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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
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.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
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.
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.
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.”
Since February, Khan has been taking FOX 5 viewers behind the scenes of her experience through the series, “Cancer: Fight over Fear.”
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.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
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.
These past few weeks Fox 5 has taken you along reporter Ayesha Khan’s experience with stage three breast cancer.
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.
A 17-year-old cancer survivor is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
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
Fight over Fear Pt. 2: Self exam, get a mammogram and advocate for your health. Pt. 2
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.”
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.”
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is in a fighting mood after surgery removing cancer cells from his face.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.