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.
USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.
The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.
Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page
A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.
A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.
Moffitt expert explains the ABCDE melanoma check
Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.
Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Washington Football Team Coach Ron Rivera rings bell after final cancer treatment
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
Breast cancer survivor says pandemic may have saved her
Patti Greene's hair salon has the tools needed to help women look better, but she has one item that could make them think about their health. It's a prosthetic she created that shows what a breast cancer lump feels like.
Patti Greene's hair salon has the tools needed to help women look better, but she has one item that could make them think about their health. It's a prosthetic she created that shows what a breast cancer lump feels like.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
'Walking Funds the Cure,' aimed at fundraising pediatric cancer research, will go virtual this year
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many organizations, especially when it comes to fundraising.
'Mom, be brave': Daughter leaves sweet message in snow for mother battling cancer
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Navigating intimacy after mastectomy
Pamela Couse is in a good place these days. She cherishes her roles as grandmother, mother, and wife. She's grateful after surviving a difficult punch delivered through testing a few years ago.
Pamela Couse is in a good place these days. She cherishes her roles as grandmother, mother, and wife. She's grateful after surviving a difficult punch delivered through testing a few years ago.