Stories Tagged as
Cancer
Bayer reaches $10 billion settlement in Roundup cancer lawsuits
by
David Brancaccio
, Scott Tong
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 25, 2020
Bayer, which acquired Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, is trying to settle all claims, present and future.
Drug shortages continue to affect common meds
Mar 6, 2019
Contaminated supply chains, natural disasters, and the bottom line are just some of the reasons why basic drugs are in constant shortage.
Cancer death rates have fallen 27 percent
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 9, 2019
Oncology experts say advances in cancer drugs have played a major role.
The EPA says TCE causes cancer, so why hasn't it been banned?
by
Scott Tong
Jul 26, 2018
With the chemical industry challenging the cancer link, the agency has held off on action.
The link between fracking and health issues
Nov 15, 2017
Cause and effect can be difficult to prove, but here are a series of studies showing the potential connection between fracking and health risks.
More Americans are working through cancer
by
Ryan Kailath
Jul 27, 2017
Sen. McCain is one out of millions of Americans who return to work after cancer treatment or diagnosis.
This cancer patient is devoting his life to making drugs more affordable
May 17, 2017
David Mitchell's advocacy group aims to bring down prescription prices by harnessing the power of patient stories.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S.-Cuba relations could be big for pharmaceuticals
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 10, 2017
A "refreeze" could jeopardize cooperation on cancer drugs.
Deals aimed at reining in costs of cancer drugs show promise
Jun 6, 2016
Some manufacturers are willing to tie drug price to performance.