Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
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New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
Nurse makes pricey medical shirts for free
A common clothing item for cancer patients is a port shirt, which allows for easy access to the patient's chest for chemotherapy treatment. But they can cost over $100. So, nurse Whitney Carpenter of South Carolina's Levine Cancer Institute decided to make them herself to give to patients for free.
A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
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Princess Kate says she completed chemotherapy treatment for cancer; Apple unveils iPhone 16.
Princess Kate to resume limited public duties
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced Monday she has completed chemotherapy, six months after making her cancer diagnosis public. CBS News correspondent Tina Kraus has more from London on what's next for the British royal.
Princess Kate says she finished chemotherapy
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy and is "doing what [she] can to stay cancer free." Ramy Inocencio reports from London, where the princess also released a video with her family.
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Princess Kate gives health update
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, provided an update on her health Friday and announced she will attend the Trooping the Colour on Saturday, her first public appearance in months. In the statement, Kate said she's still undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and has "a few more months" of treatment left. CBS News' Ian Lee and royal contributor Amanda Foreman have more.
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what's being done to fix the problem.
Pharmacists warn of record drug shortages
Pharmacists in the U.S. are warning that hundreds of medications are in short supply. Among some of the most concerning are shortages of chemotherapy drugs and those needed for ADHD, like Adderall. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more.
Doctor explains Princess Kate's treatment
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what preventative chemotherapy means and what Princess Kate's recovery could look like.
Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis. What is preventative chemotherapy?
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
Niners coach faces bigger challenge than Super Bowl
Five years ago, San Francisco 49ers linebackers coach Johnny Holland was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke to Holland as he prepares for Super Bowl LVIII.
World's first gene therapy for sickle cell and thalassemia approved in U.K.
The first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease has been approved in the U.K., a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the disease.
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.
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
