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.
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
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
Sterigenics agrees to pay $408M to end over 870 lawsuits tied to Willowbrook plant
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
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.
Modest Mouse’s official Instagram account announced Jeremiah Green’s diagnosis in a message penned by frontman Isaac Brock.
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green battling stage 4 cancer, family reveals
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Jeremiah Green, the band's founding member and drummer, is battling stage 4 cancer, his family revealed on social media.
Cancer survivor gives back through toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital
A woman who battled cancer just a few years ago is collecting toys for kids at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
A woman who battled cancer just a few years ago is collecting toys for kids at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Cancer survivor gives back through toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital
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.
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.
Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Special drone formation flies over White Sox park for families fighting cancer
There were no fireworks over Sox Park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.
There were no fireworks over Sox Park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.
Special drone formation flies over White Sox park for families fighting cancer
There were no fireworks over Sox park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.
There were no fireworks over Sox park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Kirstie Alley's death: Know the warning signs of colon cancer
Kirstie Alley's family has revealed that she died after a brief battle with colon cancer. A statement says she had only “recently discovered” the disease. Colon cancer is known as a “silent killer,” because symptoms often take longer to present themselves than in other types of cancer.
Kirstie Alley's family has revealed that she died after a brief battle with colon cancer. A statement says she had only “recently discovered” the disease. Colon cancer is known as a “silent killer,” because symptoms often take longer to present themselves than in other types of cancer.
Chicago skyline lights up for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
The Chicago skyline is lit up for World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
The Chicago skyline is lit up for World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Liver transplant patient travels across the world to Chicago for life-saving surgery
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
UAE sends cancer patient to Chicago for life-saving transplant
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
University of Chicago Hospital offers free mammograms to some women
The program offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.
The program offers the free scan to women age 40 or older without health insurance.