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.
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.
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.
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 family running out of time, funds to save child's life from brain cancer
A Houston family is running out of time and money to help save their daughter, who is battling a rare type of brain cancer.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Houston researchers closer to unraveling mysteries of pancreatic cancer
Almost 60,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Unfortunately only 10% survive it longer than five years, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are working hard to change those devastating statistics.
Tribute for 61-year-old leads grieving family to Dickinson High football
A 61-year-old cancer patient passes and his grieving family gives a $9,500 gift to something that meant a lot to him, his high school football team.