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.
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.