Procession held for fallen Lakeville police officer
Lakeville Police Department Officer Adam MacDonald was honored Wednesday by dozens of fellow officers in their patrol cars.
Lakeville Police Department Officer Adam MacDonald was honored Wednesday by dozens of fellow officers in their patrol cars.
Renewed push for health screenings
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Minnesota man shares last wish for 5 donors to support local nonprofit
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
After surviving cancer, Minneapolis woman now fighting for life after pedestrian crash
A 23-year old Minneapolis woman survived a rare cancer battle, and now she's in another fight for her life. Anya Magnuson remains unconscious on a ventilator in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at HCMC after being struck by an SUV last Saturday.
A 23-year old Minneapolis woman survived a rare cancer battle, and now she's in another fight for her life. Anya Magnuson remains unconscious on a ventilator in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at HCMC after being struck by an SUV last Saturday.
Megan Wagner celebrates 15 month clear scans
11-year-old Megan Wagner's 15 month scans were clear! FOX 9 has followed Megan's cancer journey for the past few years, as the huge Gopher fan battles Osteosarcoma. Megan and her family, from Maple Grove, started an organization dedicated to promoting reading while raising funds for pediatric cancer research at the University of Minnesota. Visit reading4research.org for more information.
11-year-old Megan Wagner's 15 month scans were clear! FOX 9 has followed Megan's cancer journey for the past few years, as the huge Gopher fan battles Osteosarcoma. Megan and her family, from Maple Grove, started an organization dedicated to promoting reading while raising funds for pediatric cancer research at the University of Minnesota. Visit reading4research.org for more information.
NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.
Minnesota man battling stage 4 cancer completes his 571st marathon
Among the runners on Sunday was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon and his 26th Twin Cities Marathon, all while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
Among the runners on Sunday was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon and his 26th Twin Cities Marathon, all while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
After breast cancer treatment, Sen. Klobuchar urges women not to put off mammograms
With the pandemic, Klobuchar points out too many people are still putting off these and other health screenings ? just like she did, prior to her own breast cancer diagnosis.
With the pandemic, Klobuchar points out too many people are still putting off these and other health screenings ? just like she did, prior to her own breast cancer diagnosis.
Voices for Change: Two-time breast cancer survivor advocates for early detection awareness
The month of October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign has become a lifelong mission for one local woman.
The month of October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign has become a lifelong mission for one local woman.
Making an impact against ovarian cancer
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and the symptoms often mimic other common problems. That?s why the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance or MOCA works to raise awareness each September. Mary Pat Oslund, an ovarian cancer survivor and co-chair of MOCA?s HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer event, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share what women need to know and how you can get involved all month long.
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and the symptoms often mimic other common problems. That?s why the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance or MOCA works to raise awareness each September. Mary Pat Oslund, an ovarian cancer survivor and co-chair of MOCA?s HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer event, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share what women need to know and how you can get involved all month long.
After winning championship, Minnesota softball team sends trophy to teammate battling cancer
A Minnesota traveling softball team is practicing some outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. After winning a state title, they gave a heartwarming show of support to one of their teammates fighting cancer.
A Minnesota traveling softball team is practicing some outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. After winning a state title, they gave a heartwarming show of support to one of their teammates fighting cancer.
Loretto Larks dedicate game to player battling cancer
This weekend, his Larks are stepping up to help the young man, dedicating a game to fundraising for his medical needs.
This weekend, his Larks are stepping up to help the young man, dedicating a game to fundraising for his medical needs.
Casey O?Brien raising $1 million for U of M Masonic Children?s Hospital
Even though his playing days with Gophers football are done, Casey O?Brien?s story continues to inspire people every day.
Even though his playing days with Gophers football are done, Casey O?Brien?s story continues to inspire people every day.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.