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.
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.
Suburban cancer survivor's heirloom truck stolen
A cancer survivor was the victim of an auto theft ? but it wasn't just any vehicle that was taken.
A cancer survivor was the victim of an auto theft ? but it wasn't just any vehicle that was taken.
Community rallies around Palatine family after mother of four is diagnosed with cancer
A story of hope and perseverance in Palatine. One of the happiest days of Kurt and Ashley Conley’s life was filled with fear.
A story of hope and perseverance in Palatine. One of the happiest days of Kurt and Ashley Conley’s life was filled with fear.
Palatine family organizes blood drive after mom's Leukemia diagnosis
Weeks before Ashley was due to give birth to their fourth child, some odd symptoms started accelerating.
Weeks before Ashley was due to give birth to their fourth child, some odd symptoms started accelerating.
Man beats cancer with double lung transplant in Chicago
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Northwestern Medicine doctors perform first ever double-lung transplant on lung cancer patient
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
Pfizer recalls some blood pressure drug products over elevated levels of cancer-causing impurity
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.