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.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus reveals he has cancer
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Pink plow to clear the streets of Romeoville next winter in support of breast cancer awareness
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
A pink snowplow will be clearing the streets of Romeoville during the winter of 2022 in support of breast cancer awareness.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
"The cancer in the prostate does not have to be a death sentence."
La Shawn Ford shares cancer story, encourages others to get screened
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
State Representative La Shawn Ford is sharing his cancer story to encourage all men to get prostate cancer screenings.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
4-year-old rings bell for last round of chemo, gets motorcade escort
A 4-year-old girl was escorted by a group of bikers after she rang a bell to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy treatment.
A 4-year-old girl was escorted by a group of bikers after she rang a bell to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy treatment.