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.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer, preserves fertility
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Family of Chicago White Sox fan who died of cancer continues to pay it forward
The Weishar family was honored for their work to pay it forward with the Andrew Weishar Foundation, named for a family member who died of cancer in 2012.
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.
Chicago 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.
Remember to get checked for colon cancer at free screening on March 19
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It's the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., but it's also one of the most preventable.
'Colonoscopy cousins' highlight the importance of cancer screenings
Two cousins are hoping to bring awareness to the importance of screenings no matter your family history.
Calumet Park police officer diagnosed with rare form of cancer
The Calumet Park Police Department is putting on a fundraiser to help one of its own officers as he battles a recent cancer diagnosis
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.
New initiative seeks to battle disparities in cancer treatment of Black women
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.
Myths about heart disease and breast cancer
The twin doctors joined FOX 32 News at Noon to talk about myths as we end Heart Month.
Former Illinois governor diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
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.
Charity boxing match aims to knock out pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. The Ramone Foundation is hosting a charity boxing event to ease that burden and fund research.
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 area charity gives families of kids with cancer new hope
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a Chicagoland charity is giving families facing childhood cancer new hope and unwavering support.
Early detection can be life-saving in a battle with lung cancer
February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, and this year, the American Lung Association is working with a local survivor John Anderson III to bring awareness on lung cancer screening
Northwestern Medicine considered top place for lung transplants
Northwestern Medicine officials said it's all thanks to new technology.
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.