New Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic at Northwestern aims to improve access to care
The new clinic aims to give Hispanic women critical access to care and treatment once they've been diagnosed.
The new clinic aims to give Hispanic women critical access to care and treatment once they've been diagnosed.
Suzanne Somers wrote a number of health and wellness books and she was very public about some of her controversial medical decisions
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.
Early-onset cancer cases rose more than 79% between 1990 and 2019, the study found.
According to a new study released this week, researchers examined data from 204 countries between 1990 and 2019, and found that cancer rates have increased dramatically in people under the age of 50. Janet Shamlian has more.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services backed off from a plan that could have curtailed access to a type of reconstructive surgery known as DIEP flap. Breast cancer patient advocates are relieved.
Coverage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has been maintained for now following reports by CBS News on proposed changes. CBS News' Anna Werner explains why the government reversed course and how the move will affect women with breast cancer.
A new, wearable ultrasound device that sits in the cups of bras could be a lifesaver for people considered high-risk. The device, developed by MIT, picks up early changes in breast tissue. The lead researcher who helped develop the device, MIT associate professor Canan Dağdeviren, joined CBS News to talk about how it works.
"I had breast cancer two decades ago, and every now and then it pops up again, and I continue to bat it down," the actor said.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor announced in 2020 that her breast cancer had returned as stage 4.
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
The government is reconsidering payment changes for breast cancer surgery after "CBS Mornings" reported the changes could limit reconstruction options for mastectomy patients. Anna Werner teams with KFF Health News to investigate the forces behind the proposed change, and the consequences for women.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued updated draft breast cancer screening guidelines recommending all women at average risk should start getting screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40, a decade earlier than previous guidelines. CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
A task force of experts is now recommending that most women start screening for breast cancer at age 40. Dr. Sarah Friedewald, chief of breast imaging at Northwestern Medicine, joins us to discuss the lowered age threshold.
An increase in breast cancer diagnoses has prompted the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to suggest women begin regular mammograms starting at age 40, 10 years earlier than the previous guidance. Nikki Battiste takes a look at what prompted the change.
Experts advise starting breast cancer screenings at a younger age. We've gathered answers to the most common mammogram questions.
Breast cancer screenings should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to draft guidance issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Authorities have released body camera footage and dash camera video recorded at the scene of Tuesday's deadly bus crash in central Florida.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
A group of TikTok creators is suing to stop a new law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. The legal challenge follows another lawsuit filed by TikTok and its China-based owner.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Police believe they have found the body of Sylvia Pagan days after her daughter was found safe.
The Lehigh County District Attorney announced charges against Michael Breisch, 65, for the murder of 78-year-old widow Rose Hnath in 1989 outside Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
This new P+ Original true crime docuseries exposes one of the most prolific serial killers you've never heard of, Billy Chemirmir, who operated undetected for nearly two years by exploiting a culture that ignores, exploits and dismisses our aging population. Stream the new true crime docuseries only on Paramount+.
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman break down the latest in Cohen's testimony.
When a photo album depicting Nazis at dinner parties and picnics arrived at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007, historians weren’t sure what to make of it. It turned out to be a rare personal scrapbook of a high-ranking Nazi officer. Sunday.
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Battles are raging in northern and southern Gaza as Israel's military closes in on the southernmost city of Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians sought refuge after being displaced. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.