Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Marquette student and leukemia survivor inspired to research cancer
Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.
Childhood cancer survivor helping with cancer research
Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.
Candy Cane Lane supports MACC Fund for 40th season; what to know
"Candy Cane Lane" will celebrate its 40th season in West Allis. The annual fundraiser, benefiting the MACC Fund, opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
Wisconsin advocates back breast cancer bill; expand access to screenings
A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers, advocates and members of the Early Detection Saves Lives coalition gathered Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Madison to support a bill that could eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental breast cancer screenings.
Looking ahead to the Making Strides walk
FOX6 anchor Mary Stoker Smith is back, joining Wakeup live once again from Henry Maier Festival Park. She chatted with Sara Richter ahead of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith at Making Strides
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the fight is taking center stage at Milwaukee's lakefront. FOX6 anchor and emcee for the walk -- Mary Stoker Smith, joined WakeUp to share more.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
It will be a sea of pink along the lakefront this morning for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Michael Donohoo joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us his story of recovery and hope.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Milwaukee's lakefront
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the fight is taking center stage on Milwaukee's lakefront Saturday morning, Oct. 11.
Making Strides of Milwaukee walk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the fight is taking center stage on Milwaukee's lakefront Saturday morning, Oct. 11. Elisabeth Thomsen joined FOX6 WakeUp from Henry Maier Festival Park to get us ready for the Making Strides Walk.
Breast cancer awareness and increasing cancer rates
UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel joined FOX6 to talk about breast cancer awareness, and a concerning trend in the rise of cancer cases in young people.
2025 Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning for the 2025 Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Elizabeth Kay joined FOX6 WakeUp live from Henry Maier Festival Park on why she is taking part in the walk this morning.
MFD Fire Chief Aaron Lispki at the More Than Pink Walk
The Susan G. Komen Foundation started with $200 and a shoebox of potential donor names and has grown into the world?s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lispki joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us about the department's involvement in the walk.
Hope Village at the More Than Pink Walk
The More Than Pink Walk raises millions of dollars every year to help support breast cancer research, patient care, and community outreach. Tami Salawater joined FOX6 WakeUp from Hope Village to tell us her story and why they are participating in the walk today.
Hundreds join More Than Pink Walk on Milwaukee lakefront to fight breast cancer
Thousands of people were at Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday morning, Sept. 28, for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning (Sept. 28) for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Executive Director Nikki Panico joined FOX6 WakeUp from Henry Maier Festival Park to break down what we can expect to see.
2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk; sign up now
Join FOX6 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Maier Festival Park South Gate on Milwaukee's lakefront.