Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings

Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.

New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds

A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer

President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.

Local cancer survivor raising funds to find less toxic cancer treatments after experiencing heart failure

Chemotherapy helped a local Chester County teen beat cancer, but it also caused damage to his heart. Despite needing a heart transplant, he is raising money to help find less toxic therapies for cancer patients.

US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.

What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.

Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests

Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.