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.
U of C Hospital offering free mammograms
A free mammogram program at U of C Hospital is aiming to address health disparities.
A free mammogram program at U of C Hospital is aiming to address health disparities.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Chicago non-profit prepares free meals for patients fighting cancer
Free restaurant-prepared meals are being given to people who've been diagnosed with and are undergoing cancer treatment at Chicago hospitals, thanks to one local non-profit. Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about these very special deliveries.
Free restaurant-prepared meals are being given to people who've been diagnosed with and are undergoing cancer treatment at Chicago hospitals, thanks to one local non-profit. Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about these very special deliveries.
Lisle boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Suburban boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that has was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that has was able to start preschool.
25th anniversary of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
A poignant end to Breast Cancer Awareness Month this weekend. This is the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. It's being held Saturday at Soldier Field, helping to fund research and provide support to those who are battling breast cancer.
A poignant end to Breast Cancer Awareness Month this weekend. This is the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. It's being held Saturday at Soldier Field, helping to fund research and provide support to those who are battling breast cancer.
Woman claims L'Or�al chemical relaxers caused uterine cancer: lawsuit
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Or�al hair straightening or relaxing products.
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Or�al hair straightening or relaxing products.