What is Merkel cell cancer? Jimmy Buffett's cause of death, explained.
Singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 after suffering from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Here's what to know.
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Breast cancer rates for younger women rising; Chicago area patients urged to act
A study published this month in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that more people under the age of 50 are getting cancer.
Medicare targets 10 drugs for price cuts
The White House on Tuesday released a list of 10 medications that will be subject to price negotiations under Medicare. Ed O'Keefe reports on how this could affect prices and what other drugs could be added going forward.
Accuray innovations offer hope to cancer patients.
Accuray aims to transform the radiotherapy industry and patient care.
Study reveals skin cancer risk for Black men
Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics.
Katie Spikes, "60 Minutes" producer, dies at 53
Katie Spikes, a talented producer for CBS News and "60 Minutes," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 53.
Could just minutes of activity cut your cancer risk? New study offers clues.
The observational study followed more than 22,000 self-reported non-exercisers, using data from wearable devices to track daily activity.
Cancer survivor's doctors play role at wedding
Sherri Shaw, 70, was diagnosed with cancer just two months after she started dating Bill James. Her doctors at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas saw their love story unfold as she received treatment. So, when she beat cancer and decided to tie the knot, she asked them to play a special role in her wedding.
Biomarker testing and cancer treatments
A major advancement in cancer treatment is offering promising new options for some patients. Biomarker testing looks for specific genes or markers to better customize treatment plans. CBS News' Natalie Brand takes a closer look.
Photographer's work will be free to download
Photographer John Fielder has taken over 200,000 pictures, and 7,000 are now being donated to HistoryColorado.org and will be free to download. The prolific photographer is now battling pancreatic cancer. Barry Petersen reports.
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Congressmen detail their experience working through cancer treatment
Reps. Jamie Raskin, Dan Kildee and Joaquin Castro spoke with CBS News about their prognoses and challenges.
WHO: Aspartame sweetener possible cancer risk
The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O'Connor, a health columnist for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the new classification.
Aspartame is "possibly carcinogenic," WHO says. Here's what to know.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
Does aspartame have health risks? What to know about the popular sweetener.
The artificial sweetener aspartame is used in thousands of products, and the FDA says it's "safe for the general population." What do we know about its possible effects on health?
ESPN's Dick Vitale says he has vocal cord cancer: "I plan on winning this battle"
This is the third time the longtime college basketball analyst is battling cancer.
Study: "Forever chemicals" in U.S. tap water
A new study found that nearly half of the nation's drinking water contains potentially harmful "forever chemicals," called PFAS. The substances have been linked to several serious health problems, including some cancers. Mark Strassmann reports on efforts to eliminate the chemicals, plus the study's lead author, Kelly Smalling, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Technology to eliminate PFAS moves forward
A new study has found that man-made toxic PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," may be found in 45% of the tap water in the U.S. However, a scientific company has developed a technology that uses an annihilator to completely eliminate PFAS within seconds. Mark Strassmann has more.
New Florida law allows roads made of toxic mining waste
Phosphogypsum is a material known by the EPA to contain a "potentially cancer-causing, radioactive gas," that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
U.S. chemo patients facing cancer drug shortage
Due to worldwide supply chain issues, several cancer medications are facing serious shortages in the U.S., leading to concerns that some patients may not receive the treatment they need in time. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Cancer drug shortages could put chemo patient treatment at risk
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the international supply chain for several cancer medications has been strained.
AI could help spot pancreatic cancer: Study
A new study finds artificial intelligence could help predict pancreatic cancer. Dr. Chris Sander, one of the co-authors of the study, joined CBS News to talk about the findings.
Vaccines could be "next big thing" in cancer treatment, scientists say
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines for cancer treatment will be out in five years.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Pope meets young cancer patients on eve of expected hospital discharge
Pope Francis' medical team said he was expected to leave the Rome hospital following a successful recovery from abdominal surgery.
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