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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harris Co. constable deputy surprised with cancer-free party
After her last treatment Deputy Brittney Buchkar was surprised with a parking lot party by her family and brothers and sisters in blue.
After her last treatment Deputy Brittney Buchkar was surprised with a parking lot party by her family and brothers and sisters in blue.
After a two year fight Dep. Buchkar is is cancer free
After her last treatment Deputy Britiney Buchkar was surprised with a parking lot party by her family and brothers and sisters in blue.
After her last treatment Deputy Britiney Buchkar was surprised with a parking lot party by her family and brothers and sisters in blue.
Washington Football Team Coach Ron Rivera rings bell after final cancer treatment
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
Robert Redford's son James dies at 58 of liver cancer
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
Cancer-stricken Rush Limbaugh tells listeners he can no longer deny he's 'under a death sentence'
Cancer-stricken talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh provided listeners a somber update on his condition Monday after recent scans showed “some progression of cancer,” which he said is “not dramatic” but still a step in the wrong direction.
Cancer-stricken talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh provided listeners a somber update on his condition Monday after recent scans showed “some progression of cancer,” which he said is “not dramatic” but still a step in the wrong direction.