Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Northwestern surgeons perform first-of-its-kind split liver transplant in US
In a historic medical breakthrough, Northwestern Medicine surgeons successfully split a deceased donor’s liver to save two patients.
'Rosetta' actress dies of rare cancer at 43, report says
Émilie Dequenne died on Sunday due to a rare cancer, according to her family and agent.
New initiative seeks to battle disparities in treatment of Black women with cancer
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
Chicago native, former Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.