"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to nearly double globally by 2050, according to a new study.
Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than older generations, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
The FDA's accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs, but a new study found most cancer drugs do not demonstrate benefits within five years.
Is Princess Kate owed an apology? Did Kensington Palace get it wrong? How much privacy can Britain's senior royals really expect?
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
The video announcement from Kate, Princess of Wales, comes after months of widespread speculation about her health and controversy over doctored images released by Kensington Palace.
A new screening method for colorectal cancer may be on the horizon. A clinical study showed 83% accuracy for a blood test intended to detect early colorectal cancer.
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Connecticut-based company Valisure issued a citizen petition to the FDA saying it found "high levels of benzene" in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, including Proactiv and Clearasil.
Researchers say consistent evidence shows ultraprocessed foods, like packaged snacks and soda, are associated with a higher risk for cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders and more.
Police found two people dead in an Aurora park Sunday morning after a man walked into a hospital and told officers he'd been shot there.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with daytime highs in the low to mid-50s. For the start of the work week, the wind will pick up ahead of our next storm system, which is set to arrive on Tuesday.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
A 25-year-old man who police believe oversaw the theft of dozens of vehicles from the parking lots at Denver International Airport recently pleaded guilty and received a 20-year prison sentence.
Police found two people dead in an Aurora park Sunday morning after a man walked into a hospital and told officers he'd been shot there.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with daytime highs in the low to mid-50s. For the start of the work week, the wind will pick up ahead of our next storm system, which is set to arrive on Tuesday.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
A 25-year-old man who police believe oversaw the theft of dozens of vehicles from the parking lots at Denver International Airport recently pleaded guilty and received a 20-year prison sentence.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver hosted its annual STEM competition where around 200 young scientists built towers, hosted newspaper fashion shows, made sudoku games and more.
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A Boulder man is behind bars following a grand jury investigation into his alleged sales of drugs to underage users.
Rain and snow showers will be possible in Denver on Tuesday.
On the Town of Erie's 150th anniversary, officials launched applications for its first median affordable housing program. Within minutes of applications opening, they already saw more applicants than available homes.
Shedeur Sanders overcame a shaky start to throw three touchdown passes, LaJohntay Wester returned a punt 76 yards for a score and No. 18 Colorado pulled away late to beat Utah 49-24 on Saturday.
The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.
The Denver Nuggets will be without their MVP on Friday night in New Orleans. They face the Pelicans in their first Emirates NBA Cup game.
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
Polls show affordable housing is one of the issues Coloradans care about most. Voters in Denver and Adams County shot down measures that would have raised sales taxes to fund affordable housing.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Thanks to the living donor program at Children's Hospital Colorado, a Texas girl found a match for a new liver.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
At the start of the new year, some Colorado workers will get a bump in pay as Denver's minimum wage will go up 52 cents, from $18.29 to $18.81.
The plan for an oil and gas extraction project under Erie neighborhoods has been postponed indefinitely.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.