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EPA moves to weaken air pollution limits for chemical linked to cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to loosen the air pollution limits on a chemical called ethylene oxide, which plays a crucial role in sterilizing life-saving medical devices. But long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other ...

CBS America

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Trump says chief of staff diagnosed with early stage breast cancer

President Donald Trump announced on social media that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Trump also said Wiles would continue to work full time.

CBS America

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Colorectal cancer awareness month: important symptoms to watch

A local doctor shares important colorectal cancer symptoms to watch out for as more young people get diagnosed.

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Yale School of Medicine study shows exercise can slow tumor growth

The study focused on breast cancer and melanoma and found that fitness before cancer was protective.

News 12

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Deaths of Van Der Beek, O'Hara spark searches for colorectal cancer

The death of actor James Van Der Beek and the revelation of the late Catherine O'Hara's private colorectal cancer battle has many Americans searching for more information on the dangerous disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline...

CBS America

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Cancer cases rising across EU as health spending surges

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden.

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Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancer

It was part of the Goal Getters campaign, launched last year in a joint initiative by Gavi vaccine alliance, CAF, and UEFA.

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AI better at catching early breast cancer than humans: Study

AI-supported screenings are better at detecting early stages of breast cancer than human-only screenings, says a new Swedish study published in the Lancet medical journal. Canadian doctors and radiologists now want to see the technology ...

CBC News

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Cancer patient with Stage 4 diagnosis raises concerns about wait times

A mother of two with Stage 4 breast cancer is speaking out about the wait to see an oncologist. She fears a two-month delay might have cost her her future. As CBC’s Katie DeRosa reports, B.C.'s premier says while things are getting bette...

CBC News

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Artwork curated by students offers comfort for cancer patients

Students and staff in Algoma University’s visual arts program have curated more than 50 pieces of art for the Algoma District Cancer Program at Sault Area Hospital.

CBC News

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Number of people surviving cancer is at historic high, report finds

A new report found that the number of people surviving cancer is at a historic high. The new findings published by the American Cancer Society found that the five-year-survival rate for all cancers has reached 70% for the first time. Tha...

CBS America

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Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, dies at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an environmental journalist, has died at the age of 35 following a battle with cancer, the JFK Library Foundation announced Tuesday.

CBS News

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King Charles to reduce cancer treatments

King Charles III, who shared his cancer diagnosis with the world in February 2024, announced Friday that he would be scaling back his treatment after his doctors have seen success. The monarch also pushed for people to get early screenin...

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U of Sask. grad using AI models to detect cancer

Sakib Mostafa is a University of Saskatchewan grad who faced his fears about artificial intelligence and began a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University building AI models to detect cancer. He joined Saskatoon Morning to talk abo...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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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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