Survivor Profile

When Christina McEvoy was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she took the reins of her care, traveling more than 600 miles for treatment and returning home to help other melanoma survivors.

by Melissa Davlin

Survivor Profile

While getting their new coffee business off the ground, John and Pat Curry took John's cancer treatment one step at a time.

by Jen A. Miller

Forward Look

Researchers aim to identify possible reasons.

by Sue Rochman

First Person

A mother and daughter exchange thoughts about their “full-family experience” facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins and Nneka Scroggins

Yesterday & Today

60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley tried to “shine a light in a dark corner” through his work, but he kept his long struggle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia private.

by Brittany Moya del Pino

Forward Look

New research suggests a link between gut bacteria and colorectal cancer.

by Melissa Weber

Yesterday & Today

Bob Denver's portrayal of a bumbling first mate on Gilligan's Island helped make the TV sitcom a pop culture icon. Decades after the show aired, Denver was diagnosed with an uncommon variety of throat cancer.

by Jocelyn Selim

Forward Look

Medications are an option for high-risk women, but few use them.

by Sue Rochman

Q&A

Cate Edwards honors her mother, Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010, by campaigning for more metastatic breast cancer resources.

by Susan FitzGerald

Survivor Profile

Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Kevin Begos