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.
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.