Northwestern Medicine becomes first health system in Illinois to perform single incision robotic procedures for thoracic patients
Rodolfo before surgery
“For patients who have received this new type of procedure, their…
‘Heart disease and diabetes contributing heavily’: Chronic illness deaths increased in India, finds Lancet study
India has emerged as one of the countries where the chances of dying from a chronic disease such…
Runners climb Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to support ‘Legacy of Hope’
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, these athletes are running up and down their…
How a young mom is “living, not just surviving” after incurable cancer diagnosis
Elissa Kalver was 34 when she found a lump in her breast. She had no family history of…
Over 60,000 kids diagnosed with cancer in India annually
HYDERABAD: Marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, doctors stressed the crucial role of parents in staying alert…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Over 60K kids diagnosed with cancer in Telangana annually
HYDERABAD: Marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, doctors stressed the crucial role of parents in staying alert…
Former Syracuse women’s basketball star Tiana Mangakahia dies from cancer at 30 years old
Tiana Mangakahia, who played college basketball at Syracuse before a four-year professional career overseas, died on Thursday after…
Phoenix dentists give free smile makeover to cancer survivor
PHOENIX – A group of compassionate dentists are teaming up to restore the smile of a cancer survivor.…
Expiring Health Care Tax Credit Means Price Hikes for Americans with Cancer
For more than 18 million Americans living with cancer, access to health care and health coverage is more…