Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Cancer survivor overcomes fears to cross the finish line
Triathlons are a massive undertaking for any person, but one group of women is doing it together. Tim Van Vooren goes Beyond the Game with one woman who is overcoming one of her biggest fears to cross the finish line.
Triathlons are a massive undertaking for any person, but one group of women is doing it together. Tim Van Vooren goes Beyond the Game with one woman who is overcoming one of her biggest fears to cross the finish line.
Harley-Davidson breast cancer ride for Komen, hundreds participate
House of Harley-Davidson celebrated women in motorcycling Saturday – with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen to fight breast cancer.
House of Harley-Davidson celebrated women in motorcycling Saturday – with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen to fight breast cancer.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Vince Lombardi Cancer Golf Classic: Star athletes raise funds
Wisconsin's athletes came out for a good cause, playing in the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic on Saturday.
Wisconsin's athletes came out for a good cause, playing in the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic on Saturday.
Vince Lombardi Cancer Golf Classic: Star athletes raise funds
Wisconsin's athletes came out for a good cause, playing in the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic on Saturday.
Wisconsin's athletes came out for a good cause, playing in the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic on Saturday.
Burbank mom battling cancer denied care by insurance company
A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by her insurance company.
A Burbank mom battling cancer discusses getting life-saving care denied by her insurance company.
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Shortage of chemotherapy drugs in U.S. leaves doctors to make tough decisions
Lawmakers say the country is only using half of its drug manufacturing capacity right now.
Lawmakers say the country is only using half of its drug manufacturing capacity right now.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Brewers visit Aurora breast cancer patients in West Allis
Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Nationwide chemo medication shortage, Milwaukee patient impacted
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
Nationwide chemo medication shortage, Milwaukee patient impacted
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
Nationwide chemo medication shortage, Milwaukee patient impacted
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.