Breast cancer treatment advancements emerge from Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is at the forefront of advancements in breast cancer treatment by pioneering a "right-sizing surgery", potentially eliminating the need for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for patients with early stage ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Advancements in fight against breast cancer
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Exciting news is coming out of Baylor College in the fight against breast cancer as they announce two ground breaking advancements that could revolutionize patient care. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with Dr. Alastair Thompson to hear more details.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.

Beating the odds: Inspiring stories of cancer survivors in 2024

Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in 3 people, but many are surviving and thriving after treatment.

Texas Children's holiday magic for cancer patients
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Hospital halls turned into "Candy Cane Lane" on Christmas for young cancer patients to take their mind off treatments and become surrounded in holiday joy. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson has more on the heartwarming story.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35

Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.

Cystic fibrosis patient fighting breast cancer offers encouragement

Local Houston woman provides words of encouragement to stay aware about your body and never skip mammograms, especially when other medical problems are going on.

Woman with cystic fibrosis battles breast cancer
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A Breast Cancer Awareness Month wraps up, a local Houston woman provides words of encouragement to stay aware about your body and never skip mammograms, especially when other medical problems are going on. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to a woman with cystic fibrosis who also battled breast cancer.

Talking about male breast cancer cases
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness month but the disease does not just impact women as the American Cancer Society reports almost 3,000 cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed. Advocate and survivor Dr. Jacque Colbert has more.

Genetic testing finds breast cancer early
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A North Texas woman is on a mission to help raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond after she took took action. FOX's Alex Boyer spoke with the woman who learned she was at high risk for a certain type of breast cancer.

Child cancer patients take care of their teddy bears at MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic and 9-year-old patient Mackenzie was excited to take care of her friend, Vanilla!

'Teddy Bear Clinic' for child cancer patients
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It's Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Texas Children's, MD Anderson, and Children Memorial Hermann are all bringing awareness to childhood cancer. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital even hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic!

Survivor raising awareness for prostate cancer
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It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and one in eight men will get that diagnosis. A local cancer fighter is doing his part to raise awareness about the importance of early detection.

Cancer patient made honorary Bellaire PD officer
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The Bellaire Police Department swore in 12-year-old cancer patient Devarjaye Daniel as their newest, honorary officer on Wednesday.