What are the sneaky signs of breast cancer?
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October is breast cancer awareness month, so we speak with an expert after a recent study says most women cannot spot the symptoms of aggressive breast cancer.

Houston Health Department finds chemical compound, Dioxin, in surface level soil in Fifth Ward

The Houston Health Department released new findings and have now started to notify residents of the Fifth Ward, the cancer causing chemical compound called Dioxin has been found in surface level soil.

Study shows more people are surviving cancer
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Dr. Timothy Yap with MD Anderson is connected to the study that shows more patients are surviving cancer.

4-year-old Wylie Cino loses battle with terminal brain cancer
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A tragic update to a story FOX 26 brought you in July when a 4-year-old boy from Santa Fe was diagnosed with terminal brain stem cancer and given just weeks to live. The family confirmed Saturday he passed away.

Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows

Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.

Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp

The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.

Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds

A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.

Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US

The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.

FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants

While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.

TikTok famous: Houston-area girl goes viral after battle with cancer

As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey.

TikTok Famous: Houston-area girl goes viral for fight with cancer
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As we head into Childhood Cancer Awareness month, FOX 26's Melissa Wilson introduces us to a young girl from Magnolia who has taken social media by storm with her cancer journey. She has now been in remission for six months, but wait until we share with you HOW she found out she had cancer.