Cycle for Survival returns to raise cancer awareness

Cycle For Survival, the fundraising movement to fight rare cancers is returning for more indoor cycling events in New York City starting March 5th. Thousands of participants in multiple locations will pedal to raise money for groundbreaking research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since it began in 2007, Cycle For Survival has raised more than $400 million. Supporting crucial research for cancers like thyroid, ovarian, and pediatric cancers. Participants from the Scarlett Fund, Scarlett and Jennifer James, preview the event and explain what got them involved.

• Mar 4
• 05:11

Rise in colorectal cancer

Dr. Nidhi Kumar joins CBS New York to discuss the rise in colorectal cancer.

• Mar 3
• 03:05

Mayor of Midwood High empowers other kids battling cancer

A Brooklyn teen who survived cancer is now using her experience to support others battling the disease.

• Jan 21

Brooklyn teen who survived cancer now using her experience to support and educate others

CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger introduces us to Briana Calin, the "Mayor of Midwood."

• Jan 21
• 02:48

Cancer cases rising for certain populations amid overall decline in deaths

A new and long-awaited rule from the FDA that hopes to bring smoking in the U.S. to an end; the number of Americans with dementia is expected to double in the next 30 years; Princess Kate visits the London medical center that helped put her cancer into remission, and a new report shows an overall decline in deaths from cancer, but incidents are rising for certain populations.

• Jan 17
• 24:00

FDA bans red dye no. 3 from foods, medicines and candy

Peter Lurie, President, Center For Science in the Public Interest joins CBS New York to talk about the dangers of red dye no. 3 and what the ban means for the food in America.

• Jan 16
• 04:45

American Cancer Society release 2025 Cancer Report

Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer Society joins CBS New York to discuss the new report that explores the state of cancer in America.

• Jan 16
• 04:02

FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals

The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.

• Jan 15

New U.S. surgeon general warning links alcohol to cancer

The U.S. surgeon general calls for warning labels on alcohol about cancer risks; A bird flu mutation sets off alarm bells for public health officials; A loneliness epidemic impacting American men; How regular meditation can improve your health in 2025. Bradley Blackburn reports in this week's Eye on Health.

• Jan 4
• 24:00

Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.

• Jan 4

N.Y. now first state to mandate insurance for hair preservation during cancer treatment

As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the legislation helps ease the trauma for patients and offers some hope.

• Dec 17, 2024
• 01:51

$430 million cell and gene therapy center is coming to Long Island

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.

• Oct 22, 2024

$430 million cell and gene therapy center is coming to Long Island

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in the new state-of-the-art therapy hub to be built on Northwell Health land. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.

• Oct 22, 2024
• 01:59

Harvey Weinstein said to have bone marrow cancer

Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, according to numerous reports.

• Oct 22, 2024

Non-profit "Cancer and Careers" helps patients balance treatment and work

Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of Cancer and Careers and Carly Guerra, a breast cancer survivor joins CBS New York to discuss how the non-profit is helping cancer patients balance life.

• Oct 8, 2024
• 05:29

Broadway veteran Gavin Creel dies at 48

Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.

• Oct 1, 2024
• 00:38

Research highlights link between alcohol, cancer rates

How climate change is creating a shortage of antivenom for snake bites; new restrictions coming to Instagram for millions of teenagers; concerning levels of lead found in many cinnamon products, and a new report showing excessive alcohol use could be driving up certain cancers.

• Sep 20, 2024
• 24:02

What to know about the common skin cancer basal cell carcinoma

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.

• Sep 13, 2024

Dermatologist explains the dangers of basal cell carcinoma, what to look out for

Friday is Stand Up To Cancer Day, and Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma from her nose. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer spoke with a dermatologist about the common cancer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4emewMe

• Sep 13, 2024
• 02:07

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has common form of skin cancer

Gov. Kathy Hochul to have procedure Friday to remove a cancerous speck from her nose.

• Sep 12, 2024

NYC Council wants to know how much lawmakers knew about 9/11 toxins in the air

The council is expected to finally take up a bill that would reveal what city government knew about the toxins that lingered in the air following the 9/11 attacks. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the story.

• Sep 12, 2024
• 02:23

Join us for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Jones Beach

Be a force for progress at the Lustgarten Foundation's Long Island Walk for pancreatic cancer research. Together we can transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Walk to make a difference October 6, 2024 at Jones Beach State Park.

• Sep 11, 2024
• 00:15

Bruce Springsteen's wife says she has cancer

Patti Scialfa revealed her cancer diagnosis in the new documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band."

• Sep 9, 2024
• 00:25

Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues

Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.

• Sep 9, 2024

Full press conference: Firefighters union calls for 9/11 health funding

9/11 first responders are once again fighting to secure billions in funding. Here's what the firefighters union says is at stake.

• Sep 9, 2024
• 17:36

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