Chicago-area company sold unapproved drugs that claimed to treat diseases, including cancer: prosecutors
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
'Doug the Pug' celebrates a young cancer survivor in new song of hope
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Proposal in Illinois pushes to ensure Black women get breast cancer screenings
There?s a new proposal focused on saving the lives of Black men and women in Illinois.
There?s a new proposal focused on saving the lives of Black men and women in Illinois.
Proposal in Illinois would fund breast cancer screenings, treatment to patients without insurance
A new proposal in the state legislature would funnel money from mammogram awareness license plates to the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, which provides free cancer screenings and treatment to women who don’t have insurance.
A new proposal in the state legislature would funnel money from mammogram awareness license plates to the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, which provides free cancer screenings and treatment to women who don’t have insurance.
Proposal in Illinois would fund screenings, treatment to breast cancer patients without insurance
According to Omatola Gordon Rose, the Director of Health Equity Initiatives at the Susan G. Komen Foundation, research shows Black women die at a higher rate than white women from breast cancer.
According to Omatola Gordon Rose, the Director of Health Equity Initiatives at the Susan G. Komen Foundation, research shows Black women die at a higher rate than white women from breast cancer.
Cancer patients cured a decade after gene therapy, doctors say
'THIS IS A CURE': In 2010, doctors treated Doug Olson’s leukemia with an experimental gene therapy that transformed some of his blood cells into cancer killers. More than a decade later, there’s no sign of cancer in his body.
'THIS IS A CURE': In 2010, doctors treated Doug Olson’s leukemia with an experimental gene therapy that transformed some of his blood cells into cancer killers. More than a decade later, there’s no sign of cancer in his body.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Persistent, common pain for women could be ovarian cancer
Dr. Barbara Buttin, of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Chicago, joined Good Day to talk about common symptoms women may feel that could be a sign of ovarian cancer, and says when women should get checked out.
Dr. Barbara Buttin, of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Chicago, joined Good Day to talk about common symptoms women may feel that could be a sign of ovarian cancer, and says when women should get checked out.
Young cancer survivor meets nursing student who saved his life
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.
Illinois cancer survivor meets Ohio nursing student who saved his life
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.?
A young cancer survivor had the opportunity to meet the Ohio nursing student who saved his life.?
ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson dies of cancer at 44
Jeff Dickerson, a beloved sports reporter who covered the Chicago Bears for ESPN for two decades, has died. He was 44.
Jeff Dickerson, a beloved sports reporter who covered the Chicago Bears for ESPN for two decades, has died. He was 44.
Brookfield Zoo dolphin receiving unique cancer treatment
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
Brookfield Zoo dolphin undergoing cancer treatment
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
Joliet junior college baseball player announces he's cancer free
Back in September, FOX 32 told you about a Joliet junior college baseball player who has been fighting leukemia. Now, months later, Josh Fleming is in remission!
Back in September, FOX 32 told you about a Joliet junior college baseball player who has been fighting leukemia. Now, months later, Josh Fleming is in remission!
Parade held for cancer-free Cicero boy
A Cicero third-grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. He is now cancer free!
A Cicero third-grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. He is now cancer free!
Dozens of Illinois firefighters decorate Chicago homes of cancer patients
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Cicero boy celebrates being cancer-free
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
Students, parents celebrate Cicero third grader who is now cancer-free
A Cicero third grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season!
A Cicero third grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season!
More than 60 firefighters decorating homes of cancer patients
Dozens of firefighters are working together to make sure homes are lit up for the holidays.
Dozens of firefighters are working together to make sure homes are lit up for the holidays.