Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs

Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.

FOX 5 Atlanta's Aungelique Proctor discusses stomach cancer diagnosis

FOX 5 report Aungelique Proctor took some time off this past fall to try to figure out why she was feeling so fatigued and why her stomach hurt. The answer was not what anyone expected.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic diagnosed with cancer, moved to North Carolina facility

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was flown on a plane to be transferred from a federal medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, to a federal medical center in Butner, North Carolina, late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths

Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.

Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine

The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.

East Point rallies behind principal battling stage four cancer

Participants will walk laps to raise funds in honor of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Principal Adrienne Grainger Smith.

Cancer doctor shares tips on lowering risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections

The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.

'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol

The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus says he is cancer free

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.

Georgia man finds mission after prostate cancer remission

Doctors will diagnose one in eight men with prostate cancer during his lifetime. September is prostate cancer awareness month and one survivor is using his story to work to raise awareness.

Celebrities ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ in telecast airing August 21

Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.

Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’

Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.

Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer

Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.

Metro Atlanta mom honors daughter through ambitious swim tour

This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.