CANCER

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a disease that affects 1 in 8 women in the United States.

While some doctors suggest getting a mammogram starting at the age of 40, one Central Florida breast cancer foundation disagrees.

The ex-health secretary - who backed Rishi Sunak in the leadership race - takes over at a crucial time.

It's the little moments in life, like playing with her 2-year-old son, that Dahlia McDonald no longer takes for granted after doctors diagnosed her with stage III breast cancer.

As a first step to early treatment, health workers who speak Haitian Creole are teaching people in Little Haiti how to test themselves for HPV, the virus that causes half of all cervical cancers.

Liam Gallagher is among those saying how pleased they are the musician said he is now in recovery.

A close encounter, or conjunction, between August's waning crescent moon and Venus occurs tonight when the two objects share the same right ascension.

Because sarcoma is a rare form of cancer, it has been dubbed the “forgotten” cancer. With July being Sarcoma Awareness Month, here is what you need to know about sarcoma and its signs.

This week’s Getting Results award winner is part of a program that makes sure cancer patients get to their appointments.

A new study has found clues about what's driving an increase in uterine cancer deaths, particularly among Black women.

When Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on Oct. 3, 2018, she never imagined the county she served as a firefighter and paramedic for six years would deny her any financial assistance provided under the law because she was diagnosed too soon.

When Tasha Hurst was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018 her life changed forever.

Colorectal cancer - cancers rooting from both the colon and the rectum - is the third most common cancer in the United States.

In the summer of 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup.

Florida health experts promote HPV vaccine, annual exams during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Florida's Republican governor recently defended his lack of public appearances during the omicron surge, saying he was with his wife who is undergoing cancer treatment, but a Democratic mayor of one of Florida's largest counties said that elected officials should be able to care for both their families and their constituents.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Occupational cancer is now the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing heart disease. January is now being dedicated as firefighter cancer awareness month. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) are partnering up to deliver targeted education and best practices and resources to reduce the impact of cancer on firefighters. The campaign will include factsheets, podcasts, survivor stories and training briefs, as well as online resources, such as daily training information and infographics that promote the program. “We must educate ourselves and do everything we can to prevent occupational cancer.

Our most enduring takeaway wasn’t so much the overwhelming beauty, what learned about this country and its people.

If more people get HPV vaccines and regular screenings, "cervical caner will become a rare disease," one of the study's authors says.

When Veteran Orange County paramedic Travis Brown was diagnosed with Bile Duct cancer last year, he was sure he would be eligible for financial help under SB 426., only to find his cancer was not on the list of 21 cancers covered under the legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2019.

Polk County firefighter says state law will help him in fight against cancer.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that his wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, prompting an outpouring of support from state leaders across the political spectrum.

Kids battling cancer across the globe have a new role model.

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.”.

Mosquitoes have been coming out in droves after recent heavy rains and crews from the Northwest Mosquito Abatement lab are working to track the increase in insects and monitor for West Nile virus. The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District is about 242 square miles, according to Assistant Director and Entomologist Patrick Irwin.

Downtown security concern as Lollapalooza nears

The McHenry County Conservation Foundation — with the help of the Illinois Audubon Society, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and individual donors — purchased the former Boy Scouts-owned Camp Lakota, a 160-acre parcel in Woodstock.

People enjoy various activities and food during the first Sundays on State block party between Lake and Madison on State Street in Chicago on July 11, 2021.

Read your July horoscope to reveal what's in store for you, from the astrologers at Tarot.com. The New Moon in Cancer on July 9 will put a focus on home and family for the first half of the month. There might be a new opportunity to move or to improve your relationship with a relative. Take advantage of it! — By Tarot.com Astrologers

The "Summer Kicks" event at Fosco Park Fieldhouse on the Near West Side, where new tennis shoes were distributed by the Chicago Housing Authority in partnership with the Chicago Park District and national nonprofit Operation Warm.

Humboldt Park’s Boathouse Cafe to remain closed as the Chicago Park District seeks new concessionaire.

Three law enforcement officers were shot early July 7, 2021 near the Chicago Police Department’s Morgan Park District station on the Southwest Side, an official said. One law enforcement officer was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center with a graze wound, a Chicago Fire Department official said.

While many are eager to get back to business in a neighborhood heavily reliant on tourism, there remains a sense of caution on several fronts.

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Chicago area as president, July 7, 2021, with a visit to northwest suburban Crystal Lake, where he will push a portion of his domestic agenda aimed at easing the financial burden on working- and middle-class families.

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 600,000, even as the vaccination drive has slashed daily cases and deaths and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom.

Pain in a teacher's hip was a symptom of lung cancer.

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)BERLIN – The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe, and the technology behind it will soon be used to fight another global scourge — cancer. AdAmid a scare in Europe this week over the coronavirus shot made by British-Swedish rival AstraZeneca, Tureci dismissed the idea that any corners were cut by those racing to develop a vaccine. “There is a very rigid process in place and the process does not stop after a vaccine has been approved,” she said. “We have several different cancer vaccines based on mRNA," said Tureci, who is BioNTech's chief medical officer. “You began with a drug to treat cancer in a single individual,” Steinmeier told the couple.

Montiero’s surgeon, Dr. Steve Williams of AdventHealth, specializes in urology and robotic surgery. AdNow, Montiero, who’s a first responder and U.S. Air Force veteran, wants to raise awareness about patient advocacy and preventative care. “It’s preventative care, don’t ignore the signs, take care of yourself, because if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else,” he said. Reminders about preventative care have become even more important since the start of the pandemic. He’s now sharing his story in an effort to encourage others not to neglect their health needs because they’re afraid to visit a health care facility during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Steve Williams, a urologist and robotic surgeon at AdventHealth, explained how he found Montiero’s tumor. But the next step, surgery on the tumor, would have to wait two months, something Montiero said terrified him. As you may well know, Montiero is back at work and doing well, but he will share more details about his recovery tomorrow on News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. Florida doctors have said for months that the hospitals are “very, very safe.” You can read more about hospital safety during the pandemic here. AdThe Mayo Clinic and CDC also offer tips on how to safely visit your doctor during the pandemic.

“To get cancer and then to get COVID and you’re told you can’t get chemo, your lifeline? “Hearing how thankful our patients are to continue their treatments, that keeps us going every day. Even when I’m walking patients outside, they’ll tell me, ‘Thank you. My family says thank you. I can’t say thank you enough.’”

The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:16 p.m. EST (1916 GMT) according to NASA. So in New York, where the day is about 10 hours long on Jan. 28, the moon rises before sunset. Going farther north, to Reykjavik, the moon rises at 3:51 p.m. local time, and the sun doesn't set until 5:02 p.m. Visible planetsThis sky map shows the Full Wolf Moon with planets and constellations as seen from New York City, on Jan. 28, 2021, at 8 p.m. local time. In fact, Jupiter is in conjunction with the sun on Jan. 28, meaning the planet will pass behind the sun from Earth's point of view.

13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral 2020 has been a tough year for many. Leave it to 13-year-old Lyric Jacks to lift our spirits with her inspiring social media message, all while battling cancer. Jericka Duncan has her story.

Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

Their findings build upon previous studies of women with breast cancer, in which strong social support improved patient outcomes. Are you interested in learning more about the Orlando Health Cancer Support Community? The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer for over 30 years. As part of this initiative to treat the whole person, we are pleased to announce that we have become an official affiliate of the Cancer Support Community. Learn more about the Orlando Health Cancer Support Community.

With that, they began distributing food packs in the impoverished neighborhoods in Dhaka. Eventually, they succeeded in bringing about 120 organizations and business houses under one umbrella for their aid campaign, Mission Save Bangladesh. Kadir spoke with The Associated Press as he and other volunteers visited a cancer hospital in Dhaka to distribute food packs. The group provided food packs to about 13,000 families and another 60,000 individuals. Abdullah Biswas, a father of a cancer patient in a specialized cancer hospital in Dhaka, was happy to get food packs.

When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.

TAMPA, Fla. A television news reporter in Florida is crediting an eagle-eyed viewer for noticing a lump on her neck and emailing her that she should get it checked out. Victoria Price, a reporter for WFLA in Tampa, followed the advice and was diagnosed with cancer. The viewer emailed Price last month, saying the lump reminded her of one she had had. Price, 28, an investigative reporter, said this week that her television station's catchphrase is 8 On Your Side." But the roles recently reversed when I found a viewer on MY side, and I couldnt be more grateful, Price said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. An Orlando girl who received a life-saving transplant has graduated preschool. [RELATED: Miracle match: Girl with rare form of cancer finds bone marrow donor]Chloe Bella Carvahlo was participating in online classes at the Morgan Center. Chloe received a life-saving blood stem cell transplant earlier this year that helped her body recover from the high-dose chemotherapy needed to treat her juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, also known as JMML. She had a chance to wear a cap and gown during her online graduation ceremony. Her mother said she had a bone marrow biopsy last week and she is still in remission.

One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer, but many don’t know how it develops, the most common forms or how it’s treated

Sensitive new prenatal blood tests can reveal surprising health information about the mother as well as the baby. In some cases, they've even discovered cancer. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.

An excerpt of Morley Safer's May 1973 report on the progress of immunotherapy and the search for a cure for cancer

Cancer "changes the way you look at the sunset" A leading role in "Homeland" has changed Mandy Patinkin's professional life, but before that, cancer altered his real world.

Cancer may never be wiped out, study shows Since 1971, the National Cancer Institute has spent $90 billion on research and treatments. Cancer expert Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether we can really find a cure for the disease.

Pancreatic cancer to become second most fatal cancer Lung cancer is currently the deadliest cancer, followed by colorectal and breast cancers. But as deaths from many cancers drop, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network predicts pancreatic cancer will rise from the fourth to the second leading cause of cancer death by 2020. Alexis Christoforous reports.