Cancer patient named 'Delilah' surprised at hospital by Plain White T's singer
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A young cancer patient named after the hit song, 'Hey There Delilah,' got the surprise of a lifetime when Plain White T?s singer Tom Higgenson showed up in her hospital room for a one-on-one performance.

New Rush building will focus on cancer and neurosciences

The new building will care for 127,000 patients by 2027, which is almost double the current number of patients being treated.

New Rush building will focus on cancer and neurosciences
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for the new Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at Rush University Medical Center is expanding healthcare in Chicago.

US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says

The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.

Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer

A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.

Beating the odds: Woman overcomes rare form of breast cancer to deliver twins
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What Shelly Battista went through is daunting to say the least. But now, after chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and losing her ovaries, she has a lot to celebrate.

Lawmakers to designate January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois

When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers promote cervical health awareness
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State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.

Cancer survivor gives back through toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital
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Lots of people love to give around the holidays, but oftentimes the need lasts all year round. That's true for kids battling cancer and their care teams who rely on the toy stash at Lurie Children's Hospital to keep patients spirits bright - no matter the season.