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.
New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
Pancreatic cancer survivor shares message
A Waukesha County man says he thought he was going to die after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Local doctors helped him beat the odds, and now this "miracle man" is sharing a message of hope.
New MCW cancer center opens in Milwaukee County
The Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.
Relay for Life in West Allis; cancer survivors, supporters unite
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Milwaukee brought hundreds of people together on Saturday.
Lainey Wilson surprises Wauwatosa cancer survivor at Summerfest
GRAMMY Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson surprised a Wauwatosa breast cancer survivor at Summerfest on Thursday night, June 26.
Kenosha Kingfish 'Strike Out Cancer' Night; survivor tosses 1st pitch
A Kenosha woman threw out the first pitch at the Kenosha Kingfish game for its Strike Out Cancer Night. She wants her story to save lives.
Childhood cancer survivor in Franklin giving back; here's how
A Franklin girl who survived childhood cancer set up a lemonade stand on Saturday with hopes of raising big money for a big cause.
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Showhouse for a Cure home interiors
Ayanna Govan joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the interior of the home that's part of the Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse was created back in 1998 to help support early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Kay Brogelman joined FOX6 WakeUp from the showhouse on North Lake Drive to give us more details about this year's showhouse.
Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse is celebrating 24 years of fighting breast and prostate cancer. Volunteer Chair Linda Short joined FOX6 WakeUp from North Lake Drive in Milwaukee to share more about their Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser that starts Saturday.
Honoring Payton by helping others
After the passing of Payton Alexander from ewing sarcoma in 2021, her family knew they had to honor Payton and embrace her spirit of helping others. They have since raised thousands of dollars to help children and young adults in their fight against cancer. Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more.
Fundraiser at Perspective Brewing
The goal of the Payton Alexander Foundation is to honor her strength and spirit by giving back to her community, helping children and young adults battling cancer, while also funding research for ewing sarcoma. Perspective Brewing owner Ben Naus is at his business in West Allis where they have some special brews to honor Payton.
Payton Alexander Foundation seltzer event
The Payton Alexander Foundation will hold a summertime seltzer event to honor Payton and help others. Foundation President Kim Alexander joined FOX6 from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more about Payton's journey.
Payton Alexander Foundation fundraiser
Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Payton Alexander Foundation and a fundraiser happening at Perspective Brewing in West Allis.
Pewaukee man finishes 202-mile run across WI
Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Run Across Wisconsin; Pewaukee man ends run
Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Medical advancements help cancer patients live longer than ever
Being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the most daunting feelings in the world. That said, oncologists are seeing an increase in cancer patients living longer.