Oncology

After enduring a week of withering criticism on social media sites, coupled with negative coverage in traditional media, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed course Friday morning, announcing it would not move forward with a plan that would lead to the defunding of Planned Parenthood.

Prominent charities say they’re raising money for cancer. In fact, they’re spending millions on fundraising and administrative costs.

New guidelines for mammograms — screenings at 50, every 2-3 years — consistent with many other countries around the world.

Former President Jimmy Carter talks to Tavis about his controversial meeting with leaders of the Islamic militant group Hamas.

Cancer can be triggered by infectious diseases, especially in impoverished parts of the world. Scientists in the US and Africa are working to unravel how viruses and bacteria cause malignancies.