Concert for the Cure; 2 strangers connected by cancer

One way or another – cancer has touched all our lives. From Elkhorn to West Bend, FOX6 News traveled our viewing area for a story about two strangers connected by cancer.

New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds

A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.

Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds

Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.

Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer

President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.

Blue lights in Milwaukee, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Milwaukee lit up blue Friday, March 3 to help increase awareness.

Breast cancer vaccine clinical trial by UW Carbone Cancer Center

The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.

Gee's Clippers cancer screenings 'a chance to catch things sooner'

Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee held its second annual free skin, hair and nail screening event. It focused on screening for certain types of cancer.

Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police

Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.

US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.

Woman shares story, warns others how manicure may have given her cancer

A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.

What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.

Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis

Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.” 

Legendary soccer star Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement

One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.