Survivor Profile

Health economist and breast cancer survivor Felicia Knaul's mission, which first started as a grassroots effort to increase breast cancer screening in Mexico, has expanded to address cancer care inequities around the world.

by Alexandra Goho

Survival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns.

by Sharon Reynolds

Local programs within Native American communities are at the forefront of an effort to increase cancer screening and reduce cancer deaths.

by Sue Rochman

Yesterday & Today

Rosemary Clooney rebounded from a troubled marriage, addictions and mental illness to enjoy a long singing career. Since her death from lung cancer in 2002, treatment advances have offered some hope to other patients.

by Marilyn Fenichel

Jackie O’Neil, Djuan Lambert, Gerardo Martinez.

Survivor Profile

While getting their new coffee business off the ground, John and Pat Curry took John's cancer treatment one step at a time.

by Jen A. Miller

Addressing the spiritual health of cancer patients is now recognized as an essential aspect of quality care.

by Sue Rochman

Survivor Profile

When Christina McEvoy was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she took the reins of her care, traveling more than 600 miles for treatment and returning home to help other melanoma survivors.

by Melissa Davlin

Diabetes increases cancer risk, and a dual diagnosis of cancer and diabetes complicates treatment and prognosis.

by Stephen Ornes

Yesterday & Today

60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley tried to “shine a light in a dark corner” through his work, but he kept his long struggle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia private.

by Brittany Moya del Pino