Cancer - Videos

A new study suggests mammograms may not be reducing the death rate from breast cancer as much as previously thought.

New mammography guidelines may be missing cancers in younger women.

Thanks to the advances in genetic testing... many women are finding out if they're predisposed to breast cancer.

There is news about a lifesaving drug that could be a game changer in the fight against breast cancer. Should women take Tamoxifen for twice as long as they do now?

Genetic testing is helping many women become pro-active about their health. Doctors say knowing whether they are predisposed to a certain type of cancer gives patients an opportunity to plan ahead. Dr. Bruce Hensel reports.

New digital mammogram is more accurate than others.

Women diagnosed with breast cancer may be more likely to develop diabetes.

Cancer survivor shows her reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy, to help women make better decisions.

Police officer fighting breast cancer continued to how up for duty until it became physically impossible.

A shortage of chemotherapy drugs may have caused more patients to relapse.

Genetics are known to play a role in your risk for cancer -- but your parents' age when they were diagnosed is also a factor.

Dr. Nancy Snyderman takes a comprehensive look at cancer in this country.

Many smokers start out the New Year with great intentions of quitting -- but most relapse if they can't get help. Erika Edwards reports on the pitfalls of quitting smoking.

The money spent on breast cancer screening for older women may be unwarranted.

The hallmark of sickle cell disease -- misshapen red blood cells -- may be used to help fight cancerous tumors.

There is big news in the war on cancer, including a stunning progress report on how many lives are being saved.

The American Cancer Society says annual CT scans of the lungs are an effective screening tool for lung cancer among smokers.

A new report reveals cancer is now the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the US.

The nation's largest cancer hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, has announced it's pouring $3 billion into a major push to cure several types of cancer over the next decade.

A new study finds drinking at least one alcoholic beverage a day increases a woman's risk for breast cancer by 5%. Drinking more than that can boost the risk by 50%!

Dr. Nancy Reports on Singer Sheryl Crow as she had to deal with a brain tumor, one that is more common that you might think, especially for women in a certain age group.

Dr. Nancy Sndyerman reports on a story from the world of medicine that could end up affecting every American.

Studies show four hours of exercise per week decreased risk of death and recurrence in breast cancer patients by up to 34 percent. Doreen Gentzler reports.

There's a growing body of evidence that shows a daily aspirin can help prevent and treat many types of cancers. But experts say this doesn't mean the majority of us should start taking the drug as a way of warding off deadly diseases.

The fact that 16-year-old Jonathan Muniz is playing his saxophone is incredible. Just three weeks ago, he became one of the first teens in the world to undergo robotic surgery for lung cancer.

The FDA has approved new drugs to treat breast cancer and multiple myeloma.

HPV is causing a rise in throat cancer cases. Monica Robins reports.

Eating a diet rich in vitamins C, E and selenium could help significantly cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Researchers are trying to determine whether diagnostic imaging tests, like CT scans and MRIs, help stage 4 cancer patients.

A 19-year-old cancer survivor from Maryland matched five numbers to win a $250,000 prize from Mega Millions. Nick Ruth has been in remission from leukemia for four years. And as Kim Dacey reports, the teen is paying it forward.