State Rep. Deb Mell Diagnosed With Cancer
State Rep. Deborah Mell (D-Chicago), one of three openly gay Illinois lawmakers, reportedly has been diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer.
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State Rep. Deborah Mell (D-Chicago), one of three openly gay Illinois lawmakers, reportedly has been diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer.
About 40,000 people took a walk on the lakefront on Sunday, for the 21st Annual Y-Me "Race At Your Pace," a 5K to support breast cancer patients.
The Shedd had rescued the sea lion, named Otis, in 2009 as the government wanted to kill dozens of them to save the endangered chinook salmon on the Bonneville Dam.
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Doctors say many women don't see a heart attack coming because they have different symptoms than men, and even emergency room physicians can be slow to reach a diagnosis.
They say laughter is the best medicine, and a Chicago father-son duo is really put that old adage to the test.
Paterno's sons Scott and Jay both took to Twitter Saturday night to refute reports that their father had died.
If you are overweight, you might be at risk for specific cancer cases, but as the American Cancer Society announced Wednesday, the more common cancer groups are on the decline.
It's appropriate that Maggie Daley's visitation will be held this weekend at the Chicago Cultural Center, the beneficiary of her preservation efforts.
Her smile could light a room. Her spirit moved even the most hardened politician.
Maggie Daley, the wife of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and a gracious promoter of the city's cultural and educational programs, has died. She was 68.
With the holidays approaching, more people might be drinking alcohol. How often you drink, impacts your risk of cancer.
It's an extreme decision, but a potentially life-saving one. More and more women who find out they're at high risk for developing breast cancer are having surgery to remove their breasts.
Stressed out? You might want to get it in check. Chicago researchers say stress could be a new risk factor for breast cancer.
The parents of a courageous 6-year-old boy with an extremely rare disease have been on a crusade to help save other children nationwide. CBS 2's Dave Savini looked into the life of a boy named Max and his parents' fight for a cure.
Many of us spend our day sitting down, but it's one of the worst things you can do for your health. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports about a few simple changes that make a big difference fast.
A national cancer conference is underway in Chicago, focusing not on medical issues but, on patients' emotional and support needs.
Mammograms are life-saving tests a lot of women put off because they're intimidated. But hospitals are finding new ways to make them more appealing – they're called mammogram parties. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
Someone you care about may be struggling with cancer and perhaps that person could use some help around the house.
For many women with cancer, losing their hair can be traumatic.
African American women in the south suburbs are 300 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women in the same area. It's a number that has left long time doctors and researchers stunned.
Chances are you know someone who's been diagnosed with breast cancer. But something you might not know: Chemo and radiation aren't the only ways to treat it anymore.
Among the 45,000 runners in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday will be 10,000 people who are running for charity.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Phil Cline is battling lymphoma, his family said Wednesday.
Nearly 2,000 people clad all in pink are gathering Friday to begin a three-day walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.
