‘His impact lives forever’: MTV honors Chadwick Boseman at VMAs
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked fans, was honored as a real life hero at the MTV Video Music Awards. Host Keke Palmer says Boseman's death at the age of 43 on Friday was “a devastating loss.”
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked fans, was honored as a real life hero at the MTV Video Music Awards. Host Keke Palmer says Boseman's death at the age of 43 on Friday was “a devastating loss.”
10,000 people expected to lose their lives after skipping cancer screenings during pandemic
During the pandemic, many of us have wanted to stay home as much as possible to avoid germs, but local doctors want to encourage you to remember your cancer screenings.
During the pandemic, many of us have wanted to stay home as much as possible to avoid germs, but local doctors want to encourage you to remember your cancer screenings.
Camp on the Go for Houston’s young cancer patients
MD Anderson is holding a virtual "Camp on the Go" this summer to ensure young patients and siblings are still able to participate.
MD Anderson is holding a virtual "Camp on the Go" this summer to ensure young patients and siblings are still able to participate.
Big Love Cancer Care virtual birthday bash kicks off
Big Love Cancer Care has had to dramatically readjust their volunteer efforts and their fundraising due to COVID 19, but the nonprofit group is determined to keep their mission going.
Big Love Cancer Care has had to dramatically readjust their volunteer efforts and their fundraising due to COVID 19, but the nonprofit group is determined to keep their mission going.
Big Love Cancer Care determined to win over COVID
Big Love Cancer Care has had to dramatically readjust their volunteer efforts and their fundraising due to COVID 19, but the nonprofit group is determined to keep their mission going.
Big Love Cancer Care has had to dramatically readjust their volunteer efforts and their fundraising due to COVID 19, but the nonprofit group is determined to keep their mission going.
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Monsanto case
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a critical need for Type O blood
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Bicyclist group goes on digital ride to help kids with cancer
The General's Guard has taken an annual bicycle ride to the web to help raise money for local families of children with cancer.
The General's Guard has taken an annual bicycle ride to the web to help raise money for local families of children with cancer.
Bicyclist group goes on digital ride to help kids with cancer
The General's Guard is a small group of bike riders based in the Dallas area. Every May, they host a 24-hour ride to fundraise for the organization, Heroes for Children.
The General's Guard is a small group of bike riders based in the Dallas area. Every May, they host a 24-hour ride to fundraise for the organization, Heroes for Children.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
Join the BIG Love Virtual Fun Run
BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run today.
BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run today.
Join BIG Love virtual fun run
BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run.
BIG Love Cancer Care has had to quickly adapt fundraising due to the COVID 19 pandemic. They are in a critical time right now trying to help many cancer kids and their families who are quarantined at home. You can help out by joining their virtual fun run.
Helping thousands cope with pediatric cancer is an effort of BIG Love
BIG Love Cancer Care helps thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital.
BIG Love Cancer Care helps thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital.
Cancer charity continues mission amid quarantine struggles
BIG Love Cancer Care was founded 13 years ago by the Phillips family to honor their daughter, Brooke. They help thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital. The COVID 19 quarantine has impacted their efforts suddenly...preventing volunteers from entering the hospital and causing fundraisers to be cancelled. Every year BIG love cancer care holds several fundraisers to help serve thousands of families dealing with the struggle of pediatric cancer. Founder Cheney Phillips and Big Love Cancer Care had to quickly adapt, now bringing food and supplies directly to the homes of cancer patients. This weekend they are hosting a virtual fun run. Just sign up for the run online, and for a small donation you will receive a T-shirt and instructions how to participate https://biglovecancercare.org/virtual-run
BIG Love Cancer Care was founded 13 years ago by the Phillips family to honor their daughter, Brooke. They help thousands of families dealing with pediatric cancer every year with multiple programs, including fulfilling a wish list for families in the hospital. The COVID 19 quarantine has impacted their efforts suddenly...preventing volunteers from entering the hospital and causing fundraisers to be cancelled. Every year BIG love cancer care holds several fundraisers to help serve thousands of families dealing with the struggle of pediatric cancer. Founder Cheney Phillips and Big Love Cancer Care had to quickly adapt, now bringing food and supplies directly to the homes of cancer patients. This weekend they are hosting a virtual fun run. Just sign up for the run online, and for a small donation you will receive a T-shirt and instructions how to participate https://biglovecancercare.org/virtual-run
Texas sets date for Union Pacific to clean up Fifth Ward site
Union Pacific has now until August 31, 2020 to collect additional environmental data and come up with a cleanup plan. The railroad company will also be required to provide interim reports in the spring and summer, throughout their data-collection process.
Union Pacific has now until August 31, 2020 to collect additional environmental data and come up with a cleanup plan. The railroad company will also be required to provide interim reports in the spring and summer, throughout their data-collection process.
Union Pacific given deadline to provide cleanup plan for Fifth Ward site
State officials have now set a deadline for when Union Pacific must come up with a cleanup plan for a contaminated site in the Fifth Ward. This comes after state investigators discovered cancer clusters near a former creosote facility in the area last year.
State officials have now set a deadline for when Union Pacific must come up with a cleanup plan for a contaminated site in the Fifth Ward. This comes after state investigators discovered cancer clusters near a former creosote facility in the area last year.



















