CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT

May 26 2025HEALTH

Helping Cancer Patients Manage Their Treatment

Cancer patients often struggle with managing their medication and tracking symptoms. Two tools were created to tackle this issue: an app and a brochure. Both were designed to help patients stick to their medication schedule and keep an eye on their symptoms. A study was conducted to see how well these tools worked and what made them easy or hard to use. The study als...

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Football Player Discovers Hope at Cancer Center Visit

Daniel Hardy, a defensive end for the Chicago Bears, recently visited Advocate Sherman Hospital's Cancer Center in Elgin. He wanted to inspire patients and staff by sharing gifts and encouraging words. Hardy has a personal connection to cancer: his dad passed away from it, and his mom fought and won against breast cancer. During his tour, Hardy learned about a speci...

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