Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Showhouse for a Cure home interiors
Ayanna Govan joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the interior of the home that's part of the Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse was created back in 1998 to help support early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Kay Brogelman joined FOX6 WakeUp from the showhouse on North Lake Drive to give us more details about this year's showhouse.
Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse is celebrating 24 years of fighting breast and prostate cancer. Volunteer Chair Linda Short joined FOX6 WakeUp from North Lake Drive in Milwaukee to share more about their Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser that starts Saturday.
Honoring Payton by helping others
After the passing of Payton Alexander from ewing sarcoma in 2021, her family knew they had to honor Payton and embrace her spirit of helping others. They have since raised thousands of dollars to help children and young adults in their fight against cancer. Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more.
Fundraiser at Perspective Brewing
The goal of the Payton Alexander Foundation is to honor her strength and spirit by giving back to her community, helping children and young adults battling cancer, while also funding research for ewing sarcoma. Perspective Brewing owner Ben Naus is at his business in West Allis where they have some special brews to honor Payton.
Payton Alexander Foundation seltzer event
The Payton Alexander Foundation will hold a summertime seltzer event to honor Payton and help others. Foundation President Kim Alexander joined FOX6 from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more about Payton's journey.
Payton Alexander Foundation fundraiser
Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Payton Alexander Foundation and a fundraiser happening at Perspective Brewing in West Allis.
Pewaukee man finishes 202-mile run across WI
Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Run Across Wisconsin; Pewaukee man ends run
Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Medical advancements help cancer patients live longer than ever
Being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the most daunting feelings in the world. That said, oncologists are seeing an increase in cancer patients living longer.
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Pewaukee man running across Wisconsin
A Pewaukee man is training to run across the southern half of Wisconsin – 202 miles in total to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Marquette scholars' St. Baldrick's fundraiser marks 16th year
Marquette University students shaved their heads on Saturday to raise awareness and money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
More measles cases in the U.S.
There are now more than 250 cases of the measles in the U.S. And so far, two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Doctors are warning people about the potential long-term complications of the virus. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News to explain.
Health impacts of daylight saving time
Here we go again. We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday -- when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving time. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News to talk more about the time transition and other health topics.
Waukesha County deputy battling cancer, event raises nearly $25K
A fundraiser to support a Waukesha County deputy as he battles cancer raised nearly $25,000 at the end of February.
Waukesha County deputy battling cancer, fundraiser planned
The community is rallying around a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy as he battles cancer.
Hartford girl fighting cancer, taco luncheon raises money for family
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.