Firefighters in Racine Co. battling different forms of cancer: "We're going to get through this together"
CALEDONIA -- They already consider themselves part of a brotherhood, but two Wisconsin firefighters have a connection that goes even deeper.
CALEDONIA -- They already consider themselves part of a brotherhood, but two Wisconsin firefighters have a connection that goes even deeper.
7-year-old boy who grew out hair to donate to cancer patients now faces Stage 4 cancer
Roseville, Ca. - For two years, 7-year-old Vinny Desautels grew out his hair to help kids with cancer."I want to help people so they don't have to go to the doctors to fight cancer."Thirteen inches of hair was gone with the snip of some scissors."And then everyone got excited when mom cut the ponytails off.
Roseville, Ca. - For two years, 7-year-old Vinny Desautels grew out his hair to help kids with cancer."I want to help people so they don't have to go to the doctors to fight cancer."Thirteen inches of hair was gone with the snip of some scissors."And then everyone got excited when mom cut the ponytails off.
"Beauty Blooms:" Effort to make Mother's Day special for moms with sick kids; find cure for cancer
SLINGER -- Mother's Day is a time to honor the women who have given heart and soul to their kids.
SLINGER -- Mother's Day is a time to honor the women who have given heart and soul to their kids.
Join the fight against breast cancer: Take part in the Making Strides walk
MILWAUKEE -- Another way you can join the fight against breast cancer is with the annual Making Strides Walk.
MILWAUKEE -- Another way you can join the fight against breast cancer is with the annual Making Strides Walk.
"Green, Gold and Pink:" Mason Crosby hosts fundraiser to support breast cancer research
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds on Sunday, May 1st showed up to Brookfield Square Mall's Center Court for an opportunity to meet Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and support breast cancer research.FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith emceed the "Green, Gold and Pink" fundraiser.Crosby took pictures with fans, and signed pink mini footballs and Mother's Day cards for donations.He also spoke alongside a breast cancer survivor and local doctor.
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds on Sunday, May 1st showed up to Brookfield Square Mall's Center Court for an opportunity to meet Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and support breast cancer research.FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith emceed the "Green, Gold and Pink" fundraiser.Crosby took pictures with fans, and signed pink mini footballs and Mother's Day cards for donations.He also spoke alongside a breast cancer survivor and local doctor.
Regardless of whether there's a family history of breast cancer, early detection saves lives
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to battling breast cancer, every second counts.
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to battling breast cancer, every second counts.
Cancer research & clinical trials: What you need to know when treating breast cancer
MILWAUKEE -- Research is key when it comes to preventing, diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
MILWAUKEE -- Research is key when it comes to preventing, diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Study: $3 billion worth of cancer drugs will go to waste this year
Most shoppers wouldn't buy a gallon of milk if they thought they could only drink a pint's worth.
Most shoppers wouldn't buy a gallon of milk if they thought they could only drink a pint's worth.
"Driving Miss Norma:" 90-year-old woman opts for epic RV trip instead of cancer treatment
NEW YORK -- Last year, 90-year-old Norma was told by doctors that she had uterine cancer two days after her husband of 67 years passed away.
NEW YORK -- Last year, 90-year-old Norma was told by doctors that she had uterine cancer two days after her husband of 67 years passed away.
Homestead, USM hockey teams play in support of coach who's a cancer survivor
MEQUON -- Legendary Green Bay Packers Head Coach Vince Lombardi once said people who work together will win.
MEQUON -- Legendary Green Bay Packers Head Coach Vince Lombardi once said people who work together will win.
Genetic testing: How do you know if you will inherit breast cancer?
MILWAUKEE -- It is estimated that five to ten percent of all breast cancers are inherited.
MILWAUKEE -- It is estimated that five to ten percent of all breast cancers are inherited.
Milwaukee neurosurgeon reaches out to White House after POTUS calls on VP Biden to cure cancer
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee neurosurgeon is reaching out to the White House after President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address last Tuesday, January 12th -- answering the President's call to cure cancer.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee neurosurgeon is reaching out to the White House after President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address last Tuesday, January 12th -- answering the President's call to cure cancer.
Federal health statistics: Cancer now the No. 1 killer in Wisconsin
NEW YORK — Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined.Federal health statistics show heart disease is still the leading cause of death nationwide, just ahead of cancer.
NEW YORK — Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined.Federal health statistics show heart disease is still the leading cause of death nationwide, just ahead of cancer.
On their anniversary, parents overwhelmed by gift from late daughter: "I didn't know what to say"
KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- A Missouri couple got a big gift from their late daughter -- more than a year after she passed away.Nikki Garcia used to treat her parents to dinner every year on their wedding anniversary -- December 15th.She passed away in July 2014 after fighting cancer for three-and-a-half years."So this year I wanted to take my grandparents to Outback Steakhouse to remember her, since it`s the second year since her passing," said Chris Stathopoulos, Nikki’s only son.Last year, the Garcias were too distraught to celebrate.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- A Missouri couple got a big gift from their late daughter -- more than a year after she passed away.Nikki Garcia used to treat her parents to dinner every year on their wedding anniversary -- December 15th.She passed away in July 2014 after fighting cancer for three-and-a-half years."So this year I wanted to take my grandparents to Outback Steakhouse to remember her, since it`s the second year since her passing," said Chris Stathopoulos, Nikki’s only son.Last year, the Garcias were too distraught to celebrate.
"Tough guy," Harley rider fights breast cancer; one of the 1% of men diagnosed
OCONOMOWOC -- Among all the women arriving at the recent Breast Cancer Survivors Ride was one guy in a pink 'survivor' T-shirt.
OCONOMOWOC -- Among all the women arriving at the recent Breast Cancer Survivors Ride was one guy in a pink 'survivor' T-shirt.
Mother accused of faking child's terminal cancer diagnosis; going so far as to cut off her hair
MISSION, Texas -- Authorities say neighbors in a Texas community wanted to donate to a good cause, and help a struggling family -- but they were instead duped by a mother pretending her child had cancer."Hidalgo County Sheriff's investigators believe that 46-year-old Juanita Garcia of Mission, Texas wasn't only lying about her daughter's cancer to the people who were donating -- but that she was lying to the seven-year-old girl as well.Investigators believe Garcia told her young daughter that she had terminal cancer -- even going so far as cutting off all of her hair.This began in June, according to investigators, and was an effort by Garcia to get donations from people to help pay for her daughter's cancer treatments.Child Protective Services officials reported the case to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and an arrest was made.Garcia is charged with exploitation of a child -- a third-degree felony.Investigators say because it's the season of giving, they want to make sure everyone out there is being smart before they donate."We don't want to discourage people from participating in fundraisers but we do want them to be cautious and we want them to vet and confirm the information," Sgt.
MISSION, Texas -- Authorities say neighbors in a Texas community wanted to donate to a good cause, and help a struggling family -- but they were instead duped by a mother pretending her child had cancer."Hidalgo County Sheriff's investigators believe that 46-year-old Juanita Garcia of Mission, Texas wasn't only lying about her daughter's cancer to the people who were donating -- but that she was lying to the seven-year-old girl as well.Investigators believe Garcia told her young daughter that she had terminal cancer -- even going so far as cutting off all of her hair.This began in June, according to investigators, and was an effort by Garcia to get donations from people to help pay for her daughter's cancer treatments.Child Protective Services officials reported the case to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and an arrest was made.Garcia is charged with exploitation of a child -- a third-degree felony.Investigators say because it's the season of giving, they want to make sure everyone out there is being smart before they donate."We don't want to discourage people from participating in fundraisers but we do want them to be cautious and we want them to vet and confirm the information," Sgt.
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Dying eight-year-old boy has found the love of his life: "She's definitely had an impact on his spirit"
CHESAPEAKE, Virginia -- He is just eight years old -- and David Spisak has been through a lot.The young boy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of two.
CHESAPEAKE, Virginia -- He is just eight years old -- and David Spisak has been through a lot.The young boy was diagnosed with cancer at the age of two.
"I am grateful:" Five years cancer free, Wauwatosa woman now paying it forward
WAUWATOSA -- Five years cancer free, a Wauwatosa woman is paying it forward.
WAUWATOSA -- Five years cancer free, a Wauwatosa woman is paying it forward.