cancer

The heat of the moment can mask a chilling reality: firefighters are inhaling toxic substances that could affect their health for years.

Texas is fortunate to be home to some of the country's leading cancer research centers, such as MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. It would be incredible to see how the brilliant doctors there could take this research to the next level and, after more study, hopefully begin saving lives.

Cancer is sadly a disease that affects many in the state of Texas. Here's where the highest rates are.

With music, food, dancing, cocktails, auctions, and more, this is a country-western event you don’t want to miss.

Ever heard of a cabalgata? Well it involves horses, dancing, and people coming together sometimes for a good cause.

A Lubbock family is inspiring people across the South Plains as their son faces a battle each day that no child should have to go against.

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will provide free colorectal cancer screenings and colonoscopies to underinsured and uninsured people.

this report shows we're seeing the largest decrease in life expectancy for Texans in 75 years.

Living in Texas makes being exposed to UV radiation inevitable. Thankfully, there are simple ways to lessen your child's risk of developing this deadly disease.

On April 21st from 5 to 10 p.m., the Relay for Life of Texas Tech will host their annual event at the West Recreation fields on the Texas Tech campus.

Wednesday, 21-year-old Lubbock Cooper graduate Gabriel Portillo passed away after a four-month long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Here's a reminder that giving is so much more powerful than receiving.