Augie's Journey: Lung cancer patient finds support, family at Guest House
For 25 years, a nonprofit has ensured patients and their families have a place to stay during medical treatments. On Christmas, Guest House Chicago wanted to make those families have an unforgettable meal while their other family members were miles away.
Dolly Parton fulfills man with terminal cancer's wish in emotional video
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Woman beats Stage 3 lung cancer after Northwestern Medicine surgeons remove lung using robot
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Cause of death released for Andre Braugher, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide' star
Andre Braugher died Monday at 61 years old.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Young cancer survivor receives VIP treatment from the Bears
A young Chicago Bears fan is getting the VIP treatment next week!
Aflac's special duck brings augmented reality comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital
The renowned Aflac insurance mascot is now being utilized with augmented reality to provide comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
