'Imerman Angels' asks Chicagoans to help recruit 'mentors' for cancer patients
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Tuesday marks the national charity holiday called Giving Tuesday. This year, Imerman Angels - an organization that pairs cancer patients with survivors for peer mentorship, is asking Chicagoans to give the gift of cancer support.

More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds

More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say

A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.

Jesse Palter to perform at Brushes with Cancer on Saturday
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Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.

Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death

“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."

Woman has 'basketball-sized' breast tumor removed after letting it grow for 2 years, report says

A woman in China allegedly let a gigantic breast tumor grow for two years unchecked until it had reached the size of a basketball. When the 47-year-old finally sought help, doctors told AsiaWire that she walked into the out-patient clinic holding the tumor up because it was so heavy.

Eating dairy linked to prostate cancer, but plant-based diets associated with reduced risk

Eating dairy is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, but eating a plant-based diet has been linked to a decreased risk, according to a new comprehensive analysis of past studies from the Mayo Clinic.

Dad’s skin cancer battle leaves him with massive chunk missing from neck, back

A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.

Blackhawks analyst Eddie Olczyk releases new book
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Eddie Olyczyk has seen a lot and done even more on the ice. But his biggest battle came after a 2017 diagnosis of cancer. Now he reflects on that and how he's moving forward in his new book ?Beating the Odds in Hockey and Life.?

Bears partner with Advocate Health Care for 2019 "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink"
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For the 12th season, the Chicago Bears are launching their "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" campaign. This year they are partnering with Advocate Health Care to raise breast cancer awareness and they have a new shirt.