Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.

A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.

Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ

Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.

Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.

Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it

Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

'Full House' star Dave Coulier warns Americans not to ignore cancer signs

“Full House” star Dave Coulier says early cancer detection saved his life twice, revealing he is now in complete remission after battling two separate cancers in the past two years.

Brad Arnold, founding member and voice of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.

Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed

Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.

Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds

One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.

Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test

The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.

Mother grateful for St. Jude saving son with leukemia
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A Waller mom says St. Jude's Children Research Hospital saved her son's life and she's sharing their story to help raise money through the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson sat down with the mom to hear more.

Possible cancer risk for diet sodas, gum
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A new health warning for U.S. consumers. Experts with the World Health Organization are raising concerns that an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet sodas and chewing gum could pose a cancer risk. FOX Business's Gerri Willis has more as the study drawing criticism from the U.S. government.

UTHealth Houston surgeons save boy with brain tumor
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A 6-year-old boy from Lubbock was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April and doctors in their hometown originally deemed the tumor inoperable. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson has the story on how UTHealth Houston saved his life.

Texas Children's Hospital celebrate two child cancer patients being cancer free

Sophia Gomez and Nicole Longoria, both treated for neuroblastoma at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center, celebrate being cancer-free in a double bell ringing.

Child cancer patients ring bell celebrating being cancer free
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One-year-old Sophia Gomez and 30-year-old Nicole Longoria were both treated for neuroblastoma and are now cancer-free. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson and Photojournalist David Lanier visited Texas Children's Hospital to speak with both families and the hospital staff.

Cancer patient uses sticky notes offer hope to fellow  patients

Neil Erikson, battling stage four salivary gland cancer, found solace in writing encouraging messages on sticky notes at Hope Lodge in Houston to uplift other cancer patients undergoing treatments.