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WHO, Uzbekistan’s first lady push for 60% cancer survival by 2030

First ladies from many countries and global health experts united on improving health systems, ensuring the urgent steps needed to prevent tragedy

Euronews

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WHO, Uzbekistan’s First Lady push for 60% cancer survival by 2030

First ladies from many countries and global health experts united on improving health systems, ensuring the urgent steps needed to prevent tragedy.

Euronews

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Program helps children diagnosed with cancer survive late effects

Almost 500,000 cancer survivors were diagnosed when they were under the age of 20, according to National Cancer Institute research from 2020. Northwell Health's Survivors Facing Forward program is offering long-term care for children who...

CBS America

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U.S. funding cuts shut Canadian children out of brain cancer trials

The U.S. government is not renewing funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, a network of experts focused on improving treatments for brain tumors, and Toronto's SickKids Hospital has had to stop enrolling kids in some new trial...

CBC News

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Leading breast cancer surgeon sings to her patients

Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients. Elizabeth Cook has the story.

CBS News

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Alarming rise in late-stage cancer diagnoses among Americans under 50

There is growing attention being paid to the number of people under the age of 50 being diagnosed with cancer in the United States.

Al Jazeera

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Lack of prostate cancer screening may have led to jump in diagnoses

A new study from the American Cancer Society says prostate cancer diagnoses increased over the past five years after a national task force recommended against routine screening for men over 70 in 2012.

CBS News

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Data for pancreatic cancer vaccine generates hope

Early data for a new vaccine for pancreatic cancer is generating some hope among patients and researchers.

Scripps Local

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Dallas Cowboys owner reveals cancer battle

Jerry Jones opened up about his secret, 10-year battle with Stage 4 melanoma. He credits an experimental treatment with saving his life.

Fox News

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Africa's first genetic database tackles cancer research gap

Fewer than 3% of the genomes used in global cancer research come from Africa. This glaring gap leaves many treatments less effective for people of African descent. Yet the continent records more than 700,000 cancer deaths each year.

France 24

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What's fueling the rise of colon cancer in young people?

The number of colon cancer cases in U.S. adults under the age of 54 has sharply increased over the last decade, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Go...

CBS America

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Colon cancer cases nearly doubled in four years among Americans 45-49

A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases among Americans ages 45 to 49 has nearly doubled. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

CBS America

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Liver cancer crisis looming as prevention lags, says Lancet report

A new report from The Lancet reveals that three out of five liver cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, with obesity-related cases on the rise.

Africanews

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Breast cancer rates are rising, could alcohol consumption be the cause?

Breast cancer rates are on the rise, and doctors fear that alcohol could be a big reason why. CNN’s Meg Tirrell speaks to an expert to learn more about this under-discussed link.

CNN

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Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap

Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of the University of Virginia's cancer center.

CBS News

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How to limit skin cancer risk when working outside

A study shows that outdoor workers have a higher risk of developing skin cancer than the rest of the American population. We spoke with a leading dermatologist about why these dangers are prevalent, and how to mitigate the risk for those...

The Weather Channel

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Prehistoric reptiles could help treat cancer

Asian monitor lizards are a common sight in the Thai capital, Bangkok, thriving on the waste of a mega-city. Many Thais believe they bring bad luck, but scientists think they could be the key to unlocking new cancer treatments.

Al Jazeera

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Princess Kate opens up about cancer treatment, recovery

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a personal statement regarding her cancer treatment and recovery. Kate, as she is widely referred to, said patients recovering from cancer "put on a sort of brave face." It is not known what type of...

CBS News

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Biden thanks supporters following prostate cancer diagnosis

Former President Joe Biden is thanking supporters after announcing his prostate cancer diagnosis on Sunday. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the latest details on Biden's diagnosis.

CBS News

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No cure for Biden's prostate cancer: Doctors

Prostate cancer specialists said former U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement that he has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones means the cancer is no longer curable, but there are tre...

Reuters

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This AI is creating cancer-killing molecules

The hunt for cancer-combatting antibodies normally relies upon human lab scientists combing through vast amounts of data. LabGenius’ automated AI robotic system has disrupted that process.

CNN

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Top EU court orders Italy to tackle mafia-caused pollution

A top European court has come down hard on Italy, ruling that it has violated the right to life of 2.9 million citizens living in a toxic waste-polluted area around Naples. Mafia informants directed police to specific sites where toxic r...

Euronews

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Breakthroughs in AI helping to design life-saving drugs faster

A team of scientists at the University of Toronto have successfully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) tools to speed up the process of discovering new possible cancer treatments, from years to just a month.

CNN

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces her cancer in remission

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, revealed in a social media post on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission about ten months after she first announced her diagnosis.

CBS News

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AI is shaping cancer treatment in the UAE

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is using AI to revolutionize cancer treatment. Dr. Wesam Ahmed shares how AI helps detect cancer earlier, guides doctors in diagnosis, and improves patient outcomes.

CNN

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Princess Kate declares she’s cancer-free in polished, positive video

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has finished her chemotherapy treatment, and will gradually be returning to public life. She shared the update, and reflections on her battle, in a rare, polished and positive video with her family.

CBC News

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Ukrainian cancer patients evacuated to France

Relief for about 20 Ukrainian children and their families. On Tuesday morning, 20 Ukrainian children suffering from cancer have been dispatched to French hospitals.

France 24

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Mission to evacuate young cancer patients in Ukraine

A group of Canadians is taking on the complex challenge of evacuating young cancer patients in Ukraine and bringing them safely to hospitals in Canada where they can continue to receive life-saving treatments.

CBC News