Oct 28, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said Monday that a cancerous tumor was discovered on his bladder this offseason but he is now cancer free after his…
About 40% of people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)—a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of your lungs—have metastatic disease at the time of their diagnosis. Metastatic NSCLC refers to lung cancer that has spread to areas of the body, such as the bones or liver, that are further from the lungs…
Karen Peterson was diagnosed with stage 1 triple-negative breast cancer in 2015. After undergoing three months of chemotherapy with difficult side effects, she made the decision to get a voluntary double mastectomy to remove the cancer. By 2017, her cancer had returned aggressively. She had tumors in her pelvis, lungs, and spine. Peterson was diagnosed…
Uterine cancer occurs when cells in the uterus, a hollow organ in the female reproductive system where a fetus develops during normal pregnancy, mutate and grow uncontrollably. Uterine cancer most commonly starts in the endometrium. Some research suggests that hormones and gene mutations may play a role in the development of uterine cancer. Still, more…
Uterine cancer develops in the tissues of the uterus, the hollow organ in the pelvis where a fetus could grow and develop during pregnancy. There are two main types of uterine cancer. The most common type is endometrial cancer. The other type is uterine sarcoma. The two main types of uterine cancer are endometrial cancer…
Cancer deaths have dropped by 33% over the last three decades, in large part due to advancements in prevention, diagnostic tools, and treatments. Clinical trials help drive these innovations, but new research suggests participation levels aren’t where they should be. Despite their importance, only about 2-5% of adult cancer patients join clinical trials, with Black…
Metastatic prostate cancer is also referred to as stage 4 or advanced prostate cancer. It’s cancer that began in the prostate, a gland located under the bladder of people assigned male at birth, and has spread to distant areas of the body, such as the lymph nodes or bones. Prostate cancer may include bladder symptoms…
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; A Philadelphia Eagles player’s helmet rests on the field after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman is “in the fight of his life,” battling a rare and aggressive cancer, according to his agent….
Katie Doble was diagnosed with stage 1A ocular melanoma in the spring of 2013. Ocular melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the eye, specifically in the melanin (pigment)-producing cells. At the time of Doble’s diagnosis, treatment options for her cancer were very limited. She underwent radiation treatment, but her cancer progressed…
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help in early detection and effective treatment. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. About…
