Woman drops 500 pounds after losing tongue to cancer: 'I'm alive for the very first time in my life'
“I had to die a little in order to learn to appreciate how it felt to truly be alive,” the woman, who has dropped nearly 500 pounds in two and half years, said.
'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's touching answer
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak recovering after emergency surgery for intestinal blockage
“Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak underwent successful emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine, the show said Friday.
4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: New BRCA gene mutation guidelines
Rachel Belkin is a teacher, a wife, a mother of two and a 10 year breast cancer survivor.
Mom diagnosed with rare breast cancer during pregnancy delivers 'miracle' baby boy
Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.
San Jose mother builds elaborate Halloween display for dying son
The Jimenez family is causing quite a stir in one San Jose neighborhood, but it was a labor of love for a mother who created an elaborate Halloween display for her terminally-ill son.
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
A promising new vaccine could one day be a flu shot against breast cancer.
State Committee hears about Toxic Threat to firefighters
Turnout gear worn by firefighters, also known as bunker gear, typically gets covered with ash and debris during a fire fight.
Fundraising for childhood cancer
A local family is fundraising for the fight against childhood cancer along with moms all across the country.
LBJ Football Coach Jack will be missed
Longtime LBJ Head Football Coach Andrew Jackson died Tuesday after battling cancer.
No Shave November
Starting the conversation and promoting cancer awareness are the two goals of the No Shave November non-profit organization.
Alcohol and cancer
America's top cancer doctors are calling attention to the ties between alcohol and cancer.
How breast cancer can affect your financial future
It's an aspect of breast cancer that can sometimes be an afterthought to saving your life. FOX 7's Amanda Salinas has more.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
Over the past few weeks, we've been bringing you stories of survivors and their inspirational messages.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month
FOX 7’S Amanda Salinas talked to Shanita Miller a breast cancer survivor about how a local non-profit helped her get through the difficult days.
Melanoma in young people
Dr. Ted Lain with Steiner Ranch Dermatology talks more about the importance of annual skin checks for young people and what to look out for.
Lift Brigade founder Lance White talks about charity golf tournament
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Lift Brigade is supporting the cause. Lance White and his dad Steve talked about how Lance is doing now that Lance is finally finishing his treatments for blood cancer this December at age 17. The two also talked about an upcoming charity golf tournament.
Cycling fundraiser to help battle ovarian cancer
Hundreds of Austinites are hoping their efforts can help save lives and bring awareness to ovarian cancer so that others can catch it early. They're all participating in Wheel to Survive for the sa...