Houston-area colon cancer survivor raising awareness nationwide
Health officials say colon cancer is not just an older person's disease anymore. A new report from the American Cancer Society says 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are actually under the age of 55. Experts are now lowering the age for recommended screenings. Cancer survivor Paula Chambers-Raney and Dr. Meera Avila with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann spread awareness.
Health officials say colon cancer is not just an older person's disease anymore. A new report from the American Cancer Society says 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are actually under the age of 55. Experts are now lowering the age for recommended screenings. Cancer survivor Paula Chambers-Raney and Dr. Meera Avila with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann spread awareness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Houston-area group Mothers Against Cancer unite to fight childhood cancer
Mothers Against Cancer is a powerful group of moms in northeast Houston who share common experiences and a common mission. Their children have suffered from cancer, and now they want to help make sure other families don't have to endure that pain.
Mothers Against Cancer is a powerful group of moms in northeast Houston who share common experiences and a common mission. Their children have suffered from cancer, and now they want to help make sure other families don't have to endure that pain.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Texas City community joins together to support young boy with stage 3 cancer
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
The Texas City community is coming together to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Community helping raise funds for young boy with cancer
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Texas City community is coming together to have a fundraiser to support a young boy undergoing treatment for stage 3 cancer.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner opens up about cancer diagnosis during State of the City address
During Wednesday’s State of the City address, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner opened up about a personal fight after recently being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer in his jaw during the summer.
During Wednesday’s State of the City address, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner opened up about a personal fight after recently being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer in his jaw during the summer.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Preventing breast cancer: advice from a doctor you've likely never heard before
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Dr. Sharon Stills from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She shares some advice for preventing breast cancer that you've likely never heard before.
Man shares battle with breast cancer to help raise awareness
It's something that's often overlooked; almost 3,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 since only 1% of cases are in men.
It's something that's often overlooked; almost 3,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 since only 1% of cases are in men.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.