Local nonprofit honors breast cancer survivors with beauty treatment
A dozen breast cancer survivors were honored Sunday in a unique way by getting the beauty treatment they all deserve. It was all thanks to a nonprofit organization called Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer, a group that provides free wigs for women \enduring the effects of chemotherapy.
Houston siblings hold lemonade stand for childhood cancer awareness
Two siblings are helping Houstonians beat the heat while raising money for a good cause. 10-year-old Sophia and her 6-year-old brother, Logan, helped run a lemonade stand, and the money they raise benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Residents in Fifth Ward cancer cluster 'feel betrayed' over Union Pacific political donations to area leaders
Some residents in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing the cancer.
Fifth Ward residents in cancer cluster question area leaders’ campaign contributions
Some neighbors in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with the Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing cacancer. Now they say area leaders have some explaining to do after discovering Union Pacific gave them campaign contributions.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
MD Anderson receives more than $10 million in grants for cancer research
The grants were funded by Break Through Cancer, which is part of $50 million in grants made to teams across five cancer research centers
Sunshine Kids fired up about Houston Astros home season opener
The Houston Astros team up with the Sunshine Kids to help brighten the lives of children battling cancer.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions on camera but are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Teen cancer fighter gets dream makeover thanks to Make-A-Wish
A Houston-area teenager got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Make-A-Wish gives teen cancer fighter a dream makeover
A teenager from The Woodlands got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Texas City ISD elementary students raise nearly $2,000 for classmate with cancer
We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.
Houston doctor survives 6 different cancers over 50-year span
Dr. Arthur Hamberger, of Houston, has survived six different cancers over a 50-year span. His own journey changed his career path to help others going through cancer.
Enjoy a meaningful margarita that can help children with cancer
You're invited to have a margarita at a festive event this weekend to help raise funds for families dealing with childhood cancer.
Bucket list wedding: Teen battling terminal cancer gets married after celebrating early graduation, prom
A Chino Hills teenager who captured the hearts of the community got married as she continues to check items off her bucket list.
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.