US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Bride returns to hospital that cured her childhood cancer
“I felt like I lived there, like it was my home. I felt so safe there. It’s so big, it’s a part of my story,” said Riley Wagner, now 23.
Kirstie Alley's death calls attention to colon cancer screenings
Actress Kirstie Alley died earlier this week after a short battle with colon cancer. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Dr. Nicole Wieghard, a colorectal surgeon, about the importance of screenings.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Dustin Diamond dies after battle with stage 4 cancer
Dustin Diamond, best known for his role on Saved by the Bell, has died at age 44. The actor was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell carcinoma cancer in January.
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg undergoing treatment for cancer
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, said she remains fully able to continue in her post.
Teen marries girlfriend after terminal cancer diagnosis
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Daughter writes message in snow to mom battling cancer
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
3 brothers all diagnosed with same eye cancer
All three of Angie and Aaron Rush’s sons have been diagnosed with the same rare form of eye cancer, called retinoblastoma.
Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
Man buys Super Bowl ad to thank vets who saved his dog
After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog's life.
US life expectancy rises for first time in 4 years
Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.