Mom dies weeks after son takes her on the trip of a lifetime

Dustin sold cheesesteaks from his house in Philadelphia to afford to take his terminally ill mom to Egypt.

• Jul 30, 2021

Deadline approaching for 9/11 victim fund

Thousands of people in New York City were exposed to toxic substances when the Twin Towers collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, and many have gone on to develop illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to help people receive the aid they need, but the deadline to register for the program is quickly approaching. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, first responder Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at ground zero, is the 9/11 outreach and education director for the law firm Hansen & Rosasco, and he joins CBSN AM to discuss the compensation fund and who qualifies.

• Jul 2, 2021
• 06:49

Popular sunscreen products recalled

CVS is stopping the sales of two of its sun care products a day after Johnson & Johnson issued a nationwide recall of five of its sunscreen products. Johnson & Johnson says Benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, was found in some of its product samples, and the recall is out of an abundance of caution.

• Jul 16, 2021
• 03:35

Building a canoe, and ties to his late father

Trent Preszler had an estranged relationship with his father, who died of cancer in 2014. His only inheritance was his father's toolbox. Setting out to build a canoe from scratch using his father's tools, Preszler saw his project lead to life-changing realizations about self-discovery, reconciliation and forgiveness. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud talks with Preszler about the hidden meanings of building these one-of-a-kind canoes, and about Preszler's memoir, "Little and Often."

• Jun 20, 2021
• 06:02

Kathy Kleiner's story of survival

In 1978, Kathy Kleiner was severely beaten by Ted Bundy after he broke into her room at the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University. In the scheme of her life, though, that attack is only part of her survival story.

• Jun 5, 2021
• 01:47

Duchess Kate makes a little girl's pink princess wish come true

Britain's COVID lockdown was tough for 5-year-old Mila Sneddon, but she did make a pretty cool new friend in the process.

• May 28, 2021

The Best Doctors in America

When doctors told author Greg Smith he had inoperable brain cancer and only three months to live, he decided to write "Best Doctors," a guide to the nation's most capable physicians. Morley Safer reports.

• Jan 4, 1998
• 13:07

3/22/18: CBSN Evening News

President Trump replacing National Security adviser; Golden retrievers' high cancer rates

• Mar 22, 2018
• 47:55

Cancer research for golden retrievers

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. But the cuddly pups also have a high probability of developing cancer, so a nationwide study aims to find out why. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid finds out what the research entails.

• Mar 22, 2018
• 02:35

Brady gets haircut for charity

Tom Brady's mop of brunette hair is no more -- the Patriots quarterback chopped it off in the name of cancer research, helping raise $6.5 million.

• Mar 9, 2018
• 00:34

E-cigarettes filled with toxic chemicals

More and more teenagers have been trying e-cigarettes in recent years. Now, a new study shows adolescents who use them are exposed to significant levels of chemicals that could potentially cause cancer. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports.

• Mar 6, 2018
• 01:44

Rise in HPV-related cancers

Public health experts are sounding the alarm about a rise in cancers caused by the HPV virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Feb 24, 2018
• 02:16

Vaping health risks

A new study from New York University has found that vaping using electronic cigarettes could damage your DNA, leading to higher risks of lung cancer, bladder cancer and heart disease. Dr. William Huang, an assistant professor of urology at NYU Langone Health who co-authored the study, speaks to CBSN about the risks associated with electronic cigarette smoke.

• Feb 21, 2018
• 03:52

Cancer warnings in coffee

A cup of coffee in California could soon come with a cancer warning. The Council for Education and Research on Toxics wants businesses to warn consumers about a possible cancer risk from coffee. John Blackstone reports.

• Feb 17, 2018
• 02:14

Cancer eye treatment

Three-year-old Dania Snyder has cancer of the eye, but doctors are trying to save her vision with a new technique. CBS Boston's Dr. Mallika reports.

• Jan 24, 2018
• 02:06

Mom's story of hope

A Southern California woman is especially grateful to be sharing her story of hope this Christmas. After a scary diagnosis during her third pregnancy, she risked her own health to ensure the safety of her unborn child. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.

• Dec 25, 2017
• 01:48

Cancer cluster in Florida?

Florida's Department of Health is looking into claims that a Gulf Coast school made hundreds of people sick from diseases like cancer. Health officials are asking alumni and faculty of the school affected by cancer to submit their health records. So far, the department says there is "no evidence Bayshore High School is the source of any disease clusters." Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Dec 19, 2017
• 04:12

Sen. McCain "doing well"

Sen. John McCain's son-in-law Ben Domenech said on "Face the Nation" Sunday that the Arizona senator is "doing well" and "in good spirits" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he's been hospitalized since Wednesday for side effects of his cancer treatment.

• Dec 17, 2017
• 00:48

Morning Rounds

In this week's Morning Rounds, CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a new study that looks at cancer cases where modifiable risk factors played a role and another study that looks at the physical activity of desk workers.

• Nov 25, 2017
• 05:21

Koppels raise awareness for COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the nation's third biggest killer after heart disease and cancer. About 150,000 Americans die of COPD each year. Among women, it is more deadly than breast and ovarian cancers combined. Ted Koppel focuses on the disease for a report next weekend on CBS "Sunday Morning." His wife, Grace Anne, was given only a few years to live when she was diagnosed 16 years ago. The Koppels join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why they're advocating for more research into prevention and treatment.

• Nov 20, 2017
• 06:11

Cancer treatment approved

A second version of a new cancer treatment that uses a patient's own cells to fight non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been approved by the FDA. Now 15,000 people may be eligible for the treatment. Dr. Tara Narula reports.

• Oct 22, 2017
• 02:01

Living Stronger on the water

Recovery on Water is a rowing group for Chicago women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have taken up the sport to improve their lives. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 02:13

Morning Rounds

CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Los Angeles to discuss a new report from the Centers for Disease Control that found obesity and being overweight was associated with an increased risk in at least 13 types of cancer, a revealing new poll about sleep and a potential new way to calm kids before surgery.

• Oct 7, 2017
• 04:58

Patient's donor denied U.S. visa

The family of a California grandmother says the government is standing in the way of her life-saving cancer treatment. Helen Huynh's doctors say she will die without a stem cell transplant. Her sister in Vietnam is a perfect match, but the U.S. Consulate has refused to give her a temporary visa so far. Carter Evans reports.

• Sep 22, 2017
• 03:10

Music therapy to help cancer patients

A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming in so many aspects. Staying positive and relaxed during treatment is a tremendous chore. But some hospitals are using music therapy to help patients combat stress.

• Sep 21, 2017
• 01:38

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