Misunderstandings About Breast Cancer Remain Despite Developments In Detection, Treatment
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The first misconception is that breast cancer is one disease.
There was an emotional reunion Tuesday between a cancer patient and two police officers who jumped in to help the young woman in a difficult moment.
After her Instagram post about the experience gained traction, Demassi was able to find and meet with the officers this weekend to thank them personally.
Gabriela DeMassi says two NYPD officers volunteered to escort her and her parents through Thursday morning's jam
The FDA announced on Thursday that Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling several batches of their Losartan Potassium tablets.
NDMA is the same carcinogen that prompted a massive recall of several blood pressure medications in July.
According to the FDA on Friday, small amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine – or NDMA – were discovered in the drug Zantac.
Jake Warnock had his best friend's initials along with the number one shaved into his buzzed brown hair.
Doctors analyzed 11 international studies to uncover a link between IUDs and the chances of ovarian cancer.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicks off at 9 a.m. at 77th Street and Central Park West on Sept. 8.
Mutations of these genes can increase the risk of cancer CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reports.
Doctors used what's called precision medicine, an example of how cancer therapy has evolved to take the whole patient into account.
As a single Republican senator stops the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund from receiving funding, first responders are again grieving the loss of one of New York's Bravest.
Members of the CBS2 team join 'Sisters For The Cure' at a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research.
Lou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
Doctors say cancer patients who have received the vaccine are getting partial and complete remissions.
The goal is to raise $1,000,000 for the fund, which connects young cancer patients with care near their homes.
The legendary game show host said that some of his tumors have shrunk by more than 50 percent since he revealed he was battling stage-4 pancreatic cancer.
The final radiation treatment for 4-year-old Audrina Hatton-Wright is over, but now she's looking to take her cancer battle to New York City.
Dr. Terman, a professor of molecular genetics, has figured out how to do this. In a recently published study, his team was able to kill tumors in mice by infusing sickle cells into mice.
Government medical advisers said Monday it's too soon to ban a type of breast implant that has recently been linked to a rare form of cancer, saying more information is needed to understand the problem.
Cycle For Survival has raised over $200 million for rare cancer research since it was founded.
Some disturbing statistics about cancer in younger adults have been released.
Scientists say the egg white contains the treasure - large quantities of medically important proteins which they can purify and package as medicines to treat arthritis and some cancers.
It's a breath test that researchers hope can pinpoint signature smells of multiple cancers by detecting specific molecules the disease puts out.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
City officials say the decision only buys time as the government shutdown continues.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
First responders found Juan Carlos Montoya Hernandez dead in a flooded boiler room in Washington Heights.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Nothing is as it seems at the Hanley Close-Up Magic Parlour, down to the storefront. See some tricks, make some friends, and enjoy a night in Carroll Gardens that will blow your mind.
As the government shutdown continues, federal workers are still not getting paid and funding for food stamps was about to expire. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Strong winds fueled the flames as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for October 31 at 11 p.m.
