Teen battling brain cancer signs honorary Chicago White Sox contract

Brady Nelson got to throw out the first pitch Monday night, as well as field balls during warmup and tour the clubhouse with Jake Burger.

Alarming surge in colon cancer deaths among young adults baffles experts
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Experts are predicting colon cancer may be a leading cause of cancer deaths among people under the age of 50 by the end of the decade. Researchers are trying to determine why the numbers are on the rise.

Chicago-area hospitals rationing cancer drugs amid shortage
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Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the challenges that Chicago area hospitals are facing amid a shortage of cancer drugs.

Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."

Bear Tie Ball celebrates 30th anniversary this Saturday at Union Station
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The 30th annual Bear Tie Ball supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer will take place this Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall at Union Station.

Hendriks makes emotional return to Guarantee Rate Field after cancer battle

In a heartwarming moment, Liam Hendriks, the closing pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, made a triumphant return to Guarantee Rate Field on Memorial Day.

Health officials recommend women start getting mammograms at this age now
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Health officials are out with new breast cancer screening guidelines, and that includes a new recommendation for what age women should start getting mammograms.

Study suggests Black women should be screened for breast cancer earlier
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Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, OBGYN at Women's Health Consulting, talks about the importance of earlier breast cancer screenings for Black women.

13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
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It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan. Joey Clark recently overcame a lengthy battle with B-cell lymphoma and served as the honorary bat boy at Saturday's game between the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.