A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.

Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.

• May 9

Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.

Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.

• May 2

FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.

• May 2

High hopes for pancreatic cancer therapies

A new pancreatic cancer treatment is showing good signs of longer life expectancies. Dr. Deirdre Cohen joins with more details.

• Apr 30

Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.

• Apr 26

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, on his hopes for America's future

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse, living with cancer, sees an opportunity in living on a deadline

Former Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. But a promising new drug is giving him extra time to share his message with America.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview

Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.

• Apr 26

Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."

The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.

• Apr 24

Ben Sasse | Sunday on 60 Minutes

At 54, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. In a conversation with Scott Pelley, he shares his message on faith, family, AI, and a divided nation. Sunday on 60 Minutes.

• Apr 24

Wrestler battles cancer, now pursuing UFC title

A UFC fighter named Tatiana Suarez is competing in UFC 327 this weekend in Miami. Tony Dokoupil spoke with her.

• Apr 9

Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"

David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

• Mar 28

EPA aims for less limits on cancer-linked chemical

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to loosen the air pollution limits on a chemical called ethylene oxide, which plays a crucial role in sterilizing life-saving medical devices. But long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other kinds of cancers. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.

• Mar 16

A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.

Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.

• Mar 14

"Dear David": Everyday selfless acts

In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights three inspiring stories of everyday Americans: a priest who has found a second calling as a repairman, a cancer survivor who surprised his donor in-person on his wedding day and two former waitresses who are working to show their appreciation for the service industry.

• Mar 9

A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer

Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.

• Mar 7

Dempsey on colorectal cancer awareness

Patrick Dempsey, who starred on "Grey's Anatomy" for 11 seasons, is shining a light on colorectal cancer. The actor talks with "CBS Mornings" about the importance of early detection, his personal family connection to cancer and the death of his former "Grey's Anatomy" co-star, Eric Dane.

• Mar 3

College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer

Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.

• Feb 28

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.

• Feb 20

James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis

"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.

• Feb 12

James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.

• Feb 11

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism

Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.

• Feb 9

Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma

Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.

• Feb 7

Colorectal cancer deaths on the rise

While a new study finds fewer young people are dying of cancer, colorectal cancer is now the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under the age of 50. Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society, joined "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jan 28

Cancer survival at historic high: report

A new report found that the number of people surviving cancer is at a historic high. The new findings published by the American Cancer Society found that the five-year-survival rate for all cancers has reached 70% for the first time. That's up from just half in the mid 1970s. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

• Jan 13

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