Cancer

Veteran 9/11 first responders continue to face health challenges 24 years later

It has been 24 years since 2,977 people died after extremists hijacked and crashed commercial jet airliners on Sept. 11, 2001, and Miami-Dade County residents marked the anniversary on Thursday with ceremonies and a run.

Stay Breast Aware: How to detect breast cancer?

When it comes to cancer -- when cells divide abnormally, grow out of control, and destroy tissues, bones, and organs -- a proactive approach significantly increases the chances of early detection, which can impact some outcomes.

Stay Breast Aware: How young can you get breast cancer?

Women under 40 are nearly 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than women over 40 because they are more likely to have aggressive forms of the disease.

DeSantis, Florida first lady announce $2M for FIU cancer research, avoid 2026 election questions

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the state was making a $2 million investment in cancer research and said questions about the 2026 election should be left to the “imagination.”

Attorney confirms OJ Simpson’s cause of death

OJ Simpson died of prostate cancer, according to Attorney Malcolm LaVergne, TMZ reported on Friday.

Colon cancer awareness month begins with messages about screening

“Nearly every family in America has been touched by cancer ‑- including mine,” Biden said in a statement. “During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, let us recognize the absolute courage and strength of patients, survivors, and their families by coming together as a country to provide the support and hope they need.”