Patients and their families know the journey through treatment can feel scary, but there are also many lingering questions about what comes afterward. For most, the period after treatment is an entirely new journey toward wellness – and it's a road that has many supports along the way. ...
Since its inception nearly six years ago, the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of 75 young adults from 17 states. Read about Nikolas Ritschel’s story and find out how to get involved. ...
Cancer care is more advanced today than ever before. Patient outcomes look more and more favorable, and the credit goes to a variety of medical professionals and patients themselves. Learn some truths about cancer from medical experts in our region. ...
Pink Heals' flashy vehicles are quite a surprising sight when they come rolling up to a cancer patient’s home. The local chapter provides memorable moments for cancer patients in our region. Learn how you can get involved. ...
Discover a Rockford-area facility designed not only for medical care but all of the supportive services help to make cancer treatment easier for patients. ...
Your health isn't something to ignore. Learn about some key threats to women's health and how to prevent problematic conditions. ...
From the esophagus to the rectum, the human GI tract can face a variety of complications. Learn how a gastroenterologist saves lives by treating problems in this system of complex organs. ...
Today, a cancer diagnosis holds less cause for fear. Continuous innovation in medicines, procedures and therapies gives fresh hope to patients that lives can be spared and lived to the fullest. ...
A new ally has stepped up in the fight against cancer. Peek inside OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center's impressive new facility and see how its concentrated expertise enables better patient care. ...
With tens of millions of Americans suffering from cancer and other diseases to our airways, it's essential to be aware of the causes and methods of prevention through common-sense lifestyle choices. ...