Children's Health awarded $1.3 million to fight pediatric cancer
$1.3 million given to Children's Health will be used to help expand and renovate the cancer center at Children’s Medical Center Plano.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
2022 Fighting Cancer With Grit Classic Car Show
On May 28 John Wayne's family is hosting the 2022 Fighting Cancer With Grit Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show benefitting the cancer foundation that bears his name. It is from 11am-3pm. Registration to enter a vehicle into the show begins at 9 a.m.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions and are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Coach who donated kidney now supporting recipient in cancer battle
Former high school girls basketball coach Jerry Hoffman, who donated a kidney to Nikkey Freeman in 2021, is now supporting Freeman as she battles breast cancer.
The Wanted singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after brain cancer diagnosis
Tom Parker, a member of British boy band The Wanted, has died after being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in 2020. He was 33 years old.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
John Wayne Grit Series 5K & John Wayne Experience
Ethan Wayne is the President of John Wayne Enterprises and son of the acting icon. He shares how his father is still impacting cancer research 42 years after his death.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Breast cancer survivors team up for support while rowing
A remarkable group of women shares strength and support on the water at White Rock Lake in Dallas.
Local skincare entrepreneur shares her breast cancer story
Sharing publicly how you overcame adversity could turn out to be someone else's survival guide. That is something Dallas-based skincare entrepreneur Colleen Rothschild believes. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been sharing her journey.
Doctor shares signs and symptoms breast cancer in males
Although breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects women, men can get breast cancer too. And if there are signs or symptoms that worry you, it's best to get it checked out.
Breast cancer survivor sharing strength with others a year later
A special event brings breast cancer survivors together every year in Dallas. Each time, FOX 4 meets people who inspire others with their strength and courage. That includes a mom named Jennifer Lucas. Here's how she's doing now.
Komen working to tackle metastatic breast cancer
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Of those, even when it's caught early, the cancer will spread for nearly 30 percent of women to other parts of their body. When it does, it's called metastatic breast cancer or stage four. Today, Susan G. Komen is doing what it can to tackle this deadliest stage of breast cancer.
Breast cancer survivor giving back through The Blessing Box Project
A breast cancer survivor is helping to provide comfort to thousands who have or are battling that same disease. Here's how you can support her efforts.
Breast cancer survivor is behind the Blessing Box Project
A breast cancer survivor helps provide comfort for thousands who have or are battling that same disease. Dawn Compton is the founder of the Blessing Box Project and joins Good Day from her home near Houston.
North Texas businesswoman says mammogram saved her life
A North Texas businesswoman is grateful she beat breast cancer. Milli Brown says getting a mammogram saved her life. Here's her story.
Komen 'More Than Pink Walk' returns as in-person celebration at NorthPark Center
This year’s Komen event in Dallas will be a little different but, of course, the mission to find a cure for breast cancer is still the same.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.