While cancer death rates in the U.S. have declined in recent years, racial disparities persist. Midwestern states — including Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Indiana — have some of the highest rates of cancer mortality for Black residents in the country. Public health advocates have worked for years to close the racial gap, but some worry the pandemic will delay progress.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is partnering with patient advocacy group Susan G. Komen to expand resources to support Black women facing breast cancer in Indianapolis, Chicago and St. Louis. The spokeswoman for the new partnership is an Olympic athlete who has battled breast cancer.

New research from Indiana University suggests that obesity in Black women increases their risk of recurrence of breast cancer or even dying — more so than in white women.

Over 40 people gathered virtually Wednesday to call on Indiana lawmakers to preserve funding for the states Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.

WFYI's Terri Dee spoke with Eskenazi Health gastroenterologist Dr. Hala Fatima about the factors behind the uptick in cases and its impact on people of color.

Researchers at Indiana University have found a new therapy that significantly slows tumor growth in some cells.

A federal grant to an Indiana researcher will fund the study of a type of therapy for late-stage cancer patients that focuses on improving quality of life.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's report looks at a range of issues including underage access to tanning beds, cigarette taxes, cancer screenings and Medicaid access.

Tyler Trent, a former Purdue University student and college football super fan who inspired many with his battle against cancer, died Tuesday. He was 20 years old.

Families of some Johnson County children diagnosed with rare forms of cancer have partnered with the American Red Cross for a special Kids Kicking Cancer blood drive Saturday, Dec. 15.