Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
‘We Will Survive Cancer’ non-profit gears up to give back during holiday season
FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan spoke with Gayela Bynum, founder of We Will Survive Cancer foundation (WWDC) based in Northern Virginia, to learn about ways the community can continue to step up and give back.
FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan spoke with Gayela Bynum, founder of We Will Survive Cancer foundation (WWDC) based in Northern Virginia, to learn about ways the community can continue to step up and give back.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Local artist talks about beauty techniques for breast cancer survivors
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Doctor shares what women should know about early detection
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FOX 5 is continuing to bring attention to the disease by speaking with diagnostic radiologist Dr. Rachel Brem about what women should know about screening for the disease.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FOX 5 is continuing to bring attention to the disease by speaking with diagnostic radiologist Dr. Rachel Brem about what women should know about screening for the disease.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
'Never ever give up': Virginia 12-year-old spreads joy to cancer patients, one stuffed jar at a time
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
Washington Commanders host Breast Cancer Awareness Month events
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.