New prostate cancer guidelines recommend more frequent screenings

New prostate cancer guidelines call for more frequent screenings in men. The American Cancer Society announced the updates.

New prostate cancer screening guidelines; what you need to know
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There are new prostate cancer screening guidelines. Dr. Joshua Lang, a medical oncologist with UW Health and the Carbone Cancer Center, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about this change. As it turns out, what's old is new again.

FDA clears use of AI tool designed to predict whether breast cancer will recur

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says. 

Milwaukee Dancing Grannies member's breast cancer survival story

A member of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies survived breast cancer and finds support in her family and her fellow dancers.

Caledonia Halloween display raising money for breast cancer awareness

Even though Halloween is still three weeks away, one Caledonia house is getting a jump on the holiday with a huge display. And it's all for a good cause.

Caledonia Halloween display raising money for breast cancer awareness
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Even though Halloween is still three weeks away, one Caledonia house is getting a jump on the holiday with a huge display. And that’s putting it lightly.

Cancer survivor, champion salsa dancer; Marquette student's story

A Marquette University student survived childhood cancer and is pursuing a career in cancer research. She's also a world champion salsa dancer.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Milwaukee
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You can help a great cause and get some light exercise on Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront on Saturday, Oct. 10. Lo Nelson joined FOX6 NOW to talk about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which is ready to roll, but needs your support.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Kim Dittus, a medical oncologist from UW Health Carbone Cancer Center, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about advances in research.

2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; sign up now

Join FOX6 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Maier Festival Park South Gate on Milwaukee's lakefront.

Milwaukee VA hosts breast cancer walk on Oct. 2
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The Milwaukee VA is hosting a breast cancer awareness walk on Friday, Oct. 2. Amanda Ziegler, the event organizer for the walk, joined FOX6 NOW with all the details.

Infections linked to 2.3 million global cancer cases in 2024, study finds

A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that infections were linked to approximately 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024.

Thyroid cancer diagnosis; what you need to know
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A new University of Wisconsin study shows the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer remains high. FOX6 NOW learned more about what's at play from Dr. Louise Davies, professor of otolaryngology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Prostate cancer awareness; what you need to know
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September is prostate cancer awareness month. FOX6 NOW spoke with Dr. Joshua Lang, a medical oncologist from UW Health, about what the public needs to know about this disease.

Ovarian cancer awareness month; what viewers should know
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Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Month starts on Tuesday, Sept. 1, which focuses on uterine, ovarian, and other reproductive cancers. Dr. Catherine Zhang, a gynecologic oncologist and surgeon at UW Health, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what everyone needs to know about this form of cancer.