Union Pacific given deadline to clean up Fifth Ward site
Houston's Fifth Ward has been hit with an unusually high rate of cancer and many believe Union Pacific's site in the neighborhood is to blame.
Houston's Fifth Ward has been hit with an unusually high rate of cancer and many believe Union Pacific's site in the neighborhood is to blame.
'Mom, be brave': Daughter leaves sweet message in snow for mother battling cancer
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Michele Schambach received a message in the snow from her daughter while undergoing care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Raising awareness about child cancer
Melissa Wilson talks with Will and Natalie Decker, parents of twin boys who died of cancer.
Melissa Wilson talks with Will and Natalie Decker, parents of twin boys who died of cancer.
Houston fifth ward residents want answers on increased cancer cases
Houston's fifth ward is has an usually high rate of cancer and residents are looking for conclusive answers.
Houston's fifth ward is has an usually high rate of cancer and residents are looking for conclusive answers.
Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis: 'It’s a bitter pill to swallow'
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Taco Bell makes 8-year-old with brain cancer honorary employee
There’s no minimum age requirement for having a dream.
There’s no minimum age requirement for having a dream.
Several Fifth Ward families have a cancer diagnosis; nearby rail yard blamed
The Houston Health Department conducted a survey and found that 43 percent of families in Fifth Ward has a cancer diagnosis.
The Houston Health Department conducted a survey and found that 43 percent of families in Fifth Ward has a cancer diagnosis.
Indiana couple has ICU wedding so bride's dying father can attend
An Indiana couple held their wedding ceremony at the hospital so the bride's dying father could be with them.
An Indiana couple held their wedding ceremony at the hospital so the bride's dying father could be with them.
Boy, 11, dies during Make-A-Wish trip to Mall of America
Mikey Choroszy died of terminal brain cancer while on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America.
Mikey Choroszy died of terminal brain cancer while on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America.
New study links marijuana use and testicular cancer
A new study shows marijuana and testicular cancer are linked. Researchers say men who smoke marijuana daily are 36 percent more likely to develop testicular cancer than men who don't use the drug.
A new study shows marijuana and testicular cancer are linked. Researchers say men who smoke marijuana daily are 36 percent more likely to develop testicular cancer than men who don't use the drug.
Debrief: Harris County looks into cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.
Harris County looks into cancer cluster in Fifth Ward
Harris County Attorney's Office will now hire an expert to investigate which pollutants are to blame for the uptick. The property was bought over by Union Pacific, which means the railroad company will be the ones liable if prosecutors decide to take legal action.
Harris County Attorney's Office will now hire an expert to investigate which pollutants are to blame for the uptick. The property was bought over by Union Pacific, which means the railroad company will be the ones liable if prosecutors decide to take legal action.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Study links hair dye and chemical straighteners to cancer
A recent study links the rise of one type of the disease with specific hair treatments.
A recent study links the rise of one type of the disease with specific hair treatments.
Anal cancer is on the rise, and HPV could be to blame
UT Health researched why anal cancer rates have doubled in 15 years and found that HPV is behind 9 in 10 cases.
UT Health researched why anal cancer rates have doubled in 15 years and found that HPV is behind 9 in 10 cases.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Cancer in remission for 10-year-old Kentucky boy who received thousands of birthday cards
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
He did it- Mission complete. Kevin Kline finishes his 302 mile journey
All together a 302 mile run completely 3 goals getting a backpack with the names of over 2,000 children who are fighting cancer to the top of the world, meeting the fundraising goal of $200,000 and create awareness about cancer treatments for children.
All together a 302 mile run completely 3 goals getting a backpack with the names of over 2,000 children who are fighting cancer to the top of the world, meeting the fundraising goal of $200,000 and create awareness about cancer treatments for children.