Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Dallas teen who inspired North Texans to register for bone marrow donations finds match
The majority of blood cancer patients can only find exact matches among strangers. But in Pike Petersen's case, the match turned out to be close to home: his own brother.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Georgetown community shows support for pediatric cancer patients
The Georgetown comunity is rallying together to show support for pediatric cancer in the Georgetown Goes Gold basketball game on Friday night.
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Lung cancer survivor in Austin advocates for screening, detection
An Austin man went to the doctor complaining of one problem. But, a CAT scan revealed another bigger concern: lung cancer.
Mama June's daughter Anna dead at 29
Mama June announced Sunday that her 29-year-old daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, died following a cancer battle.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Harald Hasselbach, Super Bowl champion, dies at 56 after fighting cancer
The Broncos announced Hasselbach’s death on Thursday, citing family.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Austin girl celebrates final cancer treatment after 2.5 years
An Austin cancer patient is celebrating her final treatment after being diagnosed with Leukemia two and a half years ago.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Signs, symptoms, risk factors and prevention
According to the CDC, each year in the U.S., 240,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from it. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Moorehead from St. David's Medical Center to learn more.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Cancer screenings: Here are 5 types and critical information to know about each
Manhattan internal medicine specialist breaks down recommendations — and shares why it's key to find disease in early stagesn
Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.