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.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; join FOX6 on Oct. 14
Join FOX6 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park – South Gate in Milwaukee.
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
Breast cancer awareness; veterans, supporters walk at Milwaukee VA
We all know someone impacted by breast cancer. On Friday, Oct. 6, supporters rallied together for the Milwaukee V.A. Medical Center's Awareness Walk.
Milwaukee More Than Pink Walk
Thousands of people were decked out in pink to walk in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, one of the charity's biggest fundraisers of the year.
'Run With All Your Heart 5K' Children's Wisconsin cancer fundraiser
The Milwaukee “Run With All Your Heart 5K" was created by a group of third-year medical students to raise money to fight childhood cancer.
Packers visit Children's Wisconsin patients: 'Truly heartwarming'
Green Bay Packers tight ends Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft visited Children’s Wisconsin patients and families on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Sussex childhood cancer survivor, family raise money for St. Jude
A Sussex family is celebrating a 9-year-old boy being cancer free this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month while raising money for St. Jude.
Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
Jill Biden visits Madison; cancer efforts, education the focus
First lady Jill Biden travels to Madison on Thursday, Aug. 31 – capping a three-stop visit around the Midwest. The visit will be focused on cancer and education.
Cancer in people under 50 increases 'substantially:' study
The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.
Cancer in people under 50 increases
The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.
JCC pediatric cancer camp provides patients with much-needed break
The Jewish Community Center's Rainbow Day Camp offered pediatric cancer patients a summer camp opportunity and much-needed break Tuesday.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer holds 2023 kickoff breakfast
The 2023 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk held a kickoff breakfast event Thursday at American Family Field.