Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'

Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.

Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer

Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals

A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Wisconsin woman battling cancer, basketball helps provide hope

A Wisconsin woman battling stage 4 cancer practices with her basketball team each week. For her, it is more than a game, it is hope on the hardwood.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years. 

Badgers hockey icon Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey player and coach Tony Granato has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he announced Sunday.

Lung cancer awareness; early screenings encouraged

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

Lawmakers, breast cancer survivors seek to expand additional screenings

Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.

Detecting breast cancer; Milwaukee Health Department offers free options

We know detecting cancer early is key to saving lives. One woman who got a scary diagnosis ten years ago told FOX6 News she is walking proof of that.