The American Cancer Society is releasing its 2026 annual Cancer Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, and for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70%, a historic milestone in the fight against cancer.
Houstonian Shelby Scharnberg knows a thing or two about resilience. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018, she would spend years undergoing multiple surgeries and radiation treatment. Today, she has made a commitment to pay it forward and help others who are battling the disease. Watch the full interview with Houston Life's Derrick Shore to find out how she was able to raise more than $92,000 to support the cause.
Exact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.
This past September, less than a month before her 32nd birthday, Isabel Almaguer was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now she’s sharing her story of resilience, humor, and community to remind others that even in the hardest moments, there’s still light.
John was just about to celebrate his second birthday when he started feeling unwell during a family trip to Paris. What seemed like the flu quickly took a serious turn.
Former Texans, Eagles linebacker dies from cancer: 'He took his last breath, he was a pillar and a staple of the underdog'
Retired former Texans special teams ace Bryan Braman battling cancer
It’s a revolution in cancer treatment, and it’s available right here in Houston. Dr. Philip Salem, oncologist and founder of Salem Oncology, recently stopped by Houston Life, alongside his patient, Hans Lengers, to chat about ICTriplex and its groundbreaking results.
A town hall meeting at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center tonight will focus on educating residents about clinical research opportunities and healthcare options, building on a free cancer screening initiative that launched earlier this year following the discovery of a cancer cluster in the area.
Haley Rasco Foundation will host its third annual Haley’s Happy Birthdays event in Houston, aimed at bringing joy to children spending their birthdays in the hospital. The event invites the community to build personalized birthday boxes, donate toys, and learn how to support families facing pediatric illness.
In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Knowles, 71, opened up about how she was blindsided last July when she discovered stage 1 breast cancer after missing her previously scheduled mammogram.
Beth Riehle, a cancer patient, is using social media to show that life can still be full and meaningful, even after a life-altering diagnosis.
A recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.
A new early cancer detection program, the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (C-SSI), has been launched in Houston's Fifth Ward to combat rising cancer rates in historically underserved communities.
When we first met Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel, his goal was to get sworn in by 100 law enforcement agencies. He's surpassed that goal and is now the country's newest honorary secret service agent.
Although we don't know Turner's cause of death, we do know that in 2022, the former mayor suffered a health scare when he was diagnosed with cancer.
He’s been named an honorary officer for hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country and Tuesday night, he became an honorary member of another.
Doctors are hoping a clinical trial at Harris Health Ben Taub will prove the treatment works and it’s worth getting pharmaceutical companies to help cover the cost for underserved patients
Experts say more studies may also reveal how the gut can be manipulated to treat cancer or answer why cancer behaves differently in everyone affected.
The recent decision is a victory for food safety advocacy groups who’ve been petitioning the FDA for years to end its use because they say, it’s in some products that aren’t even detectable just based on the color alone.
Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.
Mary Kate Kroesch, a 15-year-old with CIC-Rearranged sarcoma, found solace in the music room at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston while undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
"To be one of the first academic medical centers in the United States to do this is remarkable," Dr. Mike Laposata, chair of UTMB Galveston's pathology department said.
Harrison’s Heroes partnered with MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center Hospital and Sunshine Kids to create an indoor tree farm experience, where young patients browse around to choose their own Christmas tree for their room.
Houstonians Nora Jarrard and Katie Tsuru, co-chairs of 'Shuck Cancer,' the annual fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society, chat with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about the important research and prevention efforts underway and the deeply personal reasons this cause is so important to each of them.
Traditional liver tumor treatments include surgery, chemo, and radiation. Now, doctors have a new tool in their toolbox to fight it, with a non-invasive procedure.
Texans defensive end plays first game since being diagnosed last year with Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma
The process can be isolating for families with a child undergoing cancer treatments. However, community members at Humble ISD are coming together to show families like 12-year-old Sofia Figueroa’s, that they are not alone.
18-year-old Baytown native, Kaylyn White, is the newest volunteer at Houston-based animal rescue, Waiting Under the Willow Foundation.
Inside a lab at MD Anderson Cancer Center, scientists like Dr. Cassian Yee want to do two of the things that Houston does best: Space exploration and medical advancements
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a rare public appearance during her ongoing battle with cancer.
📢 Join the Harmony & Health Study, which aims to reduce sitting time, increase movement, and improve health in Black and African American adults at risk for cancer. 🏃💃 Participants will get to experience yoga-based stretches, guided relaxation, and spirituality. 📞 Call 713-792-9400 or email HarmonyHealth@MDAnderson.org to participate. #MDAnderson #HealthStudy #CancerPrevention #JoinTheStudy
Community members and supporters of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee are planning a “Prayer & Praise Vigil” following her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Crews from Union Pacific have started another round of testing in Houston’s Fifth Ward to determine whether or not the area contains dangerous chemicals for its residents.
Union Pacific has begun the process of testing soil surrounding the former Houston Wood Preserving site in Fifth Ward.
Community members and supporters of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee are planning a “Prayer & Praise Vigil” following her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Lindsay Yates stopped by Houston Life along with her 10-year-old son, Logan, who is a blood cancer survivor. They were joined by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Board Member Lauren Paine, who explained more about the importance of the 'Visionaries of the Year' campaign and the remarkable global impact LLS has had in the fight against cancer.
Approximately every 3 minutes, one person in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. These are blood and bone marrow cancers. Houstonian, Anuj Patel was one of them. Now, he and his family are raising awareness and money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed
We all know beans are "the magical fruit," but doctors at MD Anderson tell us how jokes aside, they just might be something worth adding to your diet.
It’s that time of year when many of us think about our health. You may hear a lot lately about preventative health testing like cancer screenings or heart scans. Are these screenings legit? This is something you’ve asked Amy Davis about.
The mother of a Deer Park High School student who was killed in a crash caused by an alleged intoxicated driver this month has died after a battle with cancer, her family announced.
Amidst the sea of pink ribbons and the collective efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer this October, many stories remind us that this disease knows no age boundaries.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 there will be 2,650 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in men and about 530 men will die from breast cancer. This is a number that can be reduced with early detection.
Pediatric cancer doctors are sounding the alarm about a short supply, or dwindling supply, of these chemotherapy drugs for children: carboplatin and cisplatin, vinblastine, dacarbazine, and methotrexate.
Last year, the Houston Health Department said it found cancer-causing chemicals in the soil around the Union Pacific Railroad yard. The soil contained dioxin, a highly toxic chemical compound associated with cancer and other severe health risks.
Sept. 1 is the day a lot of new laws go into effect. One of the newest laws is that more insurance companies must cover biomarker testing.
A Houston non-profit organization that helps child cancer patients suffered a devastating setback after their storage unit was allegedly burglarized on Sunday.
“Beverly Hills, 90210″ star Shannen Doherty has said on social media that her stage four breast cancer has spread to her brain. Doherty shared the news on her personal Instagram account.
After losing her daughter to bone cancer, one mom has been on a mission to share her daughter's joy with other children going through a difficult time and healing.
Khambrel Marshall spoke to officials about the cancer cluster in Firth Ward reportedly caused by creosote and about a summit held to obtain answers for the community.
Throughout the past several years, the Fifth Ward community has seen a high incidence of cancer cases, and Monday’s summit looked at factors that might be contributing to this trend.
A majority of Americans are unaware that HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., can cause a number of major cancers, a new study found. Researchers were surprised over one finding in particular: a decline in awareness that HPV, human papillomavirus, is linked to cervical cancer.
Researchers in Boston are on the verge of what they say is a major advancement in lung cancer screening: Artificial intelligence that can detect early signs of the disease years before doctors would find it on a CT scan.
Birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen are known to slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. The same is true of IUDs, new research shows.
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a labor union representing more than 330,000 firefighters, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the group that set the standard for fire protection gear.
The senior executive director of the American Cancer Society joined KPRC this morning to educate on colorectal cancer. She shared the recommended age to get a screening and why you should dress in blue on Friday.
The governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said it approved more than $90 million in new cancer research and prevention grants at its quarterly meeting near the Texas Capitol on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, disclosed his cancer diagnosis during the State of the City Address.
The American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program offers free transportation to those undergoing cancer treatment.
Getting breast implants can be cosmetic or a medical necessity for reconstruction. The decision to have either procedure done will hopefully only improve life, not hurt someone’s health.
The Childhood Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic, the first of its type in the country, screens and follows children who are at an elevated risk for developing childhood cancer.
Family, friends and fans around the world are collectively sharing a moment of sadness after news spread that Olivia Newton-John, a British Australian pop star who dominated the pop culture of an era, died after repeated treatments for cancer. Her family announced her death on Monday. She was 73.
Houston and Harris County will be joined by environmental experts and Kashmere Gardens - Fifth Ward residents to announce the next step in seeking justice for families living in near the cancer cluster.
According to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men.
Country superstar Toby Keith took to social media on Sunday to tell fans he is being treated for stomach cancer.
The residents want Union Pacific to take responsibility for the health problems they say have plagued their community for years.
Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at The Woodlands is a sanctuary away from sterile environments and treatments with sickening side effects.
A 5-year-old cancer fighter in Cypress finally rang his bell to celebrate his battle against cancer this week.
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Dr. Zoann Dreyer, with Texas Children’s Hospital, explains how cancer survivors are at risk of delayed side effects of treatment.
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The 97-year-old woman said she couldn't stand the idea of missing her last grandchild's wedding so she decided to fight to beat breast cancer... and she did!
Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.
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