Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Cancer screening could spot several cancers early
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Cancer screenings have evolved and there is now tests in the works to screen for dozens of types of cancers. Doctors are calling the liquid biopsies, "multi-cancer early detection tests." The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more information.

Men under 50 most impacted by colon cancer
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The American Cancer Society has released troubling new data that says colon cancer is now the deadliest type of cancer in men under 50. FOX's Jeff Paul reports on the numbers.

Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows

In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.

Houston mayor pauses Fifth Ward relocation program for review

There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds.

Houston mayor reviews cancer cluster relocation
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There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan tells more about why Mayor John Whitmire request for more time caused protest.

Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years. 

Lunch for the Soul - Brain cancer survivor
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Mia needs your help! This precious brain cancer survivor is gathering toys to cheer up children at the cancer center at Texas Children's Hospital and hopefully, the pediatric cancer center at MD Anderson Cancer Center, if she gets enough toys.

EPA updates residents on cancer cluster
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Fifth Ward residents impacted by the deadly cancer cluster in their neighborhood learned about what's next to address the neighborhood concerns. They were updated on efforts made to clean up the toxic chemicals. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on what was discussed.

Mother chooses 'chemo cut' to hair loss
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A haircut became a "teachable" moment for cosmetology students in Georgia. Their client, a mother of two, wasn't trying to update her look but instead wanted to take back control after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has the mother's story.

5th Ward residents to meet with EPA
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Fifth Ward residents impacted by the deadly cancer cluster there are gathering tonight with the EPA. They're getting updated on the efforts to clean up the toxic chemicals in their area and can ask questions about what's next. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has a preview from the community.