UW Health urges cancer screening appointments amid pandemic
Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.
#Gold4Sarah honors Marquette volleyball player fighting Ewing sarcoma
#Gold4Sarah honors Marquette volleyball player fighting Ewing sarcoma
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Pancreatic cancer survivor shares his story, optimism about future
At age 50 and with no family history, he was "shocked." The news was hard to process.
Breast cancer research at risk amid the coronavirus pandemic
Despite this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk going virtual, it's now more important than ever to continue the fundraising.
Join FOX6 for virtual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Join FOX6 and Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Doctors advice: 2 most important screenings you should set up now
When Gaulien "Gee" Smith isn’t busy helping others look their best at Gee's Clippers, he is doing everything he can to feel his best.
Genetic testing leads woman to take steps to avoid breast cancer: 'I'm one of the lucky ones'
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier you catch breast cancer, the better your odds are of beating it.
Journalist diagnosed with breast cancer after screening mammogram on Facebook Live
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) -- An Oklahoma City news anchor was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after live streaming her screening test on Facebook.
'Just humbling:' MPD captain shaves head, payback for money raised for breast cancer patient
MILWAUKEE -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- and it hits close to home for the Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes unit.
'I found a lump:' When it comes to beating breast, cancer early detection can save lives
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to beating breast cancer, we know early detection can save lives.
Medical College of Wisconsin studying cancer disparities
MILWAUKEE — The Medical College of Wisconsin is looking for ways to fight racial disparity in cancer deaths in the state.Black residents in Wisconsin get cancer at a 22 percent higher rate than do white residents, according to the National Cancer Institute.Factors leading to cancer disparities for African Americans include stress, income, lifestyle and poor diet.
Alex Trebek diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Alex Trebek announced on Wednesday he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.The 78-year-old 'Jeopardy!' host shared the news in a video message.
US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline
NEW YORK — The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It's been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report.Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths.
Group sews helping heart pillows for breast cancer patients ❤️
WAUWATOSA -- A group of women from the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church get together once a month to sew quilts for children and families in need in Latvia.
Man battling aggressive cancer gets final wish of one last motorcycle ride
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - At 57 years old, Craig Brunner says many of his favorite memories took place on his bike."I just miss being on the motorcycle, miss our trips, miss that open air," his wife, Diane Brunner, told WDAF.After being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, he was forced to stay off his motorcycle.
Teacher battling cancer posted plea for sick days -- his co-workers didn't let him down
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The chemotherapy dripped through a catheter in his chest.
DNA-matched cancer treatment could increase survival rates as much as 6-fold
HOUSTON, Texas -- A new way of treating cancer that involves individual DNA sequencing could change survival rates, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Texas' MD Anderson Cancer Center said they think individually matching your cancer treatment to a DNA sequencing, rather than the location of the cancer, could not only change the treatment type chosen, but it could also lead to a survival rate of that increases as much as six-fold.The study was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.The results are being hailed as the biggest cancer breakthrough since chemotherapy.New treatments involve the individual analysis of DNA from a tumor that would let doctors individualize the particular cancer treatment because of the cancer's DNA, rather than commonly relying on the treatment based on the site location of the cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer or lung cancer.One University of Texas researcher, Apostolia Maria Tsimberidou, said this "next-generation" sequencing should become a common method to fight cancer.CLICK HERE to view this study.