MN phlebotomist's music lifts cancer patients
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Each of us knows someone impacted by cancer. Sunday is National Cancer Survivors Day. Leah Beno introduces us to a local phlebotomist who is helping patients in a way doctors usually can?t.

Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed

Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.

PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals'

The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water

Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widow has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

The debate around end-of-life care in MN
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The debate over medical aid in dying has once again hit the Minnesota legislature. We heard from those people involved in the fight on Sunday.

Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.