Study sheds light on prostate cancer racial disparity

A survey of men with prostate cancer finds some striking differences in how African-American and white men view their treatment priorities

• Jun 6, 2017

Blood cancer treatment called "revolutionary"

Results of two small studies of a new cell and gene therapy for multiple myeloma are being lauded as unprecedented

• Jun 5, 2017

Study finds this may boost cancer survival more than many drugs

Speaking up about side effects like nausea and fatigue as early as possible could have a substantial impact on survival, new study suggests

• Jun 5, 2017

New drugs show promise against multiple cancers

For prostate cancer, treatment will change "pretty much overnight," said one expert

• Jun 5, 2017

Newton-John says she has breast cancer, cancels tour

The singer announced that she was diagnosed with the disease again and is canceling her June tour

• May 31, 2017

One cancer is linked to highest suicide risk

The disease is serious but "what's not out there is that patients with early stage disease are highly curable"

• May 24, 2017

Brad Grey, former Paramount chief, is dead at 59

The former mogul's passing -- as well as his health issues -- came as a surprise to many in the entertainment industry

• May 15, 2017

Nancy Borowick's portrait of a family

The photographer documented her parents' simultaneous struggles against cancer, and captured their unbreakable bond, and her family's boundless love

• May 14, 2017

Cancer family: Joined in illness

Photographer Nancy Borowick's book, "The Family Imprint," chronicles her parents' strong bond as they simultaneously battled stage IV cancer, side by side

• May 14, 2017
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J&J hit with $110 million verdict in baby powder suit

The record-setting amount is awarded to a Virginia woman now suffering from ovarian and liver cancer

• May 5, 2017

Cancer-stricken dad marks future milestones with kids

"Cancer takes away your strength and your energy, but it can't take away your love, your light or your faith"

• May 3, 2017

Val Kilmer confirms cancer rumors

Val Kilmer has revealed that he had cancer

• May 1, 2017

Photo of husband's devotion goes viral

Husband set up table at cancer-stricken wife's door to keep her company while she was in isolation after radiation treatments

• Apr 27, 2017

FDA cracks down on bogus cancer treatments

The agency has issued warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies peddling dozens of products

• Apr 26, 2017

Scott Baio explains Erin Moran comments

Scott Baio is clarifying remarks he made about his late “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi” co-star Erin Moran

• Apr 25, 2017

7th-grader tests cancer-fighting chemicals in green tea

“We’re very far off from finding a cure for humans... but this really does advance the research," 12-year-old's dad says

• Apr 17, 2017

Panel updates guidelines for prostate cancer screening

Expert panel has softened its position on routine prostate cancer screening

• Apr 11, 2017

Parents' smoking tied to genetic changes in kids with cancer

New research finds the strongest associations in children whose parents smoked during their infancy

• Apr 10, 2017

Teen model beats ovarian cancer, inspires others

Peyton Linafelter's doctor said ovarian cancer is practically unheard of in someone so young, and now she's overcome the disease

• Apr 7, 2017

The cost of cancer: new drugs show success at a steep price

One expert says cancer drugs "don't compete on price" partly because of insurance plans and exclusivity

• Apr 3, 2017

Promising new lymphoma treatment gets fast-tracked by FDA

CAR-T immunotherapy "puts a GPS navigation" on the patient's own immune cells to attack the cancer

• Mar 31, 2017

Vitamin D and cancer risk: New study raises doubts

In clinical trial, women took triple the daily recommended dose of vitamin D to see if it would help ward off cancer

• Mar 29, 2017

Random mutations blamed for big role in cancer

A new study looks at how many cases of cancer are due to random genetic errors, and how many could be prevented

• Mar 24, 2017

Cancer survivor inspires hope with global trek

Sean Swarner is gearing up for his trip to the North Pole after visiting the South Pole and scaling the tallest mountain on each continent

• Mar 23, 2017

9 deaths linked to rare cancer from breast implants

FDA says cases involve both silicone and saline breast implants; certain types may be riskier

• Mar 23, 2017

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