NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Tampa 10-year-old thanks Tom Brady for helping him survive cancer battle
A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.
A 10-year-old cancer survivor got to thank his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer. The touching moment played out during Sunday night's Bucs game in Tampa when Brady caught up with the young fan after the game.
Dick Vitale faces second cancer battle
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
'Not giving up': Casey DeSantis makes first public appearance since breast cancer diagnosis
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Tampa lights up the night to fight metastatic breast cancer
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
Breast cancer patient crusades for others fighting the battle
Lavita Rodriguez thought the 2008 accident that left her paralyzed would be the toughest battle of her life, but ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and fight took on a whole new meaning.
Lavita Rodriguez thought the 2008 accident that left her paralyzed would be the toughest battle of her life, but ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and fight took on a whole new meaning.
Healthcare worker raises breast cancer awareness through Making Strides
Mammograms aren't comfortable. But Lois Nickel-Ward wants to make the patient's experience as easy as possible.
Mammograms aren't comfortable. But Lois Nickel-Ward wants to make the patient's experience as easy as possible.
Young breast cancer survivor documents her battle through Instagram
Emily Rhoads used her Instagram account as a diary to detail every step of her fight with breast cancer.
Emily Rhoads used her Instagram account as a diary to detail every step of her fight with breast cancer.
Tampa doctor studying what's behind lung cancer in non-smokers
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Tampa clinic is 1 of 2 in U.S. using bladeless, electron-beam therapy to treat skin cancer
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
Veteran Lakeland officer beats brain cancer three times
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Free skin cancer screenings at Clearwater Beach
Moffitt Cancer Center's Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings at the Pier 60 Pavilion at Clearwater Beach on Saturday, July 31st from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Moffitt Cancer Center's Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings at the Pier 60 Pavilion at Clearwater Beach on Saturday, July 31st from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Skin cancer on people of color is harder to detect, doctors warn
Doctors say skin cancer in people of color can show up in unexpected places and can be harder to spot, so sunscreen and exams are important.
Doctors say skin cancer in people of color can show up in unexpected places and can be harder to spot, so sunscreen and exams are important.