University of Chicago Medicine offers new FDA-approved melanoma therapy
There's a new FDA-approved therapy to fight the leading cause of skin cancer?melanoma. It's called Amtagvi. And the University of Chicago Medicine is one of the first 30 institutions in the country to offer the treatment.
There's a new FDA-approved therapy to fight the leading cause of skin cancer?melanoma. It's called Amtagvi. And the University of Chicago Medicine is one of the first 30 institutions in the country to offer the treatment.
Chicago cancer survivors come together to celebrate triumphs in new book
A dozen brave women got together and wrote book sharing the ultimate testimony about their battle with breast cancer, "The Breast is Yet to Come."
A dozen brave women got together and wrote book sharing the ultimate testimony about their battle with breast cancer, "The Breast is Yet to Come."
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Tickled Pink partners with Twist Out Cancer for a good cause
A special fundraiser returns this year with an evening of delicious food from some of the city's best restaurants. It's the 16th annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and this year it's benefitting Twist Out Cancer which helps survivors, families, caregivers and more.
A special fundraiser returns this year with an evening of delicious food from some of the city's best restaurants. It's the 16th annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and this year it's benefitting Twist Out Cancer which helps survivors, families, caregivers and more.
Cycle for Survival raises money for cancer research
Every single dollar raised through Cycle for Survival goes toward funding cancer research. Over the years the event has raised over $360 million. You can pedal hard or hardly pedal. Everyone is welcome.
Every single dollar raised through Cycle for Survival goes toward funding cancer research. Over the years the event has raised over $360 million. You can pedal hard or hardly pedal. Everyone is welcome.
Group calls for earlier prostate cancer screenings for Black men
The death of Dexter King, the son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is a reminder of the toll prostate cancer takes on Black men in particular.FOX medical team's Beth Galvin shares why one group of experts is pushing for earlier screening.
The death of Dexter King, the son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is a reminder of the toll prostate cancer takes on Black men in particular.FOX medical team's Beth Galvin shares why one group of experts is pushing for earlier screening.
Aurora honors 12-year-old girl on World Cancer Day
Abigail?Ayala was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor on February 7, 2023.
Abigail?Ayala was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor on February 7, 2023.
Aurora honors 12-year-old Abigail Ayala on World Cancer Day
Abigail Ayala was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor on February 7, 2023.
Abigail Ayala was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor on February 7, 2023.
How King Charles? cancer diagnosis impacts his duties
King Charles announced on Monday he's been diagnosed with cancer.
King Charles announced on Monday he's been diagnosed with cancer.
New blood test could spot several types of cancer
A simple test may be able to help uncover multiple types of cancer.
A simple test may be able to help uncover multiple types of cancer.
Tips for helping teens overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Dr. Huma Khan from Advocate Children's Hospital talks about the impact Seasonal Affective Disorder can have on teens and how you can help them combat it.
Dr. Huma Khan from Advocate Children's Hospital talks about the impact Seasonal Affective Disorder can have on teens and how you can help them combat it.
New study to examine lung cancer in Chicago-area millennials
There's a need for volunteers around Chicago for a first-ever study on millennial lung health. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the new study.
There's a need for volunteers around Chicago for a first-ever study on millennial lung health. Dr. Mercedes Carnethon with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the new study.
ZYN nicotine pouch ban being mulled over by Congress
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Republicans have a lot of disagreements but nothing has created a firestorm like the one over ZYN nicotine pouches.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Republicans have a lot of disagreements but nothing has created a firestorm like the one over ZYN nicotine pouches.
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer
Baseball Hall of Fame player and Chicago Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg announced difficult news Monday.
Baseball Hall of Fame player and Chicago Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg announced difficult news Monday.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, with the White House questioning why it took so long for news of Austin's hospitalization to be revealed.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, with the White House questioning why it took so long for news of Austin's hospitalization to be revealed.
Lurie Children's Hospital receives major support from Bears' President Kevin Warren
A grant was just announced for families who are facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
A grant was just announced for families who are facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders.
Bears' CEO Kevin Warren empowers families fighting cancer
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Friday that his foundation is giving a million-dollar grant to Lurie Children's Hospital.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Friday that his foundation is giving a million-dollar grant to Lurie Children's Hospital.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.