Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men
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Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.

University of Chicago to break ground on $815M cancer research center

The University of Chicago is set to break ground this week on the city's first freestanding facility for cancer care and research.

Dr. Mike: Air pollution linked to breast cancer risk, FDA to decide on EpiPen alternative
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New research links living around high levels of air pollution to an increased risk of breast cancer. Also the FDA is expected to release its decision on a nasal spray that works as an alternative to the EpiPen.

White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks to host Lymphoma Awareness tailgate
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September is Lymphoma Awareness Month and this weekend Liam Hendricks and his wife are hosting a fundraising tailgate to benefit "Be The Match." The event will be ay the White Sox v. Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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."

Bears select Devin Pittges as this week's 'Champion of the Game'
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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
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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. 

Cancer rates up in young adults
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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
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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.