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.
Paul Reubens: Pee-Wee Herman actor dies at 70
The iconic actor died after a private battle with cancer.
The iconic actor died after a private battle with cancer.
Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo to make Women's World Cup debut for Colombia against Korea Republic
Colombia’s match against South Korea could prove pivotal, as the two nations are expected to compete for a spot in the knockout rounds from Group H.
Colombia’s match against South Korea could prove pivotal, as the two nations are expected to compete for a spot in the knockout rounds from Group H.
New tech for cancer screenings
June is National Cancer Survivor's Month, and aside from outreach, technology is making finding cancer easier.
June is National Cancer Survivor's Month, and aside from outreach, technology is making finding cancer easier.
Child-sized racecars donated to Chicago children's hospital
A northwest Indiana charity is looking to bring smiles to the faces of patients at Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital.
A northwest Indiana charity is looking to bring smiles to the faces of patients at Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital.
University of Chicago Medicine gets approval for $815M cancer center on South Side
A new cancer care and research pavilion is coming to the city's South Side.
A new cancer care and research pavilion is coming to the city's South Side.
Child-sized racecars donated to children's hospital
A special delivery showed up to Comer Children's Hospital Wednesday!
A special delivery showed up to Comer Children's Hospital Wednesday!
Chicago family honors daughter who died of cancer by bringing joy to sick children
Five years ago, a Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They’ve since turned her life into a legacy.
Five years ago, a Chicago family lost their toddler to a rare form of cancer. They’ve since turned her life into a legacy.