Waukesha County executive discusses cancer diagnosis

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has received a huge outpouring of support since he announced last week that he was diagnosed with cancer.

Waukesha County executive announces cancer diagnosis

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow was recently diagnosed with cancer, he announced in a YouTube video on Wednesday.

Empowering cancer patients with journaling
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For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.

Wisconsin mom runs for cancer research after son's death

Science could not save her son. Now, a mother is working to help save others. The Run With All Your Heart 5K raises money for Curing Kids Cancer.

Harley-Davidson rider raises ovarian cancer awareness

Thousands of bikers are in and around Milwaukee for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming, one of whom is riding for a special purpose.

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.

Marquette President Lovell dies, UWM chancellor remembers colleague

The community continues to mourn the loss of Marquette University President Michael Lovell, who died Sunday after a years-long cancer battle.

Get Buddy Check 6 email reminders from a FOX6 personality

Ask one of our FOX6 anchors to be your buddy and you will get a monthly email reminder about doing your breast self-exam.

Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race; why you should get involved

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Now, an effort is underway in Wisconsin to better the outcomes for those diagnosed and battling brain tumors.

New Wegovy study; users can achieve 'meaningful weight loss'

A new study finds people using the weight loss drug Wegovy can achieve meaningful weight loss and keep it off for up to four years, but there is a catch.

Brewers pitcher visits breast cancer patients in West Allis

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hoby Milner visited patients at Aurora Women’s Pavilion in West Allis on Friday, May 10.

New breast cancer screening recommendations

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations. It now suggests women at average risk for breast cancer should start screening at a younger age.

New breast cancer screening recommendations
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The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations.

Susan G. Komen executive director diagnosed with breast cancer again

Her first diagnosis was 14 years ago. She fought it and beat it. Now, the executive director of Susan G. Komen Wisconsin has breast cancer again.