'I refused to die': Cancer survivor beats the odds, will run Chicago Marathon
Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.
Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.
Cancer survivor beats the odds, will run Chicago Marathon
Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.
Anyone striving to cover 26.2 miles must be tough and clearly fit, but one runner in this year's Chicago Marathon thinks his key to success is that he's so stubborn.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home in ambulance with fiancé, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
Three-time cancer survivor pens new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too"
Phyllis Schwartz talks about the inspiration and message behind her brand new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too."
Phyllis Schwartz talks about the inspiration and message behind her brand new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too."
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
Judge reviews motion to consolidate Sterigenics cases
There were new developments Thursday for the hundreds of people who are suing Sterigenics.
There were new developments Thursday for the hundreds of people who are suing Sterigenics.
Breast cancer survivor awarded more than $360M in Sterigenics trial
A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.
A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.
Breast cancer survivor awarded $363 million in Sterigenics trial
A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.
A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.
8th annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk returns to Evergreen Park
The annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk will return this Saturday to Evergreen Park. This year's event will honor 28 local childhood cancer warriors.
The annual Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk will return this Saturday to Evergreen Park. This year's event will honor 28 local childhood cancer warriors.
Suburban teen receives surprise of a lifetime from Chicago Bears
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend ? she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend ? she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Suburban teen receives surprise of a lifetime from Chicago Bears
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend — she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend — she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Ovarian cancer takes center focus this September
Dr. Nita K. Lee from UChicago Medicine and cancer survivor Jenn Szwajkowski talk about the importance of raising awareness and screening for cancer in wake of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Nita K. Lee from UChicago Medicine and cancer survivor Jenn Szwajkowski talk about the importance of raising awareness and screening for cancer in wake of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Charity delivers happiness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
'Starlight' is on a mission to raise funds for seriously ill kids and their families.
'Starlight' is on a mission to raise funds for seriously ill kids and their families.
Suburban cancer patient who's suing Willowbrook Sterigenics plant heads to trial next week
The plaintiff in next week's trial is 37-year-old Sue Kamuda, who used to live near the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and says her family has no history of breast cancer.
The plaintiff in next week's trial is 37-year-old Sue Kamuda, who used to live near the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and says her family has no history of breast cancer.
'Survivor' winner Ethan Zohn talks about beating cancer twice
"Survivor" legend Ethan Zohn joins Good Day Chicago talks about beating cancer twice and his work toward cancer research and awareness with the organization AKTIV Against Cancer.
"Survivor" legend Ethan Zohn joins Good Day Chicago talks about beating cancer twice and his work toward cancer research and awareness with the organization AKTIV Against Cancer.
Advances in cancer treatment since Olivia Newton-John diagnosis
Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73.
Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73.