November is pancreatic cancer awareness month
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Dr. Jalal Baig, medical oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America joins Fox 32 to discuss the cancer and why it is often detected much later.

Founder of 'Thank God Its Natural' hair product Chris-Tia Donaldson dies in Chicago at 42

42-year old Chris-Tia Donaldson passed away at her home in Chicago on November 13, 2021. The Harvard-educated lawyer decided to jump from the legal field into the beauty industry.

New Chicago nonprofit helps kids with parents fighting cancer
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A brand new nonprofit in Chicago is creating a safe space for kids whose parents are battling cancer. It's called "Pickles Group" and it just launched.

Chicago Bears surprise young boy with limo ride and more
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While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis? family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.

Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine

The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.

'The Chi' star Yolonda Ross raises thousands for women battling breast cancer
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Yolonda Ross joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her efforts to raise money and awareness for women battling breast cancer and the immense challenges they face.

Chicago body builder shares her story of beating breast cancer

For decades, Erica Langley felt in complete control of her body. She lived an extremely healthy lifestyle. But in 2018, as she was lying in bed one night, she noticed a lump on the underside of her breast.

Chicago body builder beats breast cancer, shares her story
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For decades, Erica Langley felt in complete control of her body. She lived an extremely healthy lifestyle. But in 2018, as she was lying in bed one night, she noticed a lump on the underside of her breast.

Komen committed to narrowing the health gap in breast cancer treatment
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Deb Song and Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade join Good Day Chicago to highlight Susan G. Komen's efforts to raise funding and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

Tips for reducing your cancer risk
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, expounds on lessons from his new book, "Take Control of Your Cancer Risk."

Cal's Law passes in Illinois
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Children in Illinois will now be able to get cancer testing covered by insurance with the passing of Cal's Law.

Early detection paramount in treating prostate cancer
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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.