofit, published a book and continued to find ways to live life on her own terms.

• Sep 13
• 11:04

New study on cancer recurrences

A new study is out on the risk of developing a second cancer after an early diagnosis of breast cancer. Dr. David Dodwell, an author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 27
• 03:10

Congressional Women's Softball Game sets aside politics for a greater cause

Unlike their male counterparts, whose annual baseball game pits Republicans against Democrats, the congressional women play together with no party affiliation.

• Jul 17

Certain type of hormone therapy increases breast cancer risk, study finds

The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.

• Jul 2

BRCA gene test led to unnecessary surgeries

Seven women in one family had major surgery after a widely used genetic test, taken by hundreds of thousands of people, showed a high cancer risk. One of them says she was left debilitated and unable to have more children. But, years later, the family has learned the results of that BRCA test might have been wrong. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Dec 24, 2019
• 03:50

New drug targets cancer cells

There is new hope in the battle against breast cancer. A promising new drug targets tumors with remarkable precision. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Dec 11, 2019
• 02:30

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