Texas City ISD elementary students raise nearly $2,000 for classmate with cancer
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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.

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.

Nationwide blood shortage affecting Houston-area cancer patients

One woman, who is battling cancer for the third time, wants to remind everyone to donate blood as their donation helps cancer patients.

Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.

Devarjaye Daniel, 10, battling terminal cancer sworn in as Aldine ISD's honorary police officer

Aldine ISD student Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, 10, who is battling terminal cancer, is being sworn in to become an honorary police officer for the school district. He has already exceeded his goal to be sworn in by more than 100 law enforcement agencies.

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

Houston-area woman who survived Stage 4 cervical cancer wants you to know it’s preventable

Yolanda Lopez survived Stage 4 cervical cancer, but it has been an emotional battle to get this far. Late-stage cancer stole her chance to have another baby 25-years ago, but the right treatment spared her life.

Tom Brady surprises 10-year-old cancer survivor with Super Bowl tickets

A 10-year-old cancer survivor stole the hearts of NFL fans across the country when he thanked his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer is going to the Super Bowl. 

10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies

Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!

Houston Texans Justin Reid is an MVP for families fighting childhood cancer

Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans serves as an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance. Since the pandemic keeps him from visiting hospitals, he's meeting up with families online.