'Candy Cane Wishes' brings Christmas joy to young patients at Texas Children's Hospital
Texans Children's Hospital transformed into Candy Cane Lane for young cancer patients to enjoy the Christmas holiday!
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.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Cystic fibrosis patient fighting breast cancer offers encouragement
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.
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.
Child cancer patients take care of their teddy bears at MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic and 9-year-old patient Mackenzie was excited to take care of her friend, Vanilla!
'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.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
Cancer patient made honorary Bellaire PD officer
The Bellaire Police Department swore in 12-year-old cancer patient Devarjaye Daniel as their newest, honorary officer on Wednesday.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces cancer diagnosis
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more about the announcement and how rare the cancer is.
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.
Connection between tattoos, blood cancer?
Researchers have been looking into whether there's a connection between tattoos and blood cancer - specifically Lymphoma. A doctor with Houston Methodist: Neal Cancer Center gives a better understanding of the study.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Texas cancer patient DEVASTATED after truck stolen
Tony Oliver sat down with FOX 26 after his truck was stolen while he was staying in Houston for seven weeks to receive treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He says the experience has added significant stress during an already trying time.
Texas cancer patient in Houston has truck stolen
A Texas man staying in Houston for cancer treatment is searching for answers after his truck was stolen from the short-term rental home he was staying at. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more after speaking to the man and his family.