US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Orange County teen creates cancer-detecting toothbrush
FOX 11?s Sandra Endo shares James Nguygen?s inspirational story.
FOX 11?s Sandra Endo shares James Nguygen?s inspirational story.
LAPD officer, his wife both diagnosed with stage 4 cancer; Help needed for their 2 young kids
LAPD Officer Michael Tomelloso and his wife, Laura, were both diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just weeks apart. A Blue-Ribbon Trust Fund and GoFundMe campaign have been created to assist with their medical expenses and care for their two young kids, including one who is special needs.
LAPD Officer Michael Tomelloso and his wife, Laura, were both diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just weeks apart. A Blue-Ribbon Trust Fund and GoFundMe campaign have been created to assist with their medical expenses and care for their two young kids, including one who is special needs.
'Game of Thrones' actor, Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson dies at 75
Wilko Johnson helped give Dr. Feelgood a dangerous edge with his choppy, relentless guitar style and thousand-yard glare. The look was terrifying enough to earn him a role as silent executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on “Game of Thrones.”
Wilko Johnson helped give Dr. Feelgood a dangerous edge with his choppy, relentless guitar style and thousand-yard glare. The look was terrifying enough to earn him a role as silent executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on “Game of Thrones.”
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
'Celebrating a Vision' for cancer survivors
An illness for any of us is a game-changer. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month we highlight a woman, who's never had cancer herself, on a mission to grant wishes to others fighting cancers.
An illness for any of us is a game-changer. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month we highlight a woman, who's never had cancer herself, on a mission to grant wishes to others fighting cancers.
Pickleball for the Cure event happening in Newport Beach
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes to Newport Beach.
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes to Newport Beach.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.