Woman's 'innocent-looking freckle' turns out to be melanoma
An Iowa woman discovered earlier this year that a freckle on her nose was actually melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, and is now hoping to warn others about the dangers of tanning and the importance of sun protection.
An Iowa woman discovered earlier this year that a freckle on her nose was actually melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, and is now hoping to warn others about the dangers of tanning and the importance of sun protection.
Blood pressure medication recall expanded after possible cancer causing impurity detected, says FDA
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
Spike in cancer cases for people living near Sterigenics facility, state health officials say
An assessment released by state health officials shows there is a spike in cancer cases for people living near the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook.
An assessment released by state health officials shows there is a spike in cancer cases for people living near the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook.
Willowbrook residents call for permanent closure of Sterigenics
Legislators and residents of Willowbrook were in Springfield Tuesday, demanding more action against Sterigenics and other companies which use ethylene oxide.
Legislators and residents of Willowbrook were in Springfield Tuesday, demanding more action against Sterigenics and other companies which use ethylene oxide.
Parents keeping daughter's memory alive through new book
Three-year-old Maddie Kramer was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017 and passed away in January. Her parents didn't want Maddie's memory and inspiration to be forgotten so they wrote the book Maddie's Miracles: A Book of Life.
Three-year-old Maddie Kramer was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017 and passed away in January. Her parents didn't want Maddie's memory and inspiration to be forgotten so they wrote the book Maddie's Miracles: A Book of Life.
Healing Heels provides shoes, hope to women battling cancer
For many women battling cancer, one of the biggest struggles is continuing to live their lives as normally as possible. But one organization is helping them do that in the fiercest way possible - all through shoes!
For many women battling cancer, one of the biggest struggles is continuing to live their lives as normally as possible. But one organization is helping them do that in the fiercest way possible - all through shoes!
Actress Kathy Bates opens up about her battle with cancer
Everyone has a favorite Kathy Bates role but few know that one of her most important was two-time cancer survivor.
Everyone has a favorite Kathy Bates role but few know that one of her most important was two-time cancer survivor.
Chicago Magazine editor discusses melanoma diagnosis
Susanna Homan, editor and publisher of Chicago Magazine, talks about her melanoma diagnosis and how she broke the news to readers in a recent column.
Susanna Homan, editor and publisher of Chicago Magazine, talks about her melanoma diagnosis and how she broke the news to readers in a recent column.