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

Matthew Englander, Debra Hesse, Alayna Williamson.

Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.

by Melissa Weber

Yesterday & Today

Bob Denver's portrayal of a bumbling first mate on Gilligan's Island helped make the TV sitcom a pop culture icon. Decades after the show aired, Denver was diagnosed with an uncommon variety of throat cancer.

by Jocelyn Selim

Alexa Score, Jim Morrison, Lesley Kendall.

New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.

by Alexandra Goho

Survivor Profile

Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Kevin Begos