Childhood cancer survivor aspires to help children with cancer
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Key takeaways after lawmakers meet with experts
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
Fifth Ward residents address cancer cluster with area leaders
Residents of Fifth Ward, a state-identified cancer cluster, expressed gratitude for a three-day cancer summit with city leaders but still demand action against the cancer-causing chemicals found in the predominantly Black community.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Lawmakers, experts gather to find solutions
"Our goal is to foster dialogue, build relationships, and inspire concrete actions that can make a real difference in the lives of the people of the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden communities," Councilmember Letitia Plummer said.
FOX 26 viewer says pancreatic cancer report helped save his life
When J.R. White heard medical advice on FOX 26 during an interview with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, he says it made him concentrate on his own body and then do something about it!
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
3-time olympian shares colon cancer journey to help spread awareness, prevention
Three-time Olympian Tonja Bailey never imagined she'd suffer from colon cancer, but now she's using her situation as an awareness campaign to help others prevent it.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.