Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
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The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
New research says lung cancer screening guidelines may need to expand, and another study says even people eligible for CT scans aren't getting them. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
A state-by-state analysis says Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are at or above the national average for survival, detection and treatment.
Leslie Stoll was an active athlete who had never smoked. She was shocked when a chance scan spotted something unusual.
A new invention is shining a light on cancer and helping surgeons find microscopic lesions.
Cytalux is shining a light on cancer and helping surgeons find microscopic lesions in patients who have lung cancer. A doctor and patient in New Jersey are grateful for the new technology.
Jack Owens is cycling across the country to raise money for Ride Hard Breathe Easy, which helps people with lung cancer.
Twenty-year-old Jack Owens made a pit stop Wednesday at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia cyclist is riding coast to coast to help lung cancer patients.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday for the annual Lung Force Walk — a fundraiser and awareness event hosted by the American Lung Association with CBS Philadelphia as the presenting sponsor.
Michael Hu battled Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to his liver, bones and brain thanks to breakthroughs in research.
Though he's not a smoker, Michael Hu was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that spread to his liver, pancreas, bones and brain. But thanks to targeted drug therapy provided after advanced biomarker testing, Michael is able to look to the future. Janelle Burrell shares Michael's story before he walks in Saturday's American Lung Association Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Dr. Johnathan Whetstine researches cancer treatments at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center — a battle that's personal for him.
Lauren's mom, Tina Opalisky, died of lung cancer in January. On Saturday, May 10, Lauren and her family will walk in the American Lung Association's Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo in honor of Tina's memory. Natasha Brown has more on Lauren's mission and why the zoo is special for her and her family.
The American Lung Association is inviting you to stand up against lung cancer. Their annual Lung Force Walk is taking place at the Philadelphia Zoo on May 10, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The executive director for the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania Caroline Hutchinson and lung cancer survivor Donna Thompson joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk more about this year's event.
Patients with lung nodules often have to undergo several procedures including biopsy and multiple surgeries, but a Boston hospital is offering a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the operating room. Doctors say the new approach is expected to be offered at other hospitals soon.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
The American Lung Association report says there have been important advances in early detection and treatments but lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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A Harrisburg mom is getting a lot of attention on TikTok as she raises awareness about lung cancer by sharing her diagnosis journey with the world.
Doctors issue a warning against radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, their fifth win in their last six games.
The Westfield brothers from Northeast Philadelphia continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philly sports world.
Oyster House, a longtime seafood restaurant in Philadelphia, won a James Beard Award.
The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Members of the Philadelphia street gangs Young Bag Chasers, Campers Klapperz and Parkside Killers were charged, officials said.
Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, their fifth win in their last six games.
Emine and Celal Emanet's immigration cases are in limbo, but they remain optimistic one year after ICE arrested them in South Jersey.
The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
The Westfield brothers from Northeast Philadelphia continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philly sports world.
Oyster House, a longtime seafood restaurant in Philadelphia, won a James Beard Award.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Emine and Celal Emanet's immigration cases are in limbo, but they remain optimistic one year after ICE arrested them in South Jersey.
Two people are recovering after good Samaritans in New Jersey pulled them from a truck after a crash.
Water is safe to drink in Camden, New Jersey, after a days-long boil water advisory.
The middle and high schools in Wildwood, New Jersey, were closed Wednesday following a fire.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
A person with measles visited a car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County multiple times while contagious, the health department said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin ended long goal droughts and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1, their fifth win in their last six games.
The Westfield brothers from Northeast Philadelphia continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philly sports world.
Will the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown? New England's head coach expanded on his relationship with the star wide receiver.
In an unassuming building by the Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls in Bensalem, Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday.
The city planning commission has narrowed the search to multiple locations in Philly.
After the United States men's hockey team won the final over Canada to earn a gold medal, they honored Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed by an alleged drunk driver in Salem County in 2024.
A woman whose allegations helped lead to child sexual abuse charges against a former part-time Delaware County police officer is speaking publicly for the first time, after he was shot and killed during a confrontation with officers. Eva Andersen reports.
Rocco and Frankie Westfield continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philadelphia sports world.