Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
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.
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.
Wisconsin woman battling cancer, basketball helps provide hope
A Wisconsin woman battling stage 4 cancer practices with her basketball team each week. For her, it is more than a game, it is hope on the hardwood.
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.
Badgers hockey icon Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey player and coach Tony Granato has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he announced Sunday.
Shannen Doherty's cancer has spread: 'I'm not afraid of dying, I just don't want to die'
The 'Charmed' actress says her breast cancer has spread to her bones.
Lung cancer awareness; early screenings encouraged
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Lawmakers, breast cancer survivors seek to expand additional screenings
Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.
Detecting breast cancer; Milwaukee Health Department offers free options
We know detecting cancer early is key to saving lives. One woman who got a scary diagnosis ten years ago told FOX6 News she is walking proof of that.
Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
Doing something about Black cancer rates
At Milwaukee’s Oasis Senior Center, located on Mitchell Street, the focus is fitness.
Black community cancer rates; Milwaukee man on mission to lower them
At Milwaukee’s Oasis Senior Center, the focus is fitness on Monday and Wednesday nights. Instructor Leonard Wilson pushes the group physically and mentally.
Milwaukee Fire Department t-shirt contest; winner revealed, benefits Komen
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters’ Association Local 215 (L215) unveiledthe winning t-shirt design from its T-Shirt Design Contest – a collaboration aimed at making an impact on the lives of women facing breast cancer.
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.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer; walkers uplifted despite rain, wind
Hundreds of people gathered on Milwaukee's lakefront Saturday, despite the wind and rain, for the 2023 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.