Oklahoma firefighter battling cancer raises awareness on blood donor shortages
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
Houston community supports Oklahoma firefighter fighting cancer, in need of rare O-negative blood
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
Pancreatic cancer rates rising in young women, study says
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
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.
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.
Houston area childhood cancer survivor wants to help other sick children
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
Checking in with cancer survivor who was gifted tickets to Taylor Swift concert
Hallie Barnard, 14, a cancer survivor was gifted tickets to this weekend?s Taylor Swift concert in Houston from another fan, Gabriella Saadia. The two young ladies showed us why fans known as Swifties, say they are like family.
Hallie Barnard, 14, a cancer survivor was gifted tickets to this weekend?s Taylor Swift concert in Houston from another fan, Gabriella Saadia. The two young ladies showed us why fans known as Swifties, say they are like family.
Skin cancer vaccine shows promise in trials
One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. But there's promising news in the fight against melanoma.
One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. But there's promising news in the fight against melanoma.
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!
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!
FOX 26 viewer says medical report on cancer 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! He also says that information is partially responsible for helping spare 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! He also says that information is partially responsible for helping spare his life.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chemical Red No. 3 linked to increase risk of cancer
Chemical Red No. 3 linked to increase risk of cancer
Chemical Red No. 3 linked to increase risk of cancer
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.
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.
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.