Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Shortage of chemotherapy drugs in U.S. leaves doctors to make tough decisions
Lawmakers say the country is only using half of its drug manufacturing capacity right now.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Brewers visit Aurora breast cancer patients in West Allis
Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Nationwide chemo medication shortage, Milwaukee patient impacted
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Pancreatic cancer: What you should know about the disease that led to Jerry Springer's death
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
Cleaning for a Reason: Network of maid services helps cancer patients nationwide
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
Concert for the Cure; 2 strangers connected by cancer
One way or another – cancer has touched all our lives. From Elkhorn to West Bend, FOX6 News traveled our viewing area for a story about two strangers connected by cancer.
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau reveals cancer diagnosis
NFL tight end Foster Moreau revealed Wednesday that he found a new opponent: cancer.
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.