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.
2023 year in health review
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
Robotic lung removal saves woman's life in Chicago
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.