Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posts pic after cancer surgery: 'No pain, no gain'
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is in a fighting mood after surgery removing cancer cells from his face.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's great-granddaughter, Desiree S. Anzalone, dead at 31
Desiree S. Anzalone, the great-granddaughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Sr. has died after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She was 31.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Washington head coach Ron Rivera diagnosed with form of skin cancer: report
Washington's head football coach has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer following a self-check. This story was first reported by ESPN.
Woman solicits donations for cancer on social media, but authorities say she never had Hodgkin's
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
English girl beats leukemia, rings 'end of treatment bell' and celebrates in COVID-19 lockdown
A seven-year-old English girl celebrated the end of her leukemia treatments with her family in quarantine on May 4, ringing an ‘End of Treatment’ bell in her home – instead of at the hospital – to mark the occasion.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Cancer screenings plummet in US amid coronavirus pandemic: report
Medical tests for detecting and monitoring certain diseases have greatly decreased in the U.S. during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report on Tuesday.
Study finds dairy consumption associated with higher risk of breast cancer in women
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.