Constance Costas

For weeks, we’ve been hearing that the lack of ventilators is part of the COVID-19 crisis — if only we had enough of them. But when SurvivorNet spoke with Dr. James N. Dillard, clinical professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and…

Black men have the highest colon cancer rates the U.S. They're also more reluctant to undergo colonoscopy screenings. Actor Will Smith and TODAY host, Craig Melvin — with others— are working to change that. As actor Chadwick Boseman's death at 43…

Denver was 29 when the show first aired in 1964. Heart disease complicated his cancer treatment. He underwent a quadruple bypass after throat cancer surgery but never responded to radiation. He died in 2005 at age 70. Details Bob Denver of Gilligan's…

The high school senior later realized she'd had three of these common symptoms, but her earliest sign was overlooked. While treatment is often successful, getting an accurate diagnosis can sometimes be more difficult. Common Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms…

“In sunscreen commercials, you never see people of color," says Jaqueline Smith, a stage 3 melanoma survivor, diagnosed at 21. "People often think having more melanin protects them from developing melanoma. But they’re wrong.” Although people of…

Virginia hospitals adopt program to promote healthy relationships. In the past year, more than 7,000 Virginia newborns have been wrapped in LOVE swaddles at hospitals participating in Richmond artist Sunny Goode’s LOVEVOLVE program. “We provide a…

Early detection is key for increased survival rates. But what are the signs? A new study on diabetes helps connect the dots as we learn to spot risk-factors and other clues. Details Pancreatic Cancer: Know The Symptoms A new study found diabetes with…

Young women diagnosed with cancer often face an unthinkable choice: Save your fertility — or your life. And when cancer treatment needs to start right away, there’s little time for eggs to mature before they can be harvested and frozen by fertility…

A damning report puts a mammography center in Virginia out of business, what can women do to protect from bad apples and ensure safe screening? Details Protect Yourself From Bad Mammograms Check the FDA’s website to look for mammography centers which…

High-tech surgery and a less-is-more approach afterward speed recovery for patients. A new combination of high-tech robotic surgery and low-tech post-op care is helping patients recover faster and with fewer complications, says Jennifer Young, M.D.,…

Consuming 50 grams of processed meat — about one hot dog per day — increases your risk for colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancers by almost 20%, the lawsuit claims. Hot dogs, bacon, and deli meat are coming under fire by a group of California…

"When I first came out of medical residency, I was surprised at how frequently patients report using a tanning bed at least once in the past," says Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp. What does sexual orientation have to do with skin cancer? There may be…

Innovations in cancer treatment are moving the needle on Americans' life-expectancy Details There is remarkable news about improved life expectancy in this country, and a decline in the death rate from cancer is a major factor. According to the…

Lewis announced his diagnosis in on Dec 20, 2019: "I have been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life," he said at the time. "I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now." “America…

SurvivorNet talked to community members about why they do -- or don't -- drink. The latest study on alcohol and cancer risk is out, and it suggests that cancer patients — and cancer survivors — have a high prevalence of alcohol use, including binge…

"This study is good news for women because it puts them in control of some of their risk." A new study found that women over 50 who lost as little as 4.5 lbs. decreased their risk of cancerWomen who lost at least 20 lbs. saw the most dramatic…

Ginsburg announced that her cancer had come back in July, but has continued working. The bride and groom have close ties to the Justice, who officiated their outdoor wedding after both tested negative for COVID-19. Details Ruth Bader Ginsburg…

The "Black Panther" star built a groundbreaking career while quietly undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy for stage 4 colon cancer behind the scenes. Details Colon Cancer Claims Life Of Chadwick Boseman The “Black Panther” star was diagnosed in…

His mother, Nancy Hart kept her ovarian cancer secret, to avoid derailing his career. Now, news of Chadwick Boseman's private battle with colon cancer, leaves the "Celebrity Game Face" host reeling. Chadwick Boseman's Death Is Hard to Process Hart…

As Wolfgang Van Halen plays a familiar Van Halen piano riff, a fan of his father asks, "Did your dad teach you...?" Details The HPV-Throat Cancer Link The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause throat cancerAlcohol and tobacco can also cause throat…