NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
'Making Strides' raises breast cancer awareness at lakefront
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, the largest breast cancer awareness event in the country, brought people to Milwaukee's lakefront.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
Susan G. Komen More Thank Pink Walk inspires thousands
Thousands of people turned out on Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday, Sept. 26 to take part in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk – one of the charity's biggest fundraisers of the year.
Join the V100.7 Sista Strut to defeat breast cancer
The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 2 – and FOX6’s Gabrielle Mays is proud to help kick off the event.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Bassist at Blu in Pfister battles pancreatic cancer
A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
$200K fellowship for Children's Wisconsin doctor fighting neuroblastoma
A Children's Wisconsin doctor is getting national recognition for his cancer research. He received a fellowship award to help further his work. It comes at a critical time when funding for childhood cancer research is low.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Milwaukee girl who 'defeated cancer' chats with Aaron Rodgers
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's 50 Faces of Cancer fundraiser premieres online on March 11 to kick off a campaign to raise money for cancer research.
Musician teams up with non-profit to raise funds for cancer research
One local musician is teaming up with the non-profit organization Music Beats Cancer.