Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
‘Dennis the Menace' actor Jay North dead at 73
Actor Jay North, who was known for playing the title character Dennis Mitchell in the 1960s sitcom “Dennis the Menace," has died, according to reports.
Bastrop mother, 9-year-old daughter battle cancer at same time
A Bastrop mother and her 9-year-old daughter are battling cancer at the same time.
Young people being diagnosed with colon cancer at higher rates; doctor speaks on prevention, screening
An Austin gastroenterologist spoke about a steady rise in colon cancer cases in younger people.
Dave Coulier gives update on cancer battle, finishes chemotherapy
Dave Coulier, best known for Full House, recently opened up about his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in an interview with Parade.
Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
Boy with cancer chases goal to visit all 50 states: ‘He just loves America’
With just 10 states left, the family is seeking support to help make 10-year-old Wyatt Drysdale's dream come true.
Texas bill proposes mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters
A proposed Texas law would require mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters across the state.
Austin clinics chosen to administer new blood tests to screen for colon cancer
Health clinics in Austin are helping expand access to a new cancer detection blood test.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Cancer death rates have dropped in the U.S.: report
The American Cancer Society is out with its 2025 Cancer Facts and Statistics report. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin doctor to discuss the findings.
Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Beating the odds: Inspiring stories of cancer survivors in 2024
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in 3 people, but many are surviving and thriving after treatment.
'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert missed warning signs of breast cancer
"Baywatch" star Nicole Eggert recalled the warning signs that she missed ahead of receiving her breast cancer diagnosis.