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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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Health advocates push to lower colorectal cancer screening age

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early. Health advocates are pushing to lower the screening age, something a new study suggests could prevent thousands of cases and deaths.

CBC News

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How early detection of prostate cancer can save lives

June is Men's Health Awareness Month, and prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses for men in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss symptoms, screenings and treatments.

CBS America

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Cancer research faces steep funding cuts under Trump's proposed budget

The National Cancer Institute could see nearly 40% of its funding slashed under President Trump's 2026 budget proposal. Former Cancer Moonshot official Dr. Kamal Menghrajani joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what's at stake.

CBS America

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Studies: Exercise, good diet may improve cancer patient outcomes

Exercise can improve survival rates in colon cancer patients, according to a new study by the New England Journal of Medicine. Another study by the American Society of Clinical Oncology suggests that melanoma patients on high-fiber diets...

CBS News

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Exercise can improve colon cancer recovery, study suggests

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that including exercise as part of colon cancer recovery can help reduce the risk of a relapse and lead to longer survival.

CBC 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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Doctor breaks down possible treatment for Biden’s cancer

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office, and it has spread to his bones. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist from Orlando Health, explains the...

CNN

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Teal Health CEO on FDA approval of new at-home cancer test

Kara Egan founded Teal Health during the pandemic, looking to make it easier for women to get preventive cervical cancer screening more easily. Five years later, the FDA has approved the startup’s self-administered HPV testing wand, whic...

CNBC

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Cancer misinformation 'outperforms' medical facts on social media

When it comes to information related to cancer, misinformation shared on social media often has more reach than medical facts, according to a study published in the American Cancer Society Journals.

CBS News

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Investigating the rise of fake cancer cures online

Dr. Stacy Loeb joins the CBS News Confirmed team to break down how misinformation about cancer treatments like the claims seen in the Netflix series "Apple Cider Vinegar" can spread faster than medical facts.

CBS News

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Immunotherapy breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients

Dr. Jon LaPook reports on new clinical trial findings that suggest some cancer patients could bypass chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery thanks to promising advances in immunotherapy.

CBS News

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What to know about rising cancer rates

Cancer deaths have been in a steady decline over the last two decades, but there are troubling trends in the National Cancer Institute's new report. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look.

CBS News

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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