'Central for Food Equity in Medicine' donates goods to people with illnesses
Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH, Founder of "Central for Food Equity in Medicine," shares how the non-profit organization benefits people with illnesses like cancer by providing them with healthy food and household goods.
CUPS 4 CANCER: 11-year-old Austin Bielski uses lemonade stand to fight cancer
It is time for some seriously powerful lemonade in suburban Orland Park. The money from the lemonade stand helps children and teens fighting cancer.
Pfizer halts distribution of anti-smoking drug Chantix after finding carcinogen
Last week, Pfizer halted the distribution of its anti-smoking drug, Chantix after finding high levels of a cancer-causing agent in the medication.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Recalled sunscreens may contain cancer causing chemical benzene
Johnson and Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens that may contain the cancer causing chemical benzene.
Johnson & Johnson recalls five sunscreens containing cancer chemical
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen products containing low levels of benzene, a chemical linked to blood cancers.
Johnson & Johnson recalling five sunscreens over cancer chemical concerns
Johnson & Johnson recalls four of its products like Neutrogena after products were found to contain low levels of benzene, which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Thousands across U.S. get ready for Chicago's PurpleStride walk to end pancreatic cancer
Dustin Levell talks about the walk to end pancreatic cancer; each year more than 80 thousand people in cities across the U.S. step up and participate in PurpleStride.
Smile-A-Thon raising money to bring joy to kids with cancer
Pammy Kramer from Smile-A-Thon asks donors to donate $26 to the non-profit to help bring joy to children with cancer at DancingWhileCancering.org.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus reveals he has cancer
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Pink plow to clear the streets of Romeoville next winter in support of breast cancer awareness
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
4-year-old rings bell for last round of chemo, gets motorcade escort
A 4-year-old girl was escorted by a group of bikers after she rang a bell to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy treatment.
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.
Scientist from Illinois working to find cure for cancer
Bryan Clay is hoping his work inspires young Chicagoans to take on big challenges to better the world.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.