Colon cancer survivors ready for 'victory lap'

Three men who've undergone treatment for colon cancer are participating in the Victory Lap Awareness Walk, an event to raise awareness about early colon cancer detection. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to the men who share their stories and advocate for early screenings.

Breast cancer treatment advancements emerge from Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is at the forefront of advancements in breast cancer treatment by pioneering a "right-sizing surgery", potentially eliminating the need for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for patients with early stage ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Advancements in fight against breast cancer

Exciting news is coming out of Baylor College in the fight against breast cancer as they announce two ground breaking advancements that could revolutionize patient care. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with Dr. Alastair Thompson to hear more details.

Texas Children's holiday magic for cancer patients

Hospital halls turned into "Candy Cane Lane" on Christmas for young cancer patients to take their mind off treatments and become surrounded in holiday joy. FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson has more on the heartwarming story.

Woman with cystic fibrosis battles breast cancer

A Breast Cancer Awareness Month wraps up, a local Houston woman provides words of encouragement to stay aware about your body and never skip mammograms, especially when other medical problems are going on. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to a woman with cystic fibrosis who also battled breast cancer.

Talking about male breast cancer cases

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month but the disease does not just impact women as the American Cancer Society reports almost 3,000 cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed. Advocate and survivor Dr. Jacque Colbert has more.

Genetic testing finds breast cancer early

A North Texas woman is on a mission to help raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond after she took took action. FOX's Alex Boyer spoke with the woman who learned she was at high risk for a certain type of breast cancer.

'Teddy Bear Clinic' for child cancer patients

It's Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Texas Children's, MD Anderson, and Children Memorial Hermann are all bringing awareness to childhood cancer. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital even hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic!

Survivor raising awareness for prostate cancer

It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and one in eight men will get that diagnosis. A local cancer fighter is doing his part to raise awareness about the importance of early detection.