DMC hospitals lay off security for private security contractor

A security shakeup is underway at DMC hospitals. Their parent company, Tenet, plans to lay off several of the hospital security officers and integrate guards from private security contractor G4s with those that remain.

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.

Middle school teacher learns value in third opinion in her concerns over genetic breast cancer
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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.

Fourth person dies from rare EEE mosquito-borne virus

A fourth Michigan resident has died from a rare mosquito-borne virus that has been recorded across the southern half of the state.

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.

Walmart stops sales of Zantac and related drugs over cancer fears

Walmart joins CVS Health, Walgreens, and Rite Aid by pulling Zantac products off the shelves after low levels of a probable cancer-causing chemical were detected

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.

The Doctor Is In: Getting a Second Opinion
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The Director for the Breast Cancer Program at Henry Ford Cancer Institute answers questions from Fox 2's Facebook fans.

The Doctor Is In: Getting a Second Opinion
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A local woman shares her breast cancer survival story that includes getting three doctors' opinions.

Oct. 2: Flavored vaping products now temporarily banned in Michigan

The sale of flavored vapes is now illegal throughout Michigan, with Gov. Whitmer's ban going into effect at midnight on Wednesday. 

Southfield police, fire go pink for battle against breast cancer

Southfield Police & Fire Departments have partnered with the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer awareness month.

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.

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