Wilmette boy beats leukemia, teams up with St. Baldrick's to help others fight childhood cancer
Matteo Smith and his mom, Vanessa, talk about his fight against cancer and how they're using his story and positivity to help others going through similar battles.
Matteo Smith and his mom, Vanessa, talk about his fight against cancer and how they're using his story and positivity to help others going through similar battles.
Cal's Law passes in Illinois
Children in Illinois will now be able to get cancer testing covered by insurance with the passing of Cal's Law.
Children in Illinois will now be able to get cancer testing covered by insurance with the passing of Cal's Law.
Christmas without Cancer run to help cancer survivors
Christmas without Cancer Run will raise money for cancer survivors.
Christmas without Cancer Run will raise money for cancer survivors.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Parents of a child who died from cancer have found a way to make a difference.
Parents of a child who died from cancer have found a way to make a difference.
With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
Early detection paramount in treating prostate cancer
Dr. Edward Schaeffer and his patient Dwayne Everett talk about the life-saving importance of being screened early for prostate cancer.
Dr. Edward Schaeffer and his patient Dwayne Everett talk about the life-saving importance of being screened early for prostate cancer.
Chicago White Sox honor Joliet Junior College pitcher, cancer survivor
"I'm doing great. I'm honestly probably in the best shape I've ever been in," said 19-year-old Josh Fleming, who is weeks away from being in full remission from cancer.
"I'm doing great. I'm honestly probably in the best shape I've ever been in," said 19-year-old Josh Fleming, who is weeks away from being in full remission from cancer.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
'Central for Food Equity in Medicine' donates goods to people with illnesses
Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH, Founder of "Central for Food Equity in Medicine," shares how the non-profit organization benefits people with illnesses like cancer by providing them with healthy food and household goods.
Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH, Founder of "Central for Food Equity in Medicine," shares how the non-profit organization benefits people with illnesses like cancer by providing them with healthy food and household goods.
CUPS 4 CANCER: 11-year-old Austin Bielski uses lemonade stand to fight cancer
It is time for some seriously powerful lemonade in suburban Orland Park. The money from the lemonade stand helps children and teens fighting cancer.
It is time for some seriously powerful lemonade in suburban Orland Park. The money from the lemonade stand helps children and teens fighting cancer.
Pfizer halts distribution of anti-smoking drug Chantix after finding carcinogen
Last week, Pfizer halted the distribution of its anti-smoking drug, Chantix after finding high levels of a cancer-causing agent in the medication.
Last week, Pfizer halted the distribution of its anti-smoking drug, Chantix after finding high levels of a cancer-causing agent in the medication.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Recalled sunscreens may contain cancer causing chemical benzene
Johnson and Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens that may contain the cancer causing chemical benzene.
Johnson and Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens that may contain the cancer causing chemical benzene.
Johnson & Johnson recalls five sunscreens containing cancer chemical
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen products containing low levels of benzene, a chemical linked to blood cancers.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen products containing low levels of benzene, a chemical linked to blood cancers.
Johnson & Johnson recalling five sunscreens over cancer chemical concerns
Johnson & Johnson recalls four of its products like Neutrogena after products were found to contain low levels of benzene, which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Johnson & Johnson recalls four of its products like Neutrogena after products were found to contain low levels of benzene, which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Thousands across U.S. get ready for Chicago's PurpleStride walk to end pancreatic cancer
Dustin Levell talks about the walk to end pancreatic cancer; each year more than 80,000 people in cities across the U.S. step up and participate in PurpleStride.
Dustin Levell talks about the walk to end pancreatic cancer; each year more than 80,000 people in cities across the U.S. step up and participate in PurpleStride.
Smile-A-Thon raising money to bring joy to kids with cancer
Pammy Kramer from Smile-A-Thon asks donors to donate $26 to the non-profit to help bring joy to children with cancer at DancingWhileCancering.org.
Pammy Kramer from Smile-A-Thon asks donors to donate $26 to the non-profit to help bring joy to children with cancer at DancingWhileCancering.org.