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Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says

Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says

A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.

August 1, 2024 10:09am EDT
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

October 17, 2023 10:02am EDT
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

June 26, 2023 10:22am EDT
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video

Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."

June 8, 2023 7:08am EDT
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

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.

January 13, 2023 10:44am EST
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

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.

January 11, 2023 8:40am EST
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

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.

January 2, 2023 10:39am EST
Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Couple battling cancer both die on same day

Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.

December 26, 2022 4:21pm EST
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

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.

December 16, 2022 6:21pm EST
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her

‘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.

December 13, 2022 10:07am EST
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find

Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find

The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.

November 15, 2022 1:15pm EST
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.

November 15, 2022 8:09am EST
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests

Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests

An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.

November 2, 2022 2:15pm EDT
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds

Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds

Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.

October 20, 2022 7:53am EDT
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds

Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds

The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.

October 17, 2022 12:30pm EDT
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know

Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know

Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.

October 14, 2022 10:53am EDT
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart

Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart

Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.

October 12, 2022 12:06pm EDT
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer

Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer

Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.

October 10, 2022 8:55am EDT
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday

Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday

Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.

October 10, 2022 6:21am EDT
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says

Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says

The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.

September 26, 2022 1:44pm EDT
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