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.

Getting campy with patients from MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
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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.

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."

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.

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.

Local nonprofit honors breast cancer survivors with beauty treatment
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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
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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.

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.