Young boy battling Leukemia celebrates 2nd birthday

Gabe is a little superhero of sorts, diagnosed with Leukemia when he was nine months old, this little boy is a true fighter. 

Lacking permanent housing and a week before Thanksgiving, family loses mom to cancer

A week before Thanksgiving, Robert Davis and his kids have lost the family's mom to a battle with cancer that extends back to the summer. Already struggling with finding a permanent place to live and consistent work, Kristine Davis finally succumbed to her cancer. Her family is now preparing a memorial service for her.

More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds

More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

This smoothie features cancer-fighting foods. Take it from cancer survivor Katie Fehr - she made the thing

After getting diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, FOX 2's own Katie Fehr has now made it into remission. To help stave off another case of the disease, she's crafted a smoothie. Katie's Cancer Fighting Smoothie is packed with ingredients ranging from flaxseed to Amla powder to orange juice. No part of this recipe is without a purpose - each intentionally chosen to help stay healthy. And it doesn't taste too bad either.

A Canton teacher got three opinions on possible breast cancer - the third may have saved her life

Lynn Walkuski felt a pulling under her right arm in 2016. She suspected it was breast cancer, knowing her family history with the disease. She got a first opinion and had a biopsy done. Then a second opinion and a surgeon said it was nothing. Then a third opinion, from doctor concerned the cancer was much more dangerous. She was right.

The Doctor Is In: Getting a Second Opinion

Breast cancer remains the most commonly-diagnosed form of cancer among American women, aside from skin cancer. Mammograms are a critical part of early detection, which is key to survival. Here to tell us more about breast cancer screening, risk factors, and treatment is Dr. Jessica Bensenhaver, director of the breast cancer program at Henry Ford Cancer Institute.

Wisconsin woman diagnosed with rare cancer after noticing 'ingrown hair' on this part of her body

She went to a dermatologist who told her the bump was likely nothing to worry about, as the skin around it appeared healthy. But the doctor recommended Marisa Strupp see a gynecologist anyway, and she did.

Dietary decisions play a big role in reducing breast cancer

October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.

Kids Kicking Cancer Golf Outing July 30
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Kids Kicking Cancer founder Rabbi G continues to change the lives of children battling cancer.

Officer's son learns sports injury is actually rare cancer
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For 18-year-old Noah Holloway, this summer was supposed to be about spending time on the lake with friends - but he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Angels of Hope annual gala raises more than $100,000
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Here at FOX 2, we try to keep you informed of all the charity events in the community. But what happens after the event, and where does the money go?

Dine to Donate at Granite City benefitting pediatric cancer patients
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September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, and Beaumont has a number of events planned. One of them is Dine 2 Donate with Granite City on Sept. 25, where proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer patients.

Annual Wigs 4 Kids Gala Sept. 9
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A charity that helps to lift the spirits of kids facing serious health issues is setting the stage for a magical evening.