Lemons of Love sends personalized care packages to cancer patients
Nonprofit Lemons of Love helps people going through their toughest moments battling cancer know that they're not alone. Founder Jill Swanson thought of the idea of personalized care packages when she was fighting cancer.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Culver's Chicagoland locations join forces to support pediatric cancer fight
This Wednesday picking up a Culver's Butter Burger or cup of custard will help in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Culver's Chicagoland locations join forces to support pediatric cancer fight
This Wednesday picking up a Culver's Butter Burger or cup of custard will help in the fight against pediatric cancer.
13-year-old cancer survivor gifted all-expenses-paid trip to see Bears play Chiefs
The Chicago Bears are giving a special 13-year-old fan the trip of a lifetime this weekend after she won her battle against cancer
Walk for the Bear returns next month to continue the fight against pediatric cancer
The 10th annual costume Walk for the Bear benefitting the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is just one month away.
Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men
Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.
University of Chicago to break ground on $815M cancer research center
The University of Chicago is set to break ground this week on the city's first freestanding facility for cancer care and research.
University of Chicago to break ground on $815M cancer research center
The University of Chicago is set to break ground this week on the city's first freestanding facility for cancer care and research.
Dr. Mike: Air pollution linked to breast cancer risk, FDA to decide on EpiPen alternative
New research links living around high levels of air pollution to an increased risk of breast cancer. Also the FDA is expected to release its decision on a nasal spray that works as an alternative to the EpiPen.
Chicago doctor discusses summit celebrating women in medicine
Chicago is home to a summit that celebrates women in medicine.
Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks to host fan tailgate for Lymphoma Awareness Day
White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks will be joined by DJ Pauly D for a pregame fan tailgate in honor of Lymphoma Awareness Day.
White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks to host Lymphoma Awareness tailgate
September is Lymphoma Awareness Month and this weekend Liam Hendricks and his wife are hosting a fundraising tailgate to benefit "Be The Match." The event will be ay the White Sox v. Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Lurie Children's Hospital receives $350K boost for pediatric cancer research
On Tuesday, Lurie Children's Hospital received $350,000 to support pediatric cancer research in Chicago.
Lurie Children's Hospital receives $350K boost for pediatric cancer research
On Tuesday, Lurie Children's Hospital received $350,000 to support pediatric cancer research in Chicago.
Bears select 17-year-old Devin Pittges as this week's 'Champion of the Game'
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
Bears select Devin Pittges as this week's 'Champion of the Game'
The Chicago Bears have chosen Devin Pittges, a remarkable teenager who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12, as this week's "Champion of the Game."
Bears QB Justin Fields invites cancer survivor to Chiefs game
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Bears, Advocate Children’s Hospital surprise cancer survivor with dream trip to game
In a heartwarming surprise, the Chicago Bears brought joy to a 12-year-old leukemia survivor at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
Survivors speak out as cancer cases among young adults surge
There’s an alarming new study out about cancer worldwide. It found cases for people under the age of fifty are up eighty percent, compared to three decades ago.