/tags/cancer Cancer en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-02/whats-the-difference-between-enlarged-prostate-and-prostate-cancer Enlarged prostate does not cause prostate cancer, but both are common among older men. A North Texas urologist explains why men should be concerned about both. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-02/whats-the-difference-between-enlarged-prostate-and-prostate-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-10/everyday-steps-you-can-take-to-reduce-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer Screening offers the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. However, things you could or should do every day can help reduce risk for the disease. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-10/everyday-steps-you-can-take-to-reduce-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-02-19/cancer-ghosting-north-texas-group-advice Cancer patients are likely to lose touch with friends and family after receiving their diagnosis. The Cancer Support Community North Texas has tips and resources on dealing with the phenomenon. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:11:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-02-19/cancer-ghosting-north-texas-group-advice Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2025-01-14/cancer-diagnostics-company-spain-dallas-pegasus-park-bridge-labs The company will move into the newly opened Bridge Labs, a laboratory space on the Pegasus Park campus in West Dallas. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:02:06 GMT /health-wellness/2025-01-14/cancer-diagnostics-company-spain-dallas-pegasus-park-bridge-labs Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2025-01-13/the-pros-and-cons-of-at-home-tests-for-colorectal-cancer They’re non-invasive with none of the dreaded prep. But are recently approved home tests for colon cancer as effective as colonoscopies? A North Texas doctor weighs in. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-01-13/the-pros-and-cons-of-at-home-tests-for-colorectal-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-12-02/new-study-finds-overtreatment-of-some-prostate-cancer-patients The study of prostate cancer patients in the VA system found some with limited life expectancy were being treated with procedures that did not add more years to their lives. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-02/new-study-finds-overtreatment-of-some-prostate-cancer-patients Sam Baker /environment-nature/2024-10-31/fort-worth-zoo-penguins-waco-melanoma Cameron Park Zoo is home to a penguin named Mauri going through treatment for melanoma. He’s the first penguin to receive this experimental chemotherapy, and his keepers hope his story will make him the perfect ambassador for human health. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:04:31 GMT /environment-nature/2024-10-31/fort-worth-zoo-penguins-waco-melanoma Katherine Hobbs /health-wellness/2024-07-08/colon-cancer-on-the-rise-in-younger-adults-tarrant-county-health-expert-explains-why Despite the increases, the overall number of cases in people younger than 40 is still low, and remains exceedingly rare in people under the age of 30. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:15:27 GMT /health-wellness/2024-07-08/colon-cancer-on-the-rise-in-younger-adults-tarrant-county-health-expert-explains-why David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /politics/2024-06-03/u-s-rep-sheila-jackson-lee-says-shes-being-treated-for-pancreatic-cancer Lee, a Houston Democrat, said she plans to continue serving but could have some occasional absences from Congress. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:27:42 GMT /politics/2024-06-03/u-s-rep-sheila-jackson-lee-says-shes-being-treated-for-pancreatic-cancer Pooja Salhotra | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-05-06/lubbock-lawyer-cancer-survivor-discusses-costs-of-compassion-after-dea-reclassifies-marijuana One Lubbockite who has fought terminal cancer with relief through the Texas Compassionate Use Program says changes in the narrative around marijuana can educate and bring relief for many struggling Texans — when you take the politics out. Mon, 06 May 2024 14:18:47 GMT /news/2024-05-06/lubbock-lawyer-cancer-survivor-discusses-costs-of-compassion-after-dea-reclassifies-marijuana Brad Burt