Breast cancer passes lung cancer as most commonly diagnosed

Despite the increase in breast cancer diagnoses, lung cancer remains the most deadly, a study found.

• Feb 4, 2021

Teacher doesn't miss class during cancer treatment

Kelly Klein, a kindergarten teacher in Minnesota, is tackling virtual learning while battling ovarian cancer. She's showing up to her virtual classroom, even while undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital. Chip Reid shares her story.

• Jan 26, 2021

Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, has died at 75

Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.

• Jan 19, 2021

Doctor cancels cancer patients' medical debt

When Dr. Omar Atiq saw how much some of his cancer patients were paying for treatment, he decided he didn't need the money, they did. So, he canceled their medical debt — about $650,000 in total.

• Jan 13, 2021

Female veterans blame toxic base for illness

A six-month CBS News investigation has revealed that female veterans who served at a remote base after 9/11 report high rates of reproductive health issues, including cancers. They were among thousands of U.S. troops who passed through the base known as K2 to support missions in nearby Afghanistan. Catherine Herridge reports.

• Jan 13, 2021

Doctor clears $650,000 in medical debt for patients

"Patients wanted to pay, but they just didn't have the ability to pay. And at the same time, the country was in the grip ... of the COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated lives in more ways than one," Dr. Omar Atiq told CBS News.

• Jan 8, 2021

Doctor cancels medical debt for cancer patients

Dr. Omar Atiq recently gave a life-changing gift to the cancer patients receiving treatment at his Arkansas clinic. The doctor canceled their medical debt – totalling $650,000.

• Jan 8, 2021

Stars raise money for girl battling cancer

13-year-old Lyric Jacks has been fighting brain cancer for more than two years. Despite this, she's gone viral for her singing and dancing. Jericka Duncan shows how Lyric is winning celebrities' hearts through her spirited social media posts.

• Dec 15, 2020

13-year-old goes viral amid cancer battle

2020 has been a tough year for many. Leave it to 13-year-old Lyric Jacks to lift our spirits with her inspiring social media message, all while battling cancer. Jericka Duncan has her story.

• Dec 13, 2020

Artists raising cancer awareness for Lyric Jacks

Some of the world's top DJs are raising awareness about a rare form of cancer. They were inspired by a teen girl named Lyric, who is putting up an inspiring fight against the disease. Jericka Duncan has her story.

• Dec 13, 2020

Volunteer helps change man's life

Earlier this year, Beth Eiglarsh signed up to volunteer with Pandemic of Love, an organization that pairs people in need with people who can help. She was paired with Sean Noriega, a former teacher who left work after his cancer diagnosis. After sending Noriega a package, Eiglarsh ended up changing his life. Now he calls her his guardian angel.

• Dec 9, 2020

Routine cancer screenings during a pandemic

Preventative cancer screenings in the United States have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, medical oncologist at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins CBSN to discuss how to safely proceed with cancer screenings.

• Dec 7, 2020

Tributes to Chadwick Boseman pour in on birthday

"Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today," tweeted Mark Ruffalo.

• Nov 29, 2020

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer is extremely hard to detect and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Julie Fleshman, the president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Network, joins with more information.

• Nov 23, 2020

Alex Trebek's widow shares message after star's death

She also posted a sweet photo from the couple's wedding in 1990, which appears to show Alex putting a wedding band on her finger.

• Nov 12, 2020

Washington Football Team head coach finishes cancer treatment

Rivera celebrated a his win over cancer with a hall full of doctors and nurses cheering him on.

• Oct 26, 2020

Cancers may be linked to contaminated airbase

A CBS News investigation reveals new evidence in the cases of service members who believe their rare cancers and other illnesses stem from time served on a remote base after 9/11. They say they were exposed to toxic materials at a former Soviet airbase in Uzbekistan known as K2, located about 100 miles from Afghanistan. Catherine Herridge reports.

• Oct 26, 2020

Jerry Jeff Walker, singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Walker emerged from New York's Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s and he was a founding member of the band Circus Maximus.

• Oct 24, 2020

Trump falsely claims wind energy "kills all the birds"

"I know more about wind than you do," Mr. Trump said during the presidential debate, erroneously claiming it "kills all the birds."

• Oct 23, 2020

Jeff Bridges says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma

The Oscar-winning actor said he's starting treatment and the "prognosis is good."

• Oct 20, 2020

Eddie Van Halen has died at age 65

Eddie Van Halen, iconic guitarist and founding member of the popular rock band bearing his name, has died at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. CBS Los Angeles has more.

• Oct 6, 2020

Breast cancer screenings plummet during COVID

The coronavirus pandemic is delaying critical breast cancer diagnoses and one study found that 285,000 breast cancer exams were missed during the peak months of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the importance of early detection, especially during COVID-19.

• Oct 1, 2020

First man cured of HIV has died of cancer

Brown was known as the "Berlin patient" because he was living in the German city when he received a treatment that apparently cured him.

• Sep 30, 2020

Remembering the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87 after battling pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was an icon in the fight for women’s rights even before she became a Supreme Court justice. Paula Reid has more on her groundbreaking career and legacy.

• Sep 19, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at her home in Washington Friday night from complications related to pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Known as a fighter, Ginsburg dedicated much of her career to advancing women's rights. She argued several landmark sexual discrimination cases before serving on the nation's highest court for 27 years as the second woman ever appointed. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford looks at the icon's legacy.

• Sep 19, 2020

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