Phoenix teen beats cancer, graduates same day
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Seventeen-year-old Omar Mendoza rang the cancer-free bell and received his high school diploma within five hours. FOX 10's Megan Spector has this story.

Phoenix teen beats cancer and graduates high school on same day

Seventeen-year-old Omar Mendoza celebrated a double victory by ringing the cancer-free bell at Phoenix Children's Hospital just hours before crossing his high school graduation stage.

'Danny Go!' star Daniel Coleman announces death of 14-year-old son

Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.

Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.

Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.

Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival

A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.

Pancreatic cancer: Vaccine trial shows promising results

There is some promising news for pancreatic cancer research, as medical data show lasting results from the trial of a vaccine that aims to help battle the often deadly illness.

Pancreatic cancer: Trial shows lasting results
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An early trial for a bespoke mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine is showing lasting results, giving researchers and patients new hope. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss

A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.

New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial

Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies at 67

Rapper and DJ, Afrika Bambaataa, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 67 years old.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

Barry Manilow reveals how routine doctor visit for hip pain uncovered hidden cancer diagnosis

The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.

David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, dies at 64

Simon Property Group said Monday that Chairman and CEO David Simon has died at 64 following a battle with cancer.

Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.