Surgeons remove football-sized tumor from Chicago area man's heart
For months, Michael Dilillo, 69, noticed a slight tightness in his chest. Several doctors told the St. Charles man it was all a part of aging, but he wasn't convinced.
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For months, Michael Dilillo, 69, noticed a slight tightness in his chest. Several doctors told the St. Charles man it was all a part of aging, but he wasn't convinced.
Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine removed a football-sized cancerous tumor from a patient's heart.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50. It's second for women in the same age group. doctors don't know what's behind the rise.
Last year, the American Cancer Society estimated nearly 2 million Americans would diagnosed with cancer, and 609,000 would die from it. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and death on the city's South and West Sides and how a local hospital aims to tackle the problem.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and death on the city's South and West Sides and how a local hospital aims to tackle the problem. CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair reports.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and deaths on the city's South and West Sides and how one nonprofit is trying to improve access to care.
CBS 2 is examining the disparities in cancer patients and deaths on the city's South and West Sides and how one nonprofit is trying to improve access to care. CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair reports.
Timothy, 25, is a father of two and fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that took his arm. Doctors said he will die from the disease.
Timothy, 25, is a father of two and fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that took his arm. Doctors said he will die from the disease. But he and his family were recently treated to a heartwarming pleasant surprise. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The gift will support a seven-story 575,000 square-foot cancer care and research pavilion.
A new UChicago cancer care and research center will be Illinois' only freestanding facility dedicated solely to cancer. It is set to open in 2027 and has a total cost of $815 million.
Dave Yates said despite receiving the diagnosis, he was determined to return for his 18th season coaching.
The hardwood is starting to heat up for area high school basketball teams. Every team aspires to win a state championship, but one coach in suburban Palatine is battling for more.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new evidence of the cancer risks surrounding the former Sterigenics plant in suburban Willowbrook.
We know firefighters face risks on the job every day, but those risks continue even off the clock. According to the CDC, cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters and ongoing research suggests firefighters are at higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
A Chicago woman is on a mission to inspire women going through cancer treatment. CBS 2’s Audrina Sinclair is highlighting the Stay Beautiful Foundation with founder Ashleigh Cortes.
An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigators.
A small northwest suburban town has been struggling with toxic chemicals in the ground around homes and schools. For 50 years, the list of cancer cases there has been growing. An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini, who's been tracking the problem for over a year.
Davarjaye "DJ" Daniel is on a mission to be sworn in by hundreds of law enforcement agencies from around the country.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Scientists at Northwestern University have received $45 million in federal funding to develop a new implant that can detect and treat cancer.
Donations to Cal's Angels go to help fund pediatric cancer clinical trials, and fund wishes, a trip to the amusement park for one patient, a playset for another, and a racecar. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports on one boy who has beaten back cancer five times with Cal's Angels alongside him.
