Cancer care

Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, an independent practice before it was acquired in 2021 by Duly Health and Care, will close Jan. 31.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently proposed a bill that would designate Oct. 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, and according to a news release a Hampshire constituent was his inspiration.

A physician lecture, “Innovations in Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment,” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Centre Club Gurnee Education Room.

Annamae Ginter, 70, of Oak Forest, credits her providers at UChicago Medicine Breast Clinic at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox for helping her beat breast cancer.

Artificial intelligence has helped physicians who perform colonoscopies achieve a 13% increase in the detection and removal of colorectal polyps, according research shared by Northwestern Medicine at a Chicago-based conference in May.

Brendan Kelliher, director of UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, praised Dr. Anne R. McCall’s “well-rounded” approach to her patients.

Specialists from Ascension Illinois Cancer Care Center will discuss various topics related to breast health and breast cancer in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Motivational speaker and author Ericka Glorious Moore of Tinley Park will share messages of empowerment, positivity and the importance of screening mammograms at the “Positively Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Forum” on Oct. 19 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

After going into remission in November, John Block, 26, of Romeoville, found out in May that his leukemia is back. His best option is a bone marrow transplant. But because he's adopted and is multiracial, finding that match is challenging.

The Commission on Cancer, quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has accredited Morris Hospital since 1986 for its excellent, patient-centered care.

Dr. Suzan Cheng, Morris Hospital’s new radiation oncologist, was named the hospitals Fire Starter for the month of March.

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Support helped them cope with daughter’s diagnosis and the family passed along the blessings

Silver Cross employee had no signs, typical symptoms or family history of breast cancer

The goal is to get Penelope Gomez healthy enough for kindergarten