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.

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after 'battle with cancer'

According to family, the actress died following a “battle with cancer” and was "surrounded by her closest family."

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.

Foods To Fight Cancer
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Dietitian Caroline Susie breaks down the foods you should avoid and what you should eat to improve your health.

Midlothian ISD honors football coach who died after cancer battle

The Midlothian community honored the life of a beloved football coach who lost his battle with cancer last weekend. Clif White was just 37 years old and had suffered from a rare form of cancer for several months.

North Texas man shares story of his fight with breast cancer

Stephen Terry, a father, husband, minister and teacher at Roosevelt High, is a survivor of stage 2 breast cancer.

North Texas woman credits newspaper ad for helping detect her breast cancer

A North Texas woman says a newspaper ad helped save her life. She said it caught her attention because it was offering free mammograms. She decided to call the number, was screened and learned of her diagnosis.

Late Flower Mound firefighter remembered for spreading awareness about colon cancer

The young father was just 31 years old when he got diagnosed with job-related colon cancer in 2020. After his diagnosis, he made it a mission to make sure firefighters get screened earlier in life. His efforts saved the lives of two fellow firefighters who were unknowingly battling cancer as well.

Midlothian High School football coach battles Stage 4 cancer with support from community

Midlothian High School Coach Clif White has been through chemotherapy, surgeries and immunotherapy. He's on pain medication and on oxygen full-time. White also continues to lead his team, and he was there Friday as they played Killeen.

Pink cow named Hope touring Fort Worth to kick of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A pink cow named Hope is offering just that to breast cancer survivors in North Texas. She will be on tour as the Susan G. Komen Foundation gets ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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.

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.