Articles tagged with 'cancer' | Northwestern Medicine

When Alex Timchak experienced left side pain, his family history led him to fear the worst. After a proper diagnosis by Northwestern Medicine physicians, Timchak is now cancer-free.

At 36-weeks pregnant, MaKenna Lauterbach was flown to Chicago for an emergency cesarean birth where a healthy baby was delivered on Easter Sunday, followed by cancer treatment and surgery

Naples, FL — October 28, 2024 — Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today a strategic collaboration with Northwestern Medicine with a focus on enhancing and expanding cancer care services. Leveraging the expertise of Northwestern Medicine, …

Potential breakthrough in cancer treatment uncovered by Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute researchers

Luke Bucciarelli from Brentwood, Tenn., loves watching YouTube videos of Northwestern Medicine thoracic surgeon Sam Kim, MD, using the surgical robot to remove cancerous tumors

Drones have the potential to drive faster, more reliable deliveries to improve care turnaround times

Last year while on the transplant waitlist, Batbayar Tserendorj trained for his first Chicago Marathon; in 2024 he ran again – this time with his new liver

The study in JAMA Oncology found that transperineal prostate biopsy had similar cancer detection, but no infections when compared to transrectal biopsy

On Sunday, June 2, cancer survivors, supporters and health professionals will gather to celebrate milestones and make an impact on the future of cancer care

CHICAGO – May 9, 2024 - When Debbie Hensley went in for her annual eye exam, her optometrist knew there was a problem with her left eye.The 66-year-old retired schoolteacher from Kingston, Tenn., thought she might have a cataract. She was referred …

Primary tumors of the heart impact less than .02% of the population

The clinic offers personalized breast cancer care from a multidisciplinary Spanish-speaking team

Lurie Cancer Center held the first celebration in 1993

Orland Park, Ill. – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted accredited status to Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and the Northwestern …

Erika Aleman ran the marathon on Sunday, had breast cancer surgery on Friday

Itasca firefighters transported 34-year-old Frank Nunez home to Crystal Lake, Illinois, along with his fiancé and family dog

Obesity, smoking and physical inactivity increase the chances patients will not respond to cancer treatment and that cancer will recur

ORLAND PARK, Ill. -  Northwestern Medicine is expanding oncology services in the south suburbs to bring world-class cancer care closer to where people live and work.  The new Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Orland Park opened August 9, …