Join the V100.7 Sista Strut to defeat breast cancer
The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 2 – and FOX6’s Gabrielle Mays is proud to help kick off the event.
The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 2 – and FOX6’s Gabrielle Mays is proud to help kick off the event.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Bassist at Blu in Pfister battles pancreatic cancer
A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.
A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
$200K fellowship for Children's Wisconsin doctor fighting neuroblastoma
A Children's Wisconsin doctor is getting national recognition for his cancer research. He received a fellowship award to help further his work. It comes at a critical time when funding for childhood cancer research is low.
A Children's Wisconsin doctor is getting national recognition for his cancer research. He received a fellowship award to help further his work. It comes at a critical time when funding for childhood cancer research is low.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Milwaukee girl who 'defeated cancer' chats with Aaron Rodgers
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's 50 Faces of Cancer fundraiser premieres online on March 11 to kick off a campaign to raise money for cancer research.
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's 50 Faces of Cancer fundraiser premieres online on March 11 to kick off a campaign to raise money for cancer research.
Musician teams up with non-profit to raise funds for cancer research
One local musician is teaming up with the non-profit organization Music Beats Cancer.
One local musician is teaming up with the non-profit organization Music Beats Cancer.
UW Health urges cancer screening appointments amid pandemic
Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.
Health experts at UW Health are urging the public not to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over and everyone is vaccinated to schedule a cancer screening.
#Gold4Sarah honors Marquette volleyball player fighting Ewing sarcoma
#Gold4Sarah honors Marquette volleyball player fighting Ewing sarcoma
#Gold4Sarah honors Marquette volleyball player fighting Ewing sarcoma
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Pancreatic cancer survivor shares his story, optimism about future
At age 50 and with no family history, he was "shocked." The news was hard to process.
At age 50 and with no family history, he was "shocked." The news was hard to process.
Breast cancer research at risk amid the coronavirus pandemic
Despite this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk going virtual, it's now more important than ever to continue the fundraising.
Despite this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk going virtual, it's now more important than ever to continue the fundraising.
Join FOX6 for virtual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Join FOX6 and Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Join FOX6 and Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Doctors advice: 2 most important screenings you should set up now
When Gaulien "Gee" Smith isn’t busy helping others look their best at Gee's Clippers, he is doing everything he can to feel his best.
When Gaulien "Gee" Smith isn’t busy helping others look their best at Gee's Clippers, he is doing everything he can to feel his best.