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THE “CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL” AIRS WEEK-LONG SERIES “THE WAR ON CANCER: 50 YEARS”

ORIGINAL REPORTS IN “THE WAR ON CANCER” SERIES WILL EXPLORE INNOVATIONS IN CANCER TREATMENT AND SHARE STORIES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY THE DISEASE

Click Here to Watch Dr. Jon LaPook’s Report on Innovations that Could Better Detect Cancer in the Future

The CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL is airing “The War on Cancer: 50 Years,” a week-long series of original reports that examines innovations in cancer treatment, explores the progress made in the search for a cure, and delves into inequality of care for cancer patients across America. “War on Cancer: 50 Years,” which began Monday on the CBS EVENING NEWS (6:30-7:00 PM, ET), also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the passing of the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation intended to carry out more effectively the national effort against cancer, which had become the nation’s second leading cause of death.

“Cancer unfortunately touches nearly everyone – roughly one out of three Americans will get a cancer diagnosis at some point in their life,'' said CBS EVENING NEWS Anchor and Managing Editor Norah O’Donnell. “Our series will show viewers how far we’ve come in the fight against cancer and educate them about the countless new ways to treat, diagnose and prevent the disease.”

The “War on Cancer: 50 Years” series will include the following reports.

  • CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook kicked off the series Monday with a look at the innovative progression of medical treatments and future advances that could enhance the effectiveness of detecting a cancer diagnosis (WATCH HERE). Dr. LaPook will also report on the racial disparities and inequalities blocking individuals and communities from receiving equal access to cancer treatments.

  • CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula will report on a Cleveland clinic that has launched what they are calling a “first-of-its-kind” prevention breast cancer vaccine. This vaccine is focused on eventually preventing triple-negative breast cancer.

  • CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez will speak with a 19-year-old two-time brain cancer survivor as she shares her story about how music has helped her throughout the recovery process.

  • CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas will report on a little-known treatment for hair loss during cancer treatments called “scalp cooling therapy” or “cold capping.”

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