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.
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.
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.
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.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children's Health awarded $1.3 million to fight pediatric cancer
$1.3 million given to Children's Health will be used to help expand and renovate the cancer center at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
$1.3 million given to Children's Health will be used to help expand and renovate the cancer center at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
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.
2022 Fighting Cancer With Grit Classic Car Show
On May 28 John Wayne's family is hosting the 2022 Fighting Cancer With Grit Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show benefitting the cancer foundation that bears his name. It is from 11am-3pm. Registration to enter a vehicle into the show begins at 9 a.m.
On May 28 John Wayne's family is hosting the 2022 Fighting Cancer With Grit Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show benefitting the cancer foundation that bears his name. It is from 11am-3pm. Registration to enter a vehicle into the show begins at 9 a.m.
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.
Coach who donated kidney now supporting recipient in cancer battle
Former high school girls basketball coach Jerry Hoffman, who donated a kidney to Nikkey Freeman in 2021, is now supporting Freeman as she battles breast cancer.
Former high school girls basketball coach Jerry Hoffman, who donated a kidney to Nikkey Freeman in 2021, is now supporting Freeman as she battles breast cancer.
The Wanted singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after brain cancer diagnosis
Tom Parker, a member of British boy band The Wanted, has died after being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in 2020. He was 33 years old.
Tom Parker, a member of British boy band The Wanted, has died after being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in 2020. He was 33 years old.
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.
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.”
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.”
John Wayne Grit Series 5K & John Wayne Experience
Ethan Wayne is the President of John Wayne Enterprises and son of the acting icon. He shares how his father is still impacting cancer research 42 years after his death.
Ethan Wayne is the President of John Wayne Enterprises and son of the acting icon. He shares how his father is still impacting cancer research 42 years after his death.
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.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Breast cancer survivors team up for support while rowing
A remarkable group of women shares strength and support on the water at White Rock Lake in Dallas.
A remarkable group of women shares strength and support on the water at White Rock Lake in Dallas.
Local skincare entrepreneur shares her breast cancer story
Sharing publicly how you overcame adversity could turn out to be someone else's survival guide. That is something Dallas-based skincare entrepreneur Colleen Rothschild believes. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been sharing her journey.
Sharing publicly how you overcame adversity could turn out to be someone else's survival guide. That is something Dallas-based skincare entrepreneur Colleen Rothschild believes. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been sharing her journey.