College grad survives cancer and rides her bike across the country to raise awareness
A young woman from Houston who survived cancer has joined forces with a non-profit organization called Texas 4000 and is biking cross country to raise awareness and money to fight cancer.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
J&J recalls most Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after finding cancer-causing chemical in some samples
Johnson and Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand spray sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
National Cancer Survivor's Day: Warrior shares her story
Cancer is perhaps the biggest battle one can face. And this Sunday is National Cancer Survivor's Day - a day to celebrate the warriors. And give hope to those recently diagnosed. Cynthia Hayes tells FOX 26 Houston about her journey.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Don't Fry Day: Doctors encourage sun safety
This Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer, and a doctor urges you to protect your skin, not only in the summer but all year long.
Health Task Force lowers age for colon cancer screenings to 45
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Soldiers shave heads for battle buddy's sister fighting brain cancer
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
Shaving heads to help raise money for cancer research
Some clippers and a financial donation is enough for the St. Baldricks Foundation to raise money for childhood cancer research. Fox 26 Houston Photojournalist Ed Lightbourne shows us how.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
New smart sticker can detect melanoma without a scalpel
Some doctors are now turning to a revolutionary tool to help detect melanoma less invasively.
Know the signs: Age trending younger for colorectal cancer
Doctors say colorectal cancer is affecting younger people these days and encourage you to get screened earlier than you may realize.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
'Jeopardy!,' Alex Trebek's family donate late host's wardrobe to charity
The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
Pamper party thrown for 71-year-old cancer survivor
A few ladies gather, even in the pandemic, to have a surprise spa day for a 71 year old breast cancer survivor.
Houston cancer survivors get early Valentine's Day gift
A Houston cancer survivor is being treated to a day so sweet it can only be described as an early Valentine’s Day gift. Months into the pandemic Gwenn Pierre was diagnosed with and began her battle with breast cancer. This month she finished chemotherapy and today she’s getting the gift of glam.