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.
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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.
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
"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.
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
A Dallas woman who beat a rare and aggressive cancer is being celebrated in a special way. The Dallas Stars Foundation recently honored her at a home game not just for her strength, but for the artwork that helped her heal.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
It's the season of giving, and one non-profit organization is providing its own version of a sleigh ride, one patient at a time.
Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.
The group, known as the Fort Worth Women's Art Circle, spent 30 days creating 30 paintings each.
Chemo and surgery failed to treat Diane Davis' advanced cancer. Things seemed hopeless until genetic testing found an unlikely culprit.
The FDA says more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication have been recalled over concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.
"It resonates because we've all had people affected by cancer," Gemmi Schottenheimer, wife of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, said.
The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Emily Robichau said her family prepared for the worst when her 1-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive tumor.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
As more people aged 45-49 are getting screened for colon cancer, more early stage diagnoses are being made, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
The warmth will continue with highs in the mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon, which will eventually reach the 90s by Thursday.
Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.
"Mentally, it's not a good feeling," Jordan Warbington said.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The warmth will continue with highs in the mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon, which will eventually reach the 90s by Thursday.
Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.
"Mentally, it's not a good feeling," Jordan Warbington said.
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Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.
Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth.
Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
