Cancer

The study of prostate cancer patients in the VA system found some with limited life expectancy were being treated with procedures that did not add more years to their lives.

Cameron Park Zoo is home to a penguin named Mauri going through treatment for melanoma. He’s the first penguin to receive this experimental chemotherapy, and his keepers hope his story will make him the perfect ambassador for human health.

Despite the increases, the overall number of cases in people younger than 40 is still low, and remains exceedingly rare in people under the age of 30.

Lee, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to continue serving but could have some occasional absences from Congress.

One Lubbockite who has fought terminal cancer with relief through the Texas Compassionate Use Program says changes in the narrative around marijuana can educate and bring relief for many struggling Texans — when you take the politics out.

The procedure avoids surgery by using ultrasound waves, imaging, heat, and algorithms to destroy prostate cancer tissue with far less chance of side effects.

Using the highly advertised drug Keytruda can help a patient's immune system overcome cancer, but the drug alone doesn't help with melanoma. Dr. C. Lance Cowee explains how adding the COVID-19 technology may help.

As early morning traffic flowed by and the wind picked up, staff from the Moncrief Cancer Institute gathered outside the Tarrant County Administration Building to unveil the center’s new 36-foot mobile screening clinic.

The CONNECT initiative aims to create a statewide network of colorectal cancer screening resources to help prevent a common yet highly preventable disease.

Hector Ortiz, who spent the past 18 years as a manager and coach in the Texas Rangers organization, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 54.

Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer. He is behind such hits as "Red Solo Cup" and "Beer For My Horses."

Lisa “Lulu” Newby, 45, never worried about not having food on the table.