Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

Michael, Phoenix Zoo orangutan, undergoes 2nd cancer surgery

Michael, a 38-year-old Phoenix Zoo orangutan, is recovering after undergoing a second surgery to remove a rare type of cancer.

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. He was 48. Here's what we know.

Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. Here's what we know.

Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment

The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.

Andrea Gibson, celebrated poet, dies at 49

The poet published several books including “You Better Be Lightning," “Take Me With You" and “Lord of the Butterflies."

Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk

A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.

Cancer survivor advocates for proactive screenings
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Two-time cancer survivor Sonya Engle advocates proactive cancer screenings, noting that advanced technology makes the process more accessible and can save lives. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more on this story.

Arizona breast cancer survivors share love of dragon boating

Two women from Phoenix with a common diagnosis in their pasts are set to make history overseas on a dragon boat. Not only is dragon boating considered to be an ancient sport that has made its way into the U.S. from China.

Dragon boating brings cancer survivors together
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Two Phoenix women, both with a shared past diagnosis, are preparing to make history overseas in a dragon boat. Dragon boating, an ancient sport originating in China, has grown in popularity in the U.S. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

Special hot air balloon ride offers Valley families sunrise view
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On the morning of June 5, some Valley families saw the sunrise from up above. Rainbow Ryders teamed up with the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children to give a special hot air balloon ride. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.