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The Decipher genomic test could help doctors decide which high-risk prostate cancer patients need abiraterone hormone therapy and which can skip it.

‘non-invasive window into health’

A new investigation examines surgery errors, patient safety and legal barriers.

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Studies show breast cancer is affecting more young patients every year. Survivors stress the importance of speaking and advocating for yourself. CBS' Jarred Hill has the story of one woman who says she almost didn't get a symptom checked, thinking she was too young.

A father of three thought his knee pain had a benign cause. Doctors found advanced, treatment-resistant cancer.

A non-surgical knee osteoarthritis treatment uses dissolvable gelatin particles to block excess blood vessels, reducing inflammation without implants, researchers say.

Moderna and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by 42% compared with standard treatment in a trial.

Six melanoma specialists said the Moderna and Merck vaccine results represent a clinically meaningful result for melanoma patients who underwent surgery.

According to the study, the health effects of ultra-processed foods may vary significantly based on what they contain.

A newly approved immunotherapy was effective for some forms of rectal cancer without the need for additional treatments.

Ten years ago, Norah was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a wakeup call that changed her relationship with the sun and made her want to shine a light on the importance of early skin cancer detection. On this week's episode of Healthful, Norah's dermatologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hale, discusses ways to prevent skin cancer, where melanoma commonly appears on women vs. men, and alarming trends around tanning.