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Cancer

Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research

Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research

Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.

3 days ago
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'

Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'

Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.

July 28
Fight Over Fear: Ayesha Khan on the importance of mammograms in fighting breast cancer

Fight Over Fear: Ayesha Khan on the importance of mammograms in fighting breast cancer

It was a first time mammogram that revealed to FOX 5's Ayesha Khan that she had breast cancer. That mammogram - she said - is what she believes saved her life.

July 11
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism

Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism

A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.

June 8
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission

Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission

Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.

June 7
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37

Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37

Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.

May 20
Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan inspiring others to get tested for breast cancer

Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan inspiring others to get tested for breast cancer

Since February, Khan has been taking FOX 5 viewers behind the scenes of her experience through the series, “Cancer: Fight over Fear.”

April 29
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.

March 7
Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares wellness resources and help for mental health during cancer treatment

Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares wellness resources and help for mental health during cancer treatment

These past few weeks Fox 5 has taken you along reporter Ayesha Khan’s experience with stage three breast cancer.

February 24
Leesburg teen cancer survivor headed to NBA All-Star Game

Leesburg teen cancer survivor headed to NBA All-Star Game

A 17-year-old cancer survivor is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. 

February 18
Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares a glimpse into her chemo treatment for breast cancer

Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares a glimpse into her chemo treatment for breast cancer

Fight over Fear Pt. 2: Self exam, get a mammogram and advocate for your health. Pt. 2

February 17
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

February 2
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show

Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show

Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.

October 14, 2021
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases

A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

June 4, 2021
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.

April 27, 2021
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

March 19, 2021
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy

Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy

A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.

March 8, 2021
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings

A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.

February 23, 2021
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer

Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer

Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.

February 9, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posts pic after cancer surgery: 'No pain, no gain'

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan posts pic after cancer surgery: 'No pain, no gain'

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is in a fighting mood after surgery removing cancer cells from his face. 

January 16, 2021
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Arlington off-duty police officer arrested & charged after early morning dispute

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Stray bullet injures woman inside Prince George's County apartment

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3-month-old infant dies in DC after being left in hot car

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