Jill Biden visits Madison; cancer efforts, education the focus

First lady Jill Biden travels to Madison on Thursday, Aug. 31 – capping a three-stop visit around the Midwest. The visit will be focused on cancer and education.

Cancer in people under 50 increases 'substantially:' study

The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

Cancer in people under 50 increases
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The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

JCC pediatric cancer camp provides patients with much-needed break

The Jewish Community Center's Rainbow Day Camp offered pediatric cancer patients a summer camp opportunity and much-needed break Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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."

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.

Vince Lombardi Cancer Golf Classic: Star athletes raise funds
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Wisconsin's athletes came out for a good cause, playing in the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Golf Classic on Saturday.

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.