Nonprofit raising money to fulfill young Arizona cancer patient's dream to go to Disney World
3-year-old Isabella Melgarejo still has a smile on her face despite her difficult cancer battle, and now, a nonprofit is hoping to make young Isabella's dream to meet all the Disney princesses a reality.
3-year-old Isabella Melgarejo still has a smile on her face despite her difficult cancer battle, and now, a nonprofit is hoping to make young Isabella's dream to meet all the Disney princesses a reality.
Marijuana dispensary offered free mammograms
More than 22 million cancer screenings were either cancelled or delayed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which resulted in 80,000 thousand missed cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 24, however, dozens of women received the preventative care they needed, at a rather unusual place. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
More than 22 million cancer screenings were either cancelled or delayed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which resulted in 80,000 thousand missed cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 24, however, dozens of women received the preventative care they needed, at a rather unusual place. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Influencer honors AZ teen who passed away from cancer
We have covered the cancer battle of 13-year-old Alex Etheridge multiple times in recent months, and we have learned that the social media influencer from Australia who helped Alex meet his idol Travis Barker is honoring the teen by shaving his own head. Samuel Weidenhofer saw our original story about Alex, and helped him meet Barker during a concert in Phoenix. Besides shaving his own head, Weidenhofer is also raising money for Alex's charity.
We have covered the cancer battle of 13-year-old Alex Etheridge multiple times in recent months, and we have learned that the social media influencer from Australia who helped Alex meet his idol Travis Barker is honoring the teen by shaving his own head. Samuel Weidenhofer saw our original story about Alex, and helped him meet Barker during a concert in Phoenix. Besides shaving his own head, Weidenhofer is also raising money for Alex's charity.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Maricopa woman says veteran husband developed cancer from toxic burn pits: 'It's not fair'
An Arizona woman says her husband developed brain cancer and is now in hospice care after he was exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in the military.
An Arizona woman says her husband developed brain cancer and is now in hospice care after he was exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in the military.
DJ Casper, ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ singer, dies after cancer battle: report
In 2019, DJ Casper opened up about his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.
In 2019, DJ Casper opened up about his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.
Chandler man who faked having cancer, ALS sentenced to prison
A Chandler man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after he faked having cancer and ALS to defraud his family and friends.
A Chandler man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after he faked having cancer and ALS to defraud his family and friends.
Nightly Roundup: Deadly police shooting investigation; robbery goes wrong for suspect
From a deadly police shooting investigation to a robbery in California that took a surprising turn, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
From a deadly police shooting investigation to a robbery in California that took a surprising turn, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
Mom of 4 visiting Scottsdale for stage 4 breast cancer treatment due to North Carolina health care laws
A North Carolina woman is in Scottsdale getting life-saving breast cancer treatment. Why? Arizona has different laws that allow for her treatment. But that means being away from her husband and 4 children during this hard time.
A North Carolina woman is in Scottsdale getting life-saving breast cancer treatment. Why? Arizona has different laws that allow for her treatment. But that means being away from her husband and 4 children during this hard time.
Suzanne Somers reveals breast cancer returned: 'This is familiar battleground'
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
'Pee-wee Herman' star Paul Reubens loses battle to cancer at 70
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.
Kevin Mitnick, ‘world’s most famous hacker,’ dies after battle with pancreatic cancer
Kevin Mitnick is survived by his wife, Kimberly, who is expecting their first child.
Kevin Mitnick is survived by his wife, Kimberly, who is expecting their first child.
Arizona teen who met Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker during Phoenix concert has passed away
We have a sad update to a story we have been following since May: Alex Etheridge, an Arizona teen who was battling cancer, has passed away.
We have a sad update to a story we have been following since May: Alex Etheridge, an Arizona teen who was battling cancer, has passed away.
Andrea Evans, 'One Life to Live' star, dead at 66
The actress, who famously took on the role of Tina Lord on the soap opera, died after a battle with breast cancer.
The actress, who famously took on the role of Tina Lord on the soap opera, died after a battle with breast cancer.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.