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Cancer

Screening, Early Cancer Detection Save Lives

Beatrice Karnoscak survived both breast and lung cancer. Early screening saved her life each time.

Lisa Stempel, MD, chief of breast imaging at RUSH
Cancer

Setting New Standards in Breast Imaging

A conversation with Lisa Stempel, MD, chief of breast imaging at Rush, about how donors’ support of the Regenstein Breast Imaging Center is helping experts catch more breast cancers earlier an...

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Cancer

RUSH Copley Recognized for Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening

Cancer Care Center awarded for commitment to early detection

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Patient Stories

'A Second Chance at Life'

Second opinion at RUSH helped Lynn Stewart overcome advanced heart failure, return to the activities she enjoys

Jessica Slostad, MD
Cancer

Novel Organoid Drug Testing and Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer Care at Rush With Jessica Slostad, MD

Jessica Slostad, MD, is an assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cellular Therapy at Rush and specializes in breast cancer management. Her research intere...

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Patient Stories

Wanda's Story: Mammogram Catches Rare Cancer

How Wanda Veld overcame an aggressive cancer after more than a decade of treatment

Patty Piasecki, NP, stands ready at Ohio Street Beach for the 2023 Swim Across America Chicago Open Water Swim in Lake Michigan, benefitting the RUSH Cancer Center.
Cancer

Making a Splash Through Advocacy for Cancer Patients

Over more than four decades, Patty Piasecki, NP, has played a critical role at RUSH — supporting leading-edge cancer research and care

Aurora Lucas
Patient Stories

'Cancer Isn't Going To Stop Me From Pursuing My Dreams'

Diagnosed with lung cancer at age 28, Aurora Lucas now advocates for others with the disease

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The Essentials on Essential Oils

As a complement to oncology care, aromatherapy can help with anxiety, nausea and pain

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Cancer

Sustainability Reflected in the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

How sustainability was a priority in the new outpatient facility