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• Doctors are now freezing cancerous tumors

  April 15, 2013 4:35 AM

  Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota are killing off cancerous tumors by freezing them. The procedure, called cryo-ablation, was used on tumors that had spread to the lungs from other parts of the body. Doctors use a probe to apply extreme cold, -148 degrees fahrenheit, to the tumor.... more »

• Number of U.S. cancer survivors will increase by 2022

  March 28, 2013 4:31 AM

  The number of cancer survivors we'll have in the U.S. by 2022 will top 18 million. That's according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research that tracks trends in cancer survival rates. It's an increase of 31% from last year when there were over 13 million... more »

• Recycle your Christmas lights through Lights for Life

  January 5, 2013 7:22 PM

  If you have old Christmas lights and you're not sure what to do with them, you can try recycling for a good cause! Ace Hardware stores participate in the benefit Lights for Life. Over several years they've donated nearly $50,000 to families and kids with cancer. It's a goal... more »

• University of Nebraska president apologizes to governor over cancer research center funding

  September 18, 2012 7:02 PM

  LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The president of the University of Nebraska is apologizing to Gov. Dave Heineman over questions about the funding of a $370 million cancer research center in Omaha. Heineman has insisted that he supported committing $50 million in state money for the project with the understanding that... more »

• Man creates cancer scheme to get money

  September 2, 2012 6:17 PM

  ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after authorities say he scammed people for money by claiming his son had cancer. The Herald of Rock Hill reports today that William Lorenzo Moffitt, 28, was arrested last week on charges including obtaining goods by false pretenses.... more »

• China arrests nearly 2,000 in fake drug crackdown

  August 6, 2012 1:51 AM

  BEIJING (AP) - China's Ministry of Public Security says it has detained nearly 2,000 people in a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit drugs, including some to treat cancer. It said in a statement on its website Sunday that it also seized about $180 million worth of fake medicine and false trademark... more »

• Break through breast cancer treatment could make huge difference

  June 3, 2012 10:01 AM

  CHICAGO (AP) - A combination of drugs that acts as a sort of "smart bomb" against breast cancer cells without damaging healthy ones has undergone successful early testing. In a key test involving nearly 1,000 women with very advanced disease, the experimental treatment extended by several months the time women... more »

• Texas teen accused of faking cancer

  April 26, 2012 8:18 AM

  EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A West Texas teenager accused of faking cancer to steal $17,000 in donations has been released from jail on bond. Court records show a status hearing has been scheduled May 31 in El Paso for 19-year-old Angie Gomez of Horizon City. Gomez on Tuesday night... more »

• Ryan O'Neal says he has stage 2 cancer

  April 17, 2012 6:46 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ryan O'Neal says the prognosis is positive for his recovery from recently diagnosed Stage 2 prostate cancer. The 70-year-old actor said in a statement released through his publicist on Monday that he was "shocked and stunned by the news" but feels fortunate the disease was caught... more »

• High school student organizes 5K for cancer benefit

  April 15, 2012 6:47 PM

  A high school student in Pueblo organizes a 5K called "Jog for Jill" to help those with cancer. Erin Aldag, a senior at Centennial High School, heard of Jill Costello's story. Jill was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2009. She went on to lead her rowing team to... more »

• Woman fakes cancer to get free wedding

  April 11, 2012 8:13 AM

  WHITE PLAINS, New York (AP) - Strangers donated the beautifully embroidered wedding dress, the rings, the honeymoon time-share in Aruba. They acted quickly, too, because the bride was dying of cancer. Or so she said. The New York state attorney general's office said Tuesday that Jessica Vega, 25, has been... more »

• Chavez returns home to Venezuela after surgery

  March 16, 2012 8:57 PM

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned home nearly three weeks after undergoing cancer surgery in Cuba. Chavez's plane arrived at Caracas' international airport Friday night as soldiers stood at attention on the tarmac. more »

• Woman fakes cancer to raise money

  February 28, 2012 5:42 AM

  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A suburban Richmond woman has been fined $50 after admitting she faked cancer to raise money. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Martha Ann Nicholas pleaded guilty on Monday to two misdemeanor charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. Besides the fine, she was ordered by a... more »

• Mourners say good-bye to Paterno

  January 26, 2012 6:50 AM

  A capacity crowd of more than 12,000 is expected to pack a Penn State arena for one more tribute to Joe Paterno, the Hall of Fame football coach who died Sunday at age 85 from lung cancer. The event called "A Memorial for Joe" will cap three days of public... more »

• Facebook movement pushes for bald Barbie

  January 12, 2012 12:37 PM

  There's a movement happening on Facebook, pushing for the makers of Barbie to create a bald Barbie doll, in support of children with cancer. The Facebook page is titled, "Beautiful and bald Barbie! Let's see if we can get it made." It was created a few days before Christmas,... more »

• Bald Barbie push to fight cancer

  January 11, 2012 4:38 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) -- Barbie has been an astronaut, an architect, a Nascar driver, and a news anchor. Now, there's an online movement to get her to attempt what could be her biggest feat yet: going bald to fight cancer. A Facebook page titled "Beautiful and Bald Barbie!... more »

• Chavez resumes program after cancer treatment

  January 8, 2012 9:35 PM

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez resumed his weekly television and radio program Sunday after a hiatus of seven months due to his cancer treatment. Chavez launched the program "Hello, President" in typical style, attacking his political opponents and the U.S. government while visiting an oil project in... more »

• Cancer battle delays next Vince Flynn thriller

  October 5, 2011 5:58 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Best-selling author Vince Flynn is telling fans that his next Mitch Rapp thriller, "Kill Shot," is being delayed until February while Flynn battles prostate cancer. Flynn posted a statement on his website Tuesday saying he is fighting fatigue from radiation treatments and finding it difficult to focus... more »

• Thousands turn out to Race for the Cure

  September 11, 2011 1:20 PM

  While many around the state and country paused today to remember the lives lost 10 years ago today in New York City, Shanksville Pennsylvania, and Washington DC, many other walked and ran to remember lives lost and lives saved in the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure today in... more »

• Local high school student fighting cancer, one step at a time

  August 15, 2011 12:25 AM

  "Back to school" is a busy time for every family, but it's been a whirlwind for the Leonards from Colorado Springs. They just got back into town Friday from Houston, where their oldest son, Shane, has been receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer -- an Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.... more »

• Marijuana patient charged

  August 3, 2011 8:29 PM

  A Colorado Springs man faces up to 12 years in prison for allegedly having too many pot plants in his house. Court documents say the police never found Bob Crouse's medical marijuana records and they believe he intended to sell the pot. But Crouse says he used the marijuana to... more »

• Doctors develop new arsenal in battle against cancer

  June 30, 2011 5:55 PM

  As 65-year-old John Murphy strolls along one of Colorado's many scenic and well-hidden trails he reminisces ,"I got my diagnosis when the humming birds left and that was the last time I thought I'd see ‘em ." With his well worn walking stick in hand and is faithful dog,... more »

• Cancer causing household items

  June 11, 2011 8:25 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The government says the industrial chemical formaldehyde causes cancer and that styrene, which is used worldwide in the manufacture of fiberglass and food containers, may cause cancer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says people with higher measures of exposure to formaldehyde are at increased risk for... more »

• New breast cancer drug enters market

  June 4, 2011 3:26 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Millions of women at high risk of breast cancer because of genes, family history or other reasons have a new option for preventing the disease. A big study finds that a drug cut the risk of developing breast cancer by more than half in women who were... more »

• Cancer survivor blogs his way to help others

  May 15, 2011 10:45 PM

  Hospitals weren't a part of Mike Hamel's life until 2008. His stomach was bothering him, so he went to the doctor. "In fact, I almost turned around, being a man. On the way to the doctor my stomach wasn't hurting and I thought, ‘He's not going to find anything,'"... more »

• Former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher dies at age 85

  March 19, 2011 10:18 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher has died. A spokeswoman for his law firm says he died last night at his home in Los Angeles of complications from bladder and kidney cancer. He was 85. Christopher is known for his peace efforts in Bosnia and the... more »

• Health department reminds you to test for radon

  January 19, 2011 10:52 AM

  One out of every three houses in Colorado has elevated levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It's a radioactive gas, which can seep into your home through the soil. January is National Radon Action month and the Pueblo City-County Health Department wants to... more »

• Cancer test said to detect one diseased cell in a billion

  January 3, 2011 11:48 AM

  BOSTON (AP) - A major health company is combining efforts with researchers on a blood test they think has the potential to transform care of many types of cancer, especially breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer. Johnson & Johnson plans to help get the test to market eventually. It can... more »

• Colorado cancer survivor riding in Rose Parade

  January 1, 2011 10:45 AM

  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A 19-year-old living in Boulder who survived cancer thanks in part to a tissue donation is riding in today's Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Parker Simpson of Aurora had a tumor in his shoulder in high school. Simpson is now cancer-free and is... more »

• Hundreds fill NC church for Edwards' funeral

  December 11, 2010 2:27 PM

  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The funeral for Elizabeth Edwards has begun in a church filled with family, friends and others touched by her personal tragedies. The 61-year-old Edwards has been praised for her strength amid a series of challenges that included the death of a son, betrayal by her... more »

• Discovery could lead to cancer breakthrough

  November 1, 2010 12:18 PM

  Pancreatic cancer is thought to be a fast-moving, lethal cancer. But a new study suggests the tumors may be present for years, even decades, before symptoms appear. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University studied gene mutations in the bodies of seven people who had died from pancreatic cancer. They found a... more »

• Symptoms common in all cancer patients

  October 12, 2010 8:44 AM

  New research finds most cancer patients have multiple physical symptoms throughout all stages of the disease. The study of over 400 patients identified 22 physical symptoms associated with all types of cancer including fatigue, pain, weakness, loss of appetite, constipation, insomnia and nausea. Researchers say these symptoms impact... more »

• Free prostate screenings offered

  September 20, 2010 7:25 PM

  Peak Vista Family Health Centers plans to offer free prostate cancer screenings for men on Saturday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at 225 S. Union Boulevard. One in six men will develop prostate cancer in the course of his lifetime. The American Cancer Society reports that African American men... more »

• Researchers find genetic link to ovarian cancer

  September 10, 2010 10:12 AM

  Johns Hopkins University scientists have identified two genes critical to ovarian clear cell carcinoma, one of the most aggressive form of the disease. Those genetic mutations may cause 10-percent of ovarian cancer cases. The discovery could lead to new treatments for ovarian cancer and better understanding of the... more »

• Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer

  September 3, 2010 9:15 AM

  A new study suggests that people who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of throat cancer. The findings contradict another recent study that used the same database of 80,000 patients. It concluded that there was no link between drugs to prevent or treat... more »

• Boobies bracelets brouhaha

  September 2, 2010 9:54 AM

  Breast cancer awareness bracelets have been banned at a South Dakota high school. The bracelets read "I Love Boobies". While some school districts are allowing students to wear them inside out, Baltic High school is taking a zero tolerance approach. "If you're supporting a cause then what... more »

• Woman accused of faking cancer to raise money

  September 1, 2010 4:27 PM

  The wife of a Colorado police officer is accused of faking cancer to raise about $60,000. Ann Crall, 31, of Highlands Ranch has been indicted on six counts of theft and one count each of charitable fraud and forgery. Prosecutors said Wednesday that Crall has been arrested and is... more »

• Lance Armstrong joins anti-cancer telethon

  August 19, 2010 9:43 AM

  Lance Armstrong, Robin Roberts and Michael C. Hall are among the celebrities affected by cancer who are set to appear in a TV fundraiser next month. "Stand Up to Cancer" announced a lineup that will include other actors, athletes and musicians who have faced the illness, including Maura Tierney,... more »

• Cancer is leading economic killer

  August 17, 2010 6:30 PM

  American Cancer Society researchers say that cancer is now the world's leading economic killer as well as its likely top cause of death. Their new report says that cancer costs more in productivity and lost life than AIDS, tuberculosis or other infectious diseases. Cancer's economic impact was $895 billion in... more »

• Breakthrough research in gallbladder cancer

  August 16, 2010 12:00 PM

  Researchers at the University of Houston have completed research that's linked gallbladder cancer with estrogen. The scientists were able to prevent the development of tumors in mice by removing ovaries and reducing estrogen levels. According to Lisa Merkl of the University of Houston, "There are many crucial clinical... more »

• Fructose linked to cancer cell growth

  August 5, 2010 11:51 AM

  A popular sweetener has been linked to faster cancer cell growth. Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that fructose caused pancreatic cancer cells to divide and grow more quickly. The findings of their study are reported in the journal Cancer Research. Americans' consumption of high fructose... more »

• Researchers make huge asthma discovery

  July 23, 2010 9:45 AM

  There is new hope for millions of asthma sufferers. Researchers are on the verge of a major breakthrough that could make inhalers a thing of the past. Dr. David Farrar and his research team at the University of Texas Southwestern discovered that Interferon, an immune system protein already... more »

• Breast cancer drug Avastin not showing the same results as two years ago

  July 16, 2010 2:45 PM

  Federal health scientists say follow-up studies of the breast cancer drug Avastin show it did not slow tumor growth to the same degree as reported in earlier studies or extend patient lives. The Food and Drug Administration gave Roche's blockbuster drug conditional approval two years ago based on early-stage... more »

• HPV linked to skin cancer

  July 12, 2010 12:45 PM

  It's been established that certain strains of human papillomavirus can lead to cervical cancer. Now doctors say people infected with other HPV strains are more likely to develop skin cancer. The increased risk was especially pronounced for those on immuno-supression drugs. The study led by researchers at Dartmouth... more »

• Pueblo cancer center attracts patients from state, beyond

  June 29, 2010 7:38 PM

  Joe Horton and Alan Reynolds have a lot in common. They both have a good sense of humor, both live in the San Luis Valley and within this past year, both received a grim diagnosis: prostate cancer. "It's the scariest thing in the world. It was probably the lowest point... more »

• Cancer fundraiser Saturday in Canon City

  June 11, 2010 1:10 PM

  The Orchard of Hope in Canon City expects as many as 500 people to walk to raise awareness and money for those who have cancer. The walk starts at 10 a.m. in Veteran's Park at the west end of Canon City on Highway 50. After the walk lunch will... more »

• Hundreds of cancer survivors to gather

  June 10, 2010 3:59 PM

  Hundreds of cancer survivors will gather for a celebration on Friday. The theme is "Love Heals." This the 5th year for the celebration, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. Six hundred cancer survivors, patients and community members are expected. It happens at 3027 N. Circle Drive from 11:30... more »

• Study shows dogs may be able to sniff out prostate cancer

  June 3, 2010 12:37 PM

  Several studies have shown that dogs have the strange ability to "sniff out" cancer in humans. This has been something of great debate in the medical community, but a new study is strengthening that theory. According to a story in U.S. News & World Report , the new study... more »

• Study: Exercise benefits cancer patients

  June 1, 2010 10:28 AM

  Exercise can benefit some cancer patients during their treatment. Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit created a customized exercise program -- according to a patient's weight, overall health and type of cancer treatment. Those on the exercise regime said their quality of life improved and that they felt... more »

• Nationally recognized CBI arson dog dies

  May 13, 2010 7:28 PM

  Not all dog stories are happy ones. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations first accelerant-sniffing K-9,"Erin", lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday. "Erin" came to the CBI in 2000 and retired in May of 2007. Erin, a black Labrador and CBI Agent Jerry Means responded to more than 800 calls... more »

• Easing bone marrow transplants to widen their use

  May 11, 2010 8:14 AM

  Scientists are seeking a new approach in the use of bone marrow transplants as the procedure undergoes a quiet revolution. No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders. ... more »

• US cancer costs nearly doubled in 20 years

  May 10, 2010 8:44 AM

  A surprising new study finds that the cost of treating cancer in the United States nearly doubled over the past two decades. But expensive cancer drugs may not be the main reason why. The study found that rising costs may have been driven more by the growing number of... more »

• Stomach cancer up for young, white adults

  May 8, 2010 11:37 AM

  Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined. Chances for developing stomach cancer are still very low in young adults but the incidence among 25 to 39 year old whites nonetheless climbed by almost... more »

• Stomach cancer up in young, white adults

  May 8, 2010 11:26 AM

  Scientists are puzzling over a surprising increase in stomach cancer in young white adults, while rates in all other American adults have declined. Chances for developing stomach cancer are still very low in young adults but the incidence among 25 to 39 year old whites nonetheless climbed by almost... more »

• Preparing for possible ill effects from oil spill

  May 7, 2010 8:39 AM

  State and federal authorities are preparing to deal with a variety of hazards to human health if and when the full brunt of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill washes ashore. The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term... more »

• Study being down on new type of mammogram

  May 5, 2010 10:12 AM

  Women over the age of 35, might be eligible to test a new type of mammogram being offered in several cities. It's called Tomo-synthesis, and it provides a 3-D image. Tomo-synthesis looks like a regular mammogram machine, except that it takes multiple 3-D images are over the breast. Those... more »

• Megan's miracle is working

  April 25, 2010 7:55 PM

  Megan Phalen plans to be a doctor when she grows up, and thanks to a recent bone marrow transplant, she has a great chance of achieving that goal. This nine-year-old Colorado Springs girl has fought leukemia since she was three years old. You may remember when News First 5... more »

• Some cancer patients more likely to get blood clot

  April 25, 2010 9:05 AM

  Men with prostate cancer being treated with hormone therapy have a slightly higher risk of developing a blood clot, new research says. Experts analyzed data on more than 30,000 Swedish men with prostate cancer who were receiving hormone treatment. Men without prostate cancer had about a 1 in 1,000... more »

• Some cancer patients more likely to get blood clot

  April 25, 2010 9:00 AM

  Men with prostate cancer being treated with hormone therapy have a slightly higher risk of developing a blood clot, new research says. Experts analyzed data on more than 30,000 Swedish men with prostate cancer who were receiving hormone treatment. Men without prostate cancer had about a 1 in 1,000... more »

• Wife: 'Dexter' star 'fully recovered' from cancer

  April 24, 2010 11:17 AM

  The wife of Michael C. Hall says the "Dexter" star is "fully recovered" from cancer and has returned to work. Jennifer Carpenter said Friday that Hall was "incredibly brave" when he announced in January that he was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes.... more »

• Study: 2 good choices to prevent breast cancer

  April 19, 2010 10:25 AM

  A new study finds that two drugs are both good options for helping prevent breast cancer in older women at higher risk of developing the disease. Doctors say tamoxifen can cut the risk of developing breast cancer in half. A newer drug called raloxifene, sold as Evista, does nearly... more »

• Study: 2 good drugs to prevent breast cancer

  April 19, 2010 10:20 AM

  A new study finds that two drugs are both good options for helping prevent breast cancer in older women at higher risk of developing the disease. Doctors say tamoxifen can cut the risk of developing breast cancer in half. A newer drug called raloxifene, sold as Evista, does nearly as... more »

• Study: Young women drinking risks condition preceding breast cancer

  April 13, 2010 12:38 PM

  A study at Harvard University says that young women who regularly drink alcohol are increasing the chance they'll develop a condition that often precedes breast cancer. The researchers from Harvard University studied 9,000 girls ages 16 to 23. They looked at their alcohol habits, then followed up two years... more »

• Fun horse show to benefit cancer patients

  April 6, 2010 7:51 PM

  A fun horse show is planned for the weekend with the proceeds benefiting cancer survivors. Renee's Friends Fund is holding the "Fuzzy Fun Show" this Sunday, April 11th, at the Crossroads Arena in Penrose. The show starts at 9am and it will have many fun events for everyone including a... more »

• A new type of ultrasound that may replace biopsies

  April 3, 2010 12:24 PM

  Biopsies are a good way of detecting cancer, but they do have risks, are expensive, and sometimes unnecessary. There is a new type of ultrasound may someday replace some biopsies. Elastography is a high-frequency ultrasound that uses sound waves to detect malignant tissue by its elasticity, or how stiff... more »

• New type of ultrasound that may replace biopsies

  April 3, 2010 12:20 PM

  Biopsies are a good way of detecting cancer, but they do have risks, are expensive, and sometimes unnecessary. There is a new type of ultrasound may someday replace some biopsies. Elastography is a high-frequency ultrasound that uses sound waves to detect malignant tissue by its elasticity, or how stiff... more »