Houston man urges everyone to get a colonoscopy by age 45
The second annual 5K Victory Lap is Saturday, March 5, at Memorial Park
The second annual 5K Victory Lap is Saturday, March 5, at Memorial Park
President Joe Biden delivers first State of the Union address
A look at some of the highlights from President Biden's first State of the Union address.
A look at some of the highlights from President Biden's first State of the Union address.
Residents rallying in Fifth Ward asking what's being done about the cancer causing contamination
Fifth Ward residents say after decades of being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, they won't remain silent any longer
Fifth Ward residents say after decades of being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, they won't remain silent any longer
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
Family searches for bone marrow donor to cure daughter's cancer
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
Young mother, who has never smoked, battles lung cancer for 4th time
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
A mom is sharing her diagnosis of lung cancer to make sure you know it can happen to young adults, who have never smoked before. She travels from Oklahoma to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to fight the disease.
Houston 9-year-old with terminal cancer hopes to be sworn-in by 100 law enforcement agencies
Despite his terminal cancer, 9-year-old Devarjaye says he's working to fulfill his law enforcement dreams and be sworn-in by 100 agencies! He's got seven titles and more on the way.
Despite his terminal cancer, 9-year-old Devarjaye says he's working to fulfill his law enforcement dreams and be sworn-in by 100 agencies! He's got seven titles and more on the way.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Margarita taste-off this weekend to benefit children with cancer
The 13th Annual Margarita Taste-Off benefitting Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is Sunday.
The 13th Annual Margarita Taste-Off benefitting Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is Sunday.
Astros player and his wife turning the baseball diamond into a field of dreams
When it comes to the Astros, what if I tell you we already know who the winner is even before the final game? How you might ask? Well, in this Positively Houston, we are happy to announce the winners are all of the Houstonians on the receiving end of the many charities the Astros players and their wives contribute to.
When it comes to the Astros, what if I tell you we already know who the winner is even before the final game? How you might ask? Well, in this Positively Houston, we are happy to announce the winners are all of the Houstonians on the receiving end of the many charities the Astros players and their wives contribute to.
NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Breast cancer patient changes career to help patients like her, with lymphedema
Many people have been reinventing themselves during the pandemic, but it was a diagnosis of breast cancer that prompted a local woman to make a big career change. Now she's helping patients with her knowing ways at TIRR Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands.
Many people have been reinventing themselves during the pandemic, but it was a diagnosis of breast cancer that prompted a local woman to make a big career change. Now she's helping patients with her knowing ways at TIRR Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands.
Local woman rings the end of cancer bell at a Houston Texans game
Many cancer patients get to ring a bell at the end of their cancer treatment, often surrounded by family and friends. Elizabeth Weiss got to celebrate her moment in front of tens of thousands of people, after completing four rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Many cancer patients get to ring a bell at the end of their cancer treatment, often surrounded by family and friends. Elizabeth Weiss got to celebrate her moment in front of tens of thousands of people, after completing four rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer.