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Chick Mission is a non-profit that provides grants, giving female cancer patients the financial ability to preserve their fertility.

Southern Methodist University assistant football coach Jamal Powell, who was diagnosed with incurable cancer and Guillen-Barre Syndrome in 2020, died Tuesday. Powell, who was four days from his next birthday, was 39.

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe. BioNTech co-founder Ozlem Tureci said she and her colleagues have all received the vaccine the German company developed together with Pfizer. Tureci told The Associated Press that the mRNA technology behind the shot will be used to...

Hayley Arceneaux beat cancer at the age of 10. Now, at the age of 29, she wants to inspire other cancer survivors to reach for the stars. Arceneaux is set to become the youngest American ever to go to space when she joins SpaceX on its first private flight later this year.

Studies have found millions of cancer appointments were missed during the pandemic. Cancer Support Community North Texas offers tips to encourage patients to prioritize their health.

Studies have found millions of cancer appointments were missed during the pandemic. Cancer Support Community North Texas offers tips to encourage patients to prioritize their health.

A letter written by experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center advises women to schedule their annual mammograms either before or at least six weeks after getting vaccinated, due to swelling caused by the vaccine that may be mistake as a sign for cancer.

Three women from around North America gathered in Dallas to talk about a rare cancer they got from their breast implants.

Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 44 from stage 4 lung cancer.

The actor, known for his role as “Screech” on “Saved by the Bell,” was diagnosed with cancer three weeks ago.

The search for a COVID-19 vaccine has been especially frustrating for cancer patients who must decide if the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks to those undergoing treatment.

A new national survey finds many Americans would put off doctor’s appointments during a pandemic. But one North Texas man is speaking out to show the importance of not procrastinating when it involves your healthcare. NBC 5’s Noelle walker has the story.

A new national survey finds many Americans would put off doctor’s appointments during a pandemic. But one North Texas man is speaking out to show the importance of not procrastinating when it involves your healthcare. NBC 5’s Noelle walker has the story.

Researchers are reporting another record one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they continue to attribute to success against lung cancer

Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro has died at the age of 81 after a long fight with cancer

A Fort Worth man fighting cancer is choosing to help himself by bringing joy to others.

Jeff Bridges is keeping his chin up. The actor, who revealed in October that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma, took to Instagram Monday to give fans an update on his condition. “Here’s the latest,” he wrote. “Feeling good. Shaved my head. Got a puppy – Monty. Had a Birthday – 71, man,” Bridges, whose birthday is Dec. 4, wrote, along with a…

Stars like Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara are joining St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its battle against cancer with its Thanks and Giving campaign. Its creator, Marlo Thomas, who is the daughter of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, stopped by LX News to explain why you should consider giving back in a year that has taken so much.

Avery Pacheco, a 10-year-old from Lewisville, designed a sweatshirt on sale now to raise money for families with children fighting cancer.

A study released Monday by investigators from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows the potential of transforming a commonly used chemotherapy drug into one that kills cancer cells by activating immune cells when it is paired with anti-inflammatory medication.