A year into the pandemic, medical experts are worried about the potential long-term health effects of missed cancer screenings. Mireya Villarreal spoke to two women who experienced late cancer diagnoses. And on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. David Agus explained why Americans should not postpone annual cancer screenings. He also addressed reports that some people who received COVID-19 vaccines are mistaking the side effect of swollen lymph nodes for signs of breast cancer. Source

As Venice celebrates its 1600th birthday, the celebrations are muted due to coronavirus restrictions. The city’s 20 million yearly tourists have vanished, as has its principal source of income. Chris Livesay reports. Source

Chris Brown’s new album “X” is on track to be the artist’s sixth-straight top-ten album. Plus, Pink Floyd is releasing new material for the first time in 20 years. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source

Stanford University researchers say that pregnant women are more affected by the flu because their bodies produce excess immune cells which can make them feel worse. Also, a German study found that people who had secure employment were 60 percent less likely to develop asthma than people afraid of losing them. Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the day’s top health news. Source

About 720,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A new study puts numbers on just how much a healthy lifestyle can lower a man’s risk. Bigad Shaban reports. Source

The CBS fall lineup has a new “NCIS” spinoff. “NCIS: New Orleans” stars TV veteran Scott Bakula of “Quantum Leap” fame. CBS News’ Suzanne Marques went behind the scenes in New Orleans to meet the cast and check out the latest addition to the smash crime franchise. “NCIS: New Orleans” premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Source

After an injury left Julie Henson immobilized, her parents decided to set up a hidden camera to document her recovery. They later found their nursing assistant repeatedly sexually assaulting their daughter. KCNC has the story. Source

An article in the October issue of The Atlantic, entitled “Why I Hope to
Die at 75,” is getting a lot of attention. CBS News medical contributor
Dr. David Agus weighs in on the debate over whether living longer is a good thing. Source

CBS hit crime series NCIS is the most-watched drama in the world, with more than 57 million viewers. Executive producer and star Mark Harmon talks about the upcoming 12th season. Source

For years, Liza Long struggled to cope with her mentally ill son’s violent and unpredictable behavior which repeatedly landed him in police custody or psychiatric hospitals. After many wrong diagnoses, at least a dozen different drugs and fear that he would seriously harm someone, she was finally able to get him the help he needed. Long has written a book about her experience and the failings of the mental health system, “The Price of Silence.” Source