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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
CRISPR technology modifies cells to fight cancer: 'Ultimate tool for manipulating life'
This molecular tool has been recognized in the medical community for its work in editing the DNA cells of people, plants and animals.
This molecular tool has been recognized in the medical community for its work in editing the DNA cells of people, plants and animals.
Blue lights in Milwaukee, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Milwaukee lit up blue Friday, March 3 to help increase awareness.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Milwaukee lit up blue Friday, March 3 to help increase awareness.
Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Breast cancer vaccine clinical trial by UW Carbone Cancer Center
The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.
The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.
Gee's Clippers cancer screenings 'a chance to catch things sooner'
Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee held its second annual free skin, hair and nail screening event. It focused on screening for certain types of cancer.
Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee held its second annual free skin, hair and nail screening event. It focused on screening for certain types of cancer.
Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police
Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.
Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
Woman shares story, warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.