Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Getting campy with patients from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
A sense of normalcy is what young patients from the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital have been experiencing at summer camp
A sense of normalcy is what young patients from the University of Texas MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital have been experiencing at summer camp
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Houston man thankful wife kept faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle
A Houston man is grateful for his wife who helped him keep the faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle. Now he's sharing the warning signs he ignored in the hopes another man benefits.
A Houston man is grateful for his wife who helped him keep the faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle. Now he's sharing the warning signs he ignored in the hopes another man benefits.
Local nonprofit honors breast cancer survivors with beauty treatment
A dozen breast cancer survivors were honored Sunday in a unique way by getting the beauty treatment they all deserve. It was all thanks to a nonprofit organization called Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer, a group that provides free wigs for women \enduring the effects of chemotherapy.
A dozen breast cancer survivors were honored Sunday in a unique way by getting the beauty treatment they all deserve. It was all thanks to a nonprofit organization called Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer, a group that provides free wigs for women \enduring the effects of chemotherapy.
Houston siblings hold lemonade stand for childhood cancer awareness
Two siblings are helping Houstonians beat the heat while raising money for a good cause. 10-year-old Sophia and her 6-year-old brother, Logan, helped run a lemonade stand, and the money they raise benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Two siblings are helping Houstonians beat the heat while raising money for a good cause. 10-year-old Sophia and her 6-year-old brother, Logan, helped run a lemonade stand, and the money they raise benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Residents in Fifth Ward cancer cluster 'feel betrayed' over Union Pacific political donations to area leaders
Some residents in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing the cancer.
Some residents in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing the cancer.
Fifth Ward residents in cancer cluster question area leaders? campaign contributions
Some neighbors in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with the Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing cacancer. Now they say area leaders have some explaining to do after discovering Union Pacific gave them campaign contributions.
Some neighbors in Fifth Ward, where a cancer cluster has been identified by the state, have been battling with the Union Pacific Railroad because they believe contaminants from the company are causing cacancer. Now they say area leaders have some explaining to do after discovering Union Pacific gave them campaign contributions.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Breast cancer survivor gets treatment for another decade-long health mystery
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
Tiffeny Morrow was diagnosed with panic attacks, following her breast cancer treatments, but she found a doctor at UTHealth/Memorial Hermann, who helped her realize that anxiety had nothing to do with her serious problem.
MD Anderson receives more than $10 million in grants for cancer research
The grants were funded by Break Through Cancer, which is part of $50 million in grants made to teams across five cancer research centers
The grants were funded by Break Through Cancer, which is part of $50 million in grants made to teams across five cancer research centers
Sunshine Kids fired up about Houston Astros home season opener
The Houston Astros team up with the Sunshine Kids to help brighten the lives of children battling cancer.
The Houston Astros team up with the Sunshine Kids to help brighten the lives of children battling cancer.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions on camera but are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions on camera but are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Teen cancer fighter gets dream makeover thanks to Make-A-Wish
A Houston-area teenager got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
A Houston-area teenager got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Make-A-Wish gives teen cancer fighter a dream makeover
A teenager from The Woodlands got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
A teenager from The Woodlands got a dream makeover after completing all her cancer care, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!