Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
WXRT's Lin Brehmer battling prostate cancer
WXRT radio DJ Lin Brehmer is stepping away to fight prostate cancer.
WXRT radio DJ Lin Brehmer is stepping away to fight prostate cancer.
Northwestern president-elect stepping down amid cancer battle
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
How to help parents identify available pediatric leukemia trials
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
How to help parents identify available pediatric leukemia trials
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
Tanning beds see resurgence despite danger and risks involved
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K returns to Grant Park
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
6-year-old girl battling brain cancer receives money raised by Oak Forest High School students
Students at Oak Forest High School collected enough spare change to give a $1,000 gift to the family of 6-year-old Maggie DeVries who is facing what her mom calls the “silly spot” on her brain and an operable tumor.
Students at Oak Forest High School collected enough spare change to give a $1,000 gift to the family of 6-year-old Maggie DeVries who is facing what her mom calls the “silly spot” on her brain and an operable tumor.
Oak Forest students raise money for 6-year-old girl battling brain cancer
Maggie DeVries, 6, was presented a $1,000 check from Oak Forest High School students during her battle against brain cancer.
Maggie DeVries, 6, was presented a $1,000 check from Oak Forest High School students during her battle against brain cancer.
Daley Plaza hosts Cycle for Survival Saturday
Daley Plaza was full of stationary bicycles Saturday as volunteers cycled for survival in support of cancer patients.
Daley Plaza was full of stationary bicycles Saturday as volunteers cycled for survival in support of cancer patients.
Children on the inpatient oncology floor at Lurie Children's celebrate 'Donut Day'
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.
'A Pint for Kim': Blood drive in honor of Naperville woman who died of cancer kicks off in Chicago
Right next to Wrigley Field on Thursday, the focus wasn’t baseball but blood.
Right next to Wrigley Field on Thursday, the focus wasn’t baseball but blood.
Johnny Cash fundraiser that supports pediatric cancer returning to Chicago this weekend
After a two-year hiatus, the Johnny Cash fundraiser is getting the bands back together and performing in person this Saturday, May 7 in Chicago.
After a two-year hiatus, the Johnny Cash fundraiser is getting the bands back together and performing in person this Saturday, May 7 in Chicago.
Johnny Cash concert in Chicago raises money for children's cancer research
An annual Johnny Cash fundraiser for pediatric cancer features a suburban band that made it big on America?s Got Talent.
An annual Johnny Cash fundraiser for pediatric cancer features a suburban band that made it big on America?s Got Talent.
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: researchers
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
Scientists find room for improvement in colonoscopies
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.