"Rhoda" actress Valerie Harper was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009 and later with a rare form of terminal brain cancer. "A woman named Naomi Halas, who is Ph.D. at Rice, co-founded it and it's pretty remarkable. HOUSTON - KPRC 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley celebrated 40 years of broadcasting on Sept. 22, 2022. Naomi Halas from Rice University invented this treatment. One of Houstons Most Fabulous Couples Tells All. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. In fact, Osteen performed the ceremony when Sachse wed Nick Florescu in 2012. I dont jump out of airplanes or climb tall mountains. So if the particles are placed in a tumor site then you can read them with light that penetrates through the body and the nanoparticles will absorb the light, convert the light to heat and then very gently they will, they will induce hyperthermia and destroy just tumor cells which theyre directly adjacent to, Halas said. Presenting the award on behalf of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Schwartz praised Billingsleys expertise about Orlando-area history and his support for it. Actress Cybill Shepherd was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2002 at the age of 52. Houstonians may have seen him as an emcee for a previous Diana Foundation Awards Show, an HRC gala, or a fundraiser for Citizens for Animal Protection, the Galveston Humane Society, Juvenile Diabetes, CanCare Cancer Awareness, Arms Wide Adoption Services, Bluebird Childrens Neurology Clinic, or Legacy Community Health Services, just to name a few. Sep. 6, 2018. Billingsley had half a dozen bags of gold nanoparticles circulating in his system for a day and doctors zapped the cancer the nanoparticles bonded to. (Photo Credits: Splash News). My mother would read me Our Chosen Child , which is a book that promotes how "special" and . A Surprising Closure on Oak Lawn, Texas Monthly Highlights New Dallas Spots, and Coffee Comes to a Forme A Vancouver-Based Restaurant Comes to NorthPark, and Two Local Markets Debut This Spring. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! The luxe lifestyle and furniture brands new Houston presence is now open in Montrose design mecca BeDESIGN (2016 W. Alabama St.), the chic destination crafted by local power couple Adrian Dueas and Marcelo Saenz. The surgery is invasive and can result in persistent side effects like incontinence and sexual dysfunction. We are excited to have Anthony back on KPRC 2 News Today, where he belongs! Yanez first came to KPRC 2 in 2003 from KRQE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The book is written in a friendly, conversational tone, which makes it enjoyable to read. Dr. Steven Canfield, UT Health and Memorial Hermann urologist, said while many men can opt for surveillance, meaning you don't do anything but watch for changes, sometimes surgery is required. The home has a period left-side staircase and reclaimed heart of pine wood floors throughout. Copyright 2018 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Billingsley received the award at a Nov. 8 event that celebrated his retirement after working more than 30 years for the City of Orlando. KPRC meteorologist Frank Billingsley announces he is cancer-free, Billingsley has been with Houston's Channel 2 since 1995. Sharon Osbourne, reality TV personality and wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 at the age of 50. Remembering UCF President and History Maker John Hitt, Annual Womens History Month Breakfast honors trailblazing architects, Annual Brechner Speaker Series returns with a focus on music. Dominique Sachse's mother, Audrey Toll, addresses the media clutch at her daughter's departure party hosted by Steak 48. He returns to Texas now after more than six years at KNBC, part of the NBC Universal network in Los Angeles, with his wife Rebecca and their four Houston-born children. Finding the procedure with the fewest side effects has been his biggest challenge so far. After they attach, a doctor will use light to kill the nanoparticles and cancer cells nearby. It is only fitting that he is retiring at the top of his game with both our 6pm and 10pm newscasts leading the market since 2017.". Go here for everything on Frank Billingsley and his new book, Swabbed & Found. The announcement came at a meeting on October 16, according to the station. F or 22 years, KPRC-TV chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley has amassed fans while sharing good news and bad with Houstonians regarding our unpredictable weather. They were ready to shelter in place. Frank Billingsley has called Houston home since 1989 and joined KPRC 2 as chief meteorologist in February 1995. Houston meteorologist Frank Billingsley always knew he was adopted, but never knew who his birth parents were - until recently. Though Billingsley isnt originally from the Orlando area, the work hes put into bettering the community is shown through his efforts as the Director of Permitting Services and the Chief of Staff for over 10 years for Mayor Buddy Dyer. They use a light laser, as opposed to a heat laser, and the light causes the gold nano-particles to vibrate, heat up and kill the cancer.". TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. Apropos for a new shop, the brand has also unveiled new designs from its latest collections. Before his retirement, Billingsley served as the citys first director of Placemaking and Competitiveness, the role incorporates economic development and quality of life betterness for the city of Orlando. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Get 2 Know Me Houston has been home since April 22, 1989. Billingsley, who has been with KPRC for more than 28 . ", In September 2018, Marcia Cross, who has appeared in "Desperate Housewives" and "Melrose Place" revealed she successfully battled cancer via Instagram. Inside Two Buzzy New Openings in Frisco and the Shuttering of a Henderson Avenue Staple. And who knows what else to supplement her YouTube channel with 1.5 million followers who tune in for everything from makeup tips to self improvement suggestions for women. Good news came on Wednesday when the results of an MRI came back showing no evidence of cancer. In May, the results of a PSA blood test, which screens for prostate cancer, came back at a high level leading to an MRI in July and Billingsley's prostate cancer diagnosis in August. It will take a few months before a biopsy can . He is a role model, a great friend, and one of the most deserving individuals to receive our Foundations highest honor.. KPRC Channel 2's Courtney Zavala and Andy Cerota at the Dominique Sachse departure party hosted by Steak 48. PC Seen: Courtney Zavala, Derrick Shore, Andy Cerota, Natalia Egan, Nancy Ames and Danny Ward, retired KPRC news anchor Bob Nicholas, Katherine Orellana Ross, Andrew Cortes, Dr. Forrest Roth, Amy Johnston, Oliver Halkowich, Ariga Nicholas, Krystle and Kris Gutierrez, Missy Balleza, and Kevin Gilliard. Governor compares gay people to feces, maggots, JK Rowling condemns trans activists protesting outside her home. Box 66523 - Houston, TX 77266-6523 -. Billingsley does not need surgery, but he has to do something because his cancer is considered more advanced. Career-wise, I started in Roanoke, Virginia stopped in Biloxi in 1987 and landed in Houston in 1989. Its good news for a man who now has (and always had) a heart of gold. We've always attributed any success not to the efforts of one, but to the contribution of all. Thank you, everyone, for the support!". I haven't felt any different throughout the whole process. Close TV pals, including Channel 2 anchor Andy Cerota and Great Day Houston host Derrick Shore were also there, along with KPRC Channel 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley, who officiated the . This is a carousel. Singer Rod Stewart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000 at the age of 55. By varying the thickness of the gold shell, Halas had shown she could tune nanoshells to interact . Dec. 6, 2018. Dominique Sachse and Nick Florescu seal their engagement with a kiss in Rome in the Piazza del Popolo. But they are very confident that it's near 100 percent," he says. Actor Robert De Niro was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003 at the age of 60. I jumped into the exciting role of television meteorologist in 1982 and never looked back. Read her stories on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com. TV personality and host Giuliana Rancic was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 at the age of 37. He has modern science to thank for that. She died in 2015 at the age of 60. Orlando Youth Empowerment Summit returns to in-person event this weekend, PHOTOS: Watermark celebrates its 25th anniversary in Central Florida, Equality Florida brings transgender workplace training to Orlando, The Orange County Regional History Center. It was during that time that Houston-based company, Nanospectra, reached out to him. Travis Herzog ABC13 Houston. Biker Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 at the age of 25. She died in 2009 at the age of 62. I have found that supporting the needs of any group fulfills my life but it's especially rewarding reaching out to the groups who need it most. In 2008, Braate left for KPRC sister-station WDIV Detroit as a weekday morning meteorologist. Danny Ward, Dominique Sachse, Nancy Ames at Sachse's farewell party at Steak 48. Lord have mercy, I think I wanna stay. Channel 2 KPRC news anchor Dominique Sachse gets emotional at her farewell party hosted by Steak 48. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. At the NBC owned and operated WNBC 4 New York, Braate will serve as a Meteorologist and Weather Executive Producer. Even thoughhes from Virginia and earned his degree in community development at Georgia State University, he moved to Central Florida in 1989 as a community and business information manager for the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce. Frank Billingsley visits the Halas lab before his treatment. The History Centers executive director, Pamela Schwartz, surprised Billingsley with the award as she praised him for his expertise in Orlando-area history and his enduring support for it. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Copyright Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sachse released this statement regarding Ballezas departure: Bill, Frank, and I have been family since April 2001. A beloved and longtime presence in Houston TV journalism is leaving the anchor desk. across from the Orlando Public Library. Morning traffic reporter Darby Douglas has been fired from KHOU television. A podcast is in her future. Billingsley, the constant scientist, agreed to be somewhat of a medical guinea pig. 'Gotham Knights' kills Batman and replaces him with moody teens, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. He is of White ethnicity/heritage. The night before her final newscast on KPRC Channel 2, Dominique Sachse was royally fted by colleagues, friends and family in a sendoff hosted by Steak 48 in Houstons River Oaks District. Richard Lautens/Richard Lautens/Getty Images. . Billingsleys role allowed him to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of Central Florida through interactive events like live music events, art displays and even a pop-up park. Dedicated public servant Frank Billingsley, who has served the City of Orlando for over 30 years, has announced that he will retire this month. The Diana Foundation, Americas oldest continuously active gay organization, will honor Houston meteorologist and community activist Frank Billingsley with its Diana Award for Community Achievement at the 67. Hed been doing the morning news there for nearly 13 years. It is only fitting that he is retiring at the top of his game with both our 6pm and 10pm . Along the way, I met a great guy and weve built a solid life together. Her first book,Life Makeover: Embrace the Bold, Beautiful, and Blessed You, publishes on April 15 and Sachse tells PaperCity that she has a few more titles in mind. Known throughout Houston media as a humble and generous figure, he has designed and built rooms full of furniture, including for families that he and his KPRC 2 colleagues sponsored for their Houston Habitat for Humanity builds, according to the station. "Being selected for the Diana's Community Service award, a group whose primary mission is to help make this world a better place, is truly humbling," said Billingsley. Longtime Houston TV news anchor announces his retirement, United Way 2014-15_Single Promoted Articles, MD Anderson Breast Cancer Promoted Article, Professional Skin Treatments by NuMe Express, CultureMap Houston Holiday Pop-up Shop 2017, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Iconic French furniture-lifestyle brand crafts triumphant Houston return in Upper Kirby design mecca, local power couple Adrian Dueas and Marcelo Saenz. The 57 years old is holding the same-sex marriage to his long-term partner. Smith said Sunday morning anchor Lauren Talarico will now anchor both weekend morning shows. But as of now, the other options seem unnecessary. It is also suspenseful, taking the reader along through Frank's process of discovery and the investigative skills that it took to . A video laced with humor and affection covered Sachses years as news anchor, her major stories and her ever-changing hair style. He will officially return to KPRC on Sept. 1. 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