Caribe Devine

Phoenix

Anchor and Meteorologist at KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

12News Anchor: 5pm, 6pm, and 12News at 10pm. Meteorologist. Texas born, I ❤️Arizona!

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Peoria firefighter returns to work after undergoing surgery for brain tumor

3 weeks ago | 12news.com | Caribe Devine

PEORIA, Ariz. — Each year, nearly 95,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a brain tumor. And despite years of research, brain cancer survival rates haven't changed much in recent years. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center in Phoenix is at the forefront of a groundbreaking drug that could bring hope to some patients living with incurable tumors. Including a Valley firefighter. Peoria Fire Captain Jeremy Gibbons returned to the job after undergoing brain surgery.
New rapid test for Valley Fever could transform diagnosis, treatment

1 month ago | 12news.com | Caribe Devine

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For 56-year-old Chris Sams, a routine bike ride through Arizona's desert landscape changed his life forever. The former bicycle company district manager, who once cycled up to 150 miles weekly, now struggles with walking and suffers from persistent brain fog. "I have problems walking, brain fog. And then I don't know if it's from the valley fever, but I've spent a number of trips — I've lost how many times I've been in the hospital, so it's a tough go at it," Sams said.
Sen. John McCain's son on board of Phoenix medical center starting trial for glioblastoma treatments

Aug 26, 2023 | 12news.com | Caribe Devine |Sivan Plotkin

PHOENIX — It’s been five years since Sen. John McCain passed away from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since then, Andy McCain, his son, has been involved in finding a cure. After his father’s death, Andy became a member of the board of trustees at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. The institute, working with the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, is starting a trial to find new ways to target tumors, allowing patients to bypass the side effects of traditional medication.