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
When Dana-Farber Institue announced it was leaving Mass General Brigham, it was a big shock. But now, Mass General Brigham is ready to show what they've got. They're starting something new called the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. It's not a whole new hospital, but it brings together the exp
Imagine detecting cancer early with just a drop of blood, all for the price of a coffee. That's what scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have developed: a simple, low-cost device called the paper-in-polymer-pond (PiPP). This clever gadget uses regular paper, similar to what coffe
Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca
Imagine this: a night at the World Series, where fans are usually cheering and having a good time. But one Yankees fan decided to do something really unpleasant. During a special moment of silence to honor those who've fought cancer, this fan yelled at Freddie Freeman, a Dodgers player who lost his
Imagine being in the middle of filming a TV show, only to find out that you have cancer. That's exactly what happened to Toks Olagundoye, who plays Professor Olivia Finch in the "Frasier" revival. She was diagnosed with stage 0 triple-negative breast cancer, which quickly progressed to stage 1. Toks
Isabella and Sophia Strahan, twins, recently turned 20. The big day was celebrated at Disneyland, with their family and friends joining in the fun. The sisters posted photos online, wearing Minnie Mouse ears and coordinated outfits. One snapshot showed them blowing out candles on a Minnie-themed cak
Have you ever thought about what's in the smoke you see during a wildfire? Besides being scary and bad for the environment, it also contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are created when things like wood burn. Usually, we encounter tiny amounts from car fumes and i
Two stars from the hit show "Grey’s Anatomy" recently discussed the shocking story of Elisabeth Finch, a former writer and producer who faked her cancer diagnosis. Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, who play Arizona Robbins and Jo Wilson respectively, shared their thoughts in a podcast episode.
Did you know that changes in your iron levels could be a warning sign of colon cancer, even in young adults? For years, colon cancer was mainly linked to people over 65. But since the '90s, rates have been rising in adults under 50. Dr. Joel Mason from Tufts University shared that symptoms like rect
