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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cancer rates up in young adults
At 37 years old the mountineer, a Mt. Everest veteran climber, was facing his biggest challenge yet. Just two months ago, the Lake Forest native was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukemia. The average age for a patient is 54 years old.
At 37 years old the mountineer, a Mt. Everest veteran climber, was facing his biggest challenge yet. Just two months ago, the Lake Forest native was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukemia. The average age for a patient is 54 years old.
Wine OFF the Fox in Oswego raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness
The Village of Oswego is hosting Wine OFF the Fox in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. For the past 20 years, Oswego has hosted Wine on the Fox on the banks of the Fox River. This event is hosted at their new venue, 1012 Station Drive, happening Saturday from 1-7 p.m.
The Village of Oswego is hosting Wine OFF the Fox in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. For the past 20 years, Oswego has hosted Wine on the Fox on the banks of the Fox River. This event is hosted at their new venue, 1012 Station Drive, happening Saturday from 1-7 p.m.
California teen shares story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."
Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."
Jenna Jameson gives health update after being given a year to live
The former Playboy model says her doctors believed she had blood cancer at one point.
The former Playboy model says her doctors believed she had blood cancer at one point.
UChicago hosts community fundraising event with special guest Diana Ross
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 100 year anniversary at the 50th Annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, Sept. 9. Proceeds from the benefit supports the hospital and funds services like cancer research and food insecurity programs. Cancer survivor Marilu Flores talks about how Ingalls has helped her battle.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 100 year anniversary at the 50th Annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, Sept. 9. Proceeds from the benefit supports the hospital and funds services like cancer research and food insecurity programs. Cancer survivor Marilu Flores talks about how Ingalls has helped her battle.
Young Bears fan battling cancer meets his heroes
A young Bears fan who is battling cancer got the chance Thursday to meet some of his heroes on the field. "Never give up and always have a positive mindset whenever you're going through something."
A young Bears fan who is battling cancer got the chance Thursday to meet some of his heroes on the field. "Never give up and always have a positive mindset whenever you're going through something."
Young Bears fan diagnosed with cancer meets heroes on the field
A young Bears fan who is battling cancer got the chance Thursday to meet some of his heroes on the field. "Never give up and always have a positive mindset whenever you're going through something."
A young Bears fan who is battling cancer got the chance Thursday to meet some of his heroes on the field. "Never give up and always have a positive mindset whenever you're going through something."
Turning lemons into hope: Riverside lemonade stand continues fight against childhood cancer
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
Riverside lemonade stand continues fight against childhood cancer
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Facing breast cancer, couple pursues fertility treatment to realize dream of parenthood
Cancer can put a hold on plans for many families, including having children. But one couple is still hopeful they will become parents one day. Now, there's a good chance they will, thanks to a fertility treatment.
Cancer can put a hold on plans for many families, including having children. But one couple is still hopeful they will become parents one day. Now, there's a good chance they will, thanks to a fertility treatment.
Cosmetics use can increase cancer risk
Kristina Marusic, author of "A New War on Cancer," talks about how even popular cosmetics can increase your risk of getting cancer.
Kristina Marusic, author of "A New War on Cancer," talks about how even popular cosmetics can increase your risk of getting cancer.
Teens battling cancer get VIP passes to Lollapalooza through Make-A-Wish
Lollapalooza is just two days away and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
Lollapalooza is just two days away and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
Teens battling cancer get VIP experience at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is just two days away, and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
Lollapalooza is just two days away, and dreams are coming true for two teenagers battling cancer.
'Pee-wee Herman' star Paul Reubens loses battle to cancer at 70
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died.