Entertainment & Arts
‘Today’ weatherman Al Roker has prostate cancer
Longtime NBC News star Al Roker says he will undergo surgery and his prognosis is good.
Movies
Jeff Bridges has cancer — and trees — on his mind in latest lymphoma update
‘This cancer thing is bringing on feelings of preciousness, and gratitude, and good old fashion love,’ actor Jeff Bridges wrote in an update Thursday.
Hollywood rallies behind Jeff Bridges after his cancer diagnosis
Steve Martin, George Takei, Barbra Streisand and others are sending love to fellow actor Jeff Bridges, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma.
Science
To save more lives, colon cancer screening should begin at age 45, U.S. panel says
A federal panel of health experts is recommending that all adults be screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45 and continuing at least until age 75.
Twice as many U.S. smokers should be screened for lung cancer, expert panel says
A federal panel proposes offering lung cancer screening to lighter smokers and those who are slightly younger, greatly increasing the number who qualify.
Obituaries
James Redford, son of Robert Redford, dies of liver cancer at 58
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died of liver cancer at the age of 58.
Chargers
Chargers medical staff member punctured Tyrod Taylor’s lung; Justin Herbert to start
Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor was unable to play Sunday after a team medical staffer punctured his lung while giving an injection. Rookie Justin Herbert will start again in Week 3 against Carolina.
Sports
Dodgers’ Connor Joe battles cancer
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World & Nation
Woman receives double lung transplant during pandemic
Beth McCarthy had waited 18 months for the phone call for a double lung transplant that finally came in April.
Lifestyle
What I learned from breast cancer can help you get through the pandemic
A wellness and fitness journalist redefines what it means to be healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis: The experience led me to dissect my so-called healthy lifestyle and figure out what was serving me and what wasn’t.
