Legacy Lane photography exhibit honors cancer survivors

Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. 

Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday. 

Merck cancer shot gets FDA approval: What to know

The FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex, a faster, under-the-skin cancer treatment offering convenience and flexibility. Here's what we know.

New FDA-approved pill offers hope for rare, deadly brain cancer

The FDA has approved a new drug called Modeyso for the treatment of diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive brain and spinal cord cancer. 

Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

Rare cancer on the rise in younger patients; survivor shares warning

August marks Appendiceal Cancer Awareness Month. It's a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer with only 3,000 patients in the U.S. diagnosed annually. 

Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment

The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.

Women delaying mammograms risk not getting early breast cancer diagnosis

A 2024 survey in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal found nearly 40 percent of women would delay screenings based on what they know about them, including potential risks and benefits.

Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds

A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.

Gaither High football team rallies around coach after cancer diagnosis

Greg Callahan’s voice has a way of carrying over the football field at Gaither High School, and it has been ever since he played for the Cowboys in the early 90s. 

Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

Bay Area widow honors husband who died of brain cancer, Moffitt patients with inspirational rock garden

When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.

Doctors urge getting checked as colon cancer rises in the U.S.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.