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Ellen Bintz Meuch and her Swim Across America team gather for a photo
Cancer

‘We Must Never Give Up Hope’

Ellen Bintz Meuch supports RUSH cancer research annually through Swim Across America in honor of her late husband, aunt

Cancer

Dad Inspired RUSH Doctor to Become a Surgeon

Gillian Alex, MD, whose father died of lung cancer, now cares for others with the disease

Woman applying face cream
Skin

A Healthy Skin Care Regimen for Cancer Patients

Oncology-focused esthetician Geralyn O’Brien on caring for skin during cancer treatment

Rush Copley Cancer Care Center
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Copley Cancer Care Center Earns National Accreditation

Accreditation from Commission on Cancer signifies high-quality cancer care

Breast pillows
Women’s Health

Breast Pillows Bring Comfort to Surgery Patients

Cancer survivors make pillows as a way to give back

Barb Schumacher and Joan Boska
Patient Stories

Barb’s Story: Therapy for Lymphedema

When painful lymphedema limited Barb’s range of motion, occupational therapist Joan Boska gave her hope

Frances Pass
Cancer

Bequest to Rush Will Support Cardiovascular and Breast Cancer Research

Decades of care at º£½ÇÔ­´´ led one woman to leave a $100,000 bequest in honor of her family.

NanoKnife
Cancer

New Treatment for Prostate Cancer Patients

Alternative NanoKnife treatment uses electricity to kill cancer cells

Gastrointestinal Health

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

A colonoscopy is nothing to be afraid of, and it could save your life. Salina Lee, MD, explains

Angela Williams
Heart Health

Angela's Story

How doctors protected Angela Williams' heart while treating her cancer