Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Breast cancer survivor giving back through The Blessing Box Project
A breast cancer survivor is helping to provide comfort to thousands who have or are battling that same disease. Here's how you can support her efforts.
Komen 'More Than Pink Walk' returns as in-person celebration at NorthPark Center
This year’s Komen event in Dallas will be a little different but, of course, the mission to find a cure for breast cancer is still the same.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Garland teen with breast cancer misdiagnosed with benign tumor
It was in the middle of the pandemic last summer when Cameron Melton went to a specialist to get a lump checked out. The doctor told her it was a benign breast tumor, but it turns out the lump was not benign. It grew for six more months unchecked.
Mother with stage 4 cancer gets final wish of seeing daughter's wedding in hospital ceremony
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
North Texas teen with no health insurance battles aggressive form of cancer
Cody, 19, was diagnosed approximately six weeks ago with Chondroplastic osteo sarcoma, which is a combination of bone and cartridge cancer. The Weinman’s have already racked up over $329,000 worth of medical bills.