Chicago nonprofit raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lynn Sage Foundation has become synonymous with research on the disease.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lynn Sage Foundation has become synonymous with research on the disease.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a name that has become synonymous with breast cancer research in Chicago is Lynn Sage. Her daughter, Laura Sage, gave CBS News Chicago a look at the woman who has done so much to help the fight against the disease.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
The CDC encourages women to get regular mammogram screenings after they turn 40, but too often, women are unable or unsure about getting screened.
Approximately 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40. The number continues to rise. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, that number keeps growing.
October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. outside of skin cancers. As part of the mission to raise awareness, a Chicago nonprofit is teaming up with local restaurants to raise money for breast cancer treatment and prevention.
It was devised by Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, a prostate cancer survivor.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital say there is a 17 to 50% disparity between white and Black women, depending on the type of breast cancer.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
Kuhl returned to the Major Leagues and joined the White Sox after his wife, Amanda, was declared cancer free. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
Dr. Sarah Friedwald of Northwestern Medicine discusses significant updates to its breast cancer screening recommendations, saying their new approach could save 20% more lives.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
"I think there are lots of women out there that don't know that they can get this."
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports even after the cancer is removed, painful and debilitating mobility issues can crop up years or decades afterward. Still, a cutting-edge therapy program is helping some patients.
Actor Olivia Munn's fight with breast cancer is helping other women learn about a risk assessment tool. CBS' Meg Oliver reports the model can help determine an individual's probability of getting the disease.
Actor Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, she announced on social media Wednesday. She said she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy.
The actress said she went from completely fine one day to waking up in a hospital bed after a 10-hour surgery the next. Munn urged other women to have a breast cancer risk assessment calculated by their doctor.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
A breast cancer diagnosis of any kind is life-altering, but a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can be especially devastating. But new advances in treatment are helping patients live longer and healthier lives. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
The vaccine works by making the immune system attack any tumor cells to keep them from growing. Results of the first trial were released this week. No one had any bad side effects and none of their cancer returned.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
For women with dense breasts, one way to try and catch cancer early isn't covered by Medicare or many insurance plans. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
For women with dense breasts, one way to try and catch cancer early isn't covered by Medicare or many insurance plans.
The new clinic aims to give Hispanic women critical access to care and treatment once they've been diagnosed.
"Programs like this, they save women's lives."
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
The show takes up a two-and-a-half block radius of one-of-a-kind artists and shoppers.
The driver of the SUV was treated on the scene by paramedics, but did not have to go to the hospital, the fire department said.
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Carissa Troia said she tried to report the disappearances to the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office, but got no help.
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
A federal appeals court is now reviewing the ban.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
A judge's overturning of Wisconsin's 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in 2013 to misusing about $750,000 in campaign funds to pay for his family's lavish lifestyle, while his ex-wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, pleaded guilty in 2013 to filing false income tax returns.
Allen and the rest of the Bears are trying to move forward with Interim Head Coach Thomas Brown after a series of frustrating losses. Matt Zahn reports.
The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons, and haven't advanced past the first round since winning the Stanley Cup in 2015.
Earlier this week, Jackie Kostek spent the day in La Grange, with stops at Antonino’s for pizza, Kama Bistro for a cocktail demonstration, and Horton’s Home Lighting.
No one was injured in the fire, but the blaze left both the people who live there and their pets with nothing. Tara Molina reports.
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Winds will relax a bit Thursday night but remain breezy enough to keep wind chills in the single digits Friday morning with air temperatures in the 10s.
More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
The show takes up a two-and-a-half block radius of one-of-a-kind artists and shoppers.
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
Richardson, 55, was 57-118-15 in two-plus seasons as coach of the rebuilding Blackhawks.
Melton, nicknamed "Beltin' Bill," died Thursday morning in Phoenix after a brief illness.
Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
The Blue Demons finished 11 for 35 from deep.
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
Police have not confirmed whether the person in custody is the same man seen in surveillance images and video released Tuesday.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
