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(FILE PHOTO) Detail of a person with a malignant melanoma, which is a malignant skin tumor. (credit: American Cancer Society/Getty Images)

Cancer Drug Showing Promise For Melanoma Patients

There’s a lot of optimism in the medical world this week for a cancer drug that is shrinking tumors and prolonging life.

CBS 11–2013/06/05

Gene Flaws Common In Blacks With Breast Cancer

Gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to the first comprehensive testing in this racial group.

2013/06/03

Teen Shares Story Of Surviving Testicular Cancer

In many ways, Justin Nicholas of Frisco is a typical teen. He loves basketball, hanging with friends, the occasional video game, and of course girls. Cancer, especially of the testes, was not a part of the teenager’s plan.

2013/05/29

Cyclist Lance Armstrong addresses participants at The Livestrong Challenge Ride as Doug Ulman (R), Livestrong President and CEO, looks on at Palmer Events Center on October 21, 2012 in Austin, Texas. More than 4,000 cyclists participated in the charity ride supporting cancer survivors. Armstrong has recently been accused of leading "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen" according to USADA officials. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Nike Cuts Ties To Livestrong

Nike is cutting ties with the Livestrong cancer charity founded by cyclist Lance Armstrong. The move is the latest fallout in the doping scandal surrounding the former cyclist.

2013/05/28

A team of doctors conduct a surgery. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Jolie’s Cancer Surgery Brings To Light Similar Struggle Of Others

Vanessa Munoz might appear to have little in common with the fabulously rich and famous Angelina Jolie… except for fear.

2013/05/14

On March 10, 2002, Jolie adopted her first child, seven-month-old Maddox Chivan. Jolie adopted a six-month-old girl from Ethiopia, Zahara Marley, on July 6, 2005. Jolie gave birth to a daughter, Shiloh Nouvel, in Swakopmund, Namibia, by a scheduled caesarean section, on May 27, 2006. On March 15, 2007, Jolie adopted a three-year-old boy from Vietnam, Pax Thien. On July 12, 2008, she gave birth to twins, son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt, and a girl, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, while in Nice, France. (Photo credit ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Cancer Prevention Surgery: Right For Everyone?

Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy may prompt more women to look into cancer prevention surgery, raising questions about what insurance companies cover in these situations.

2013/05/14

Actress Angelina Jolie arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jolie Says She Had Double Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie said that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she carried a gene that made it extremely likely that she would get breast cancer.

2013/05/14

Prosper Boy’s Wish Granted With NYC Trip

A 12-year-old boy from Prosper received the royal treatment on Wednesday morning at DFW Airport, before he embarked on an all-expenses paid trip to New York City.

2013/05/08

Cockrell Hill Fire Chief Loses Fight With Cancer

The city of Cockrell Hill lowered the flag at half mast to honor Fire Chief Michael Burns who died Thursday night from cancer.

2013/05/05

A ponytail. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Going From Long To Short, All For A Good Cause

Pink Hearts Funds is a ministry to help people affected by cancer or hair loss disorders. One of their main missions is to provide free wigs to patients who can’t afford them. Students, parents and faculty at one school “ponied” up to help.

CBS 11–2013/04/26

Free Skin Cancer Screenings This Saturday

DFW Dermatological Societies, American Cancer Society, American Academy of Dermatology and four area health care providers are co-sponsoring this year’s FREE melanoma/skin screening event.

2013/04/26

Houston Oilers head coach Jack Pardee gives orders during the team's 38-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 14, 1993. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Stringer via Getty Images)

Former NFL Coach Jack Pardee Dies At 76

Jack Pardee, one of Bear Bryant’s “Junction Boys” at Texas A&M who went on to become an All-Pro linebacker and an NFL coach for the Bears, Redskins and Oilers, died Monday.

2013/04/02