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Cancer

Screening Catches Chicago Firefighter's Lung Cancer

Thomas Magliano went to a screening on a whim. RUSH caught his cancer early.  

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Cancer

Turning the Tide for Cancer Research

Lifelong swimmer honors daughter, supports his own fight against cancer

Listen now to a podcast about breast cancer treatment and surgical reconstruction from RUSH experts Rosalinda Alvarado, MD, and Deana Shenaq, MD.
Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment and Surgical Reconstruction at Rush with Rosalinda Alvarado, MD, and Deana Shenaq, MD

Rosalinda Alvarado, MD, and Deana Shenaq, MD, are part of Rush's high-volume program for breast cancer treatment and reconstruction, which incorporates a multidisciplinary approach that involv...

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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

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Skin

A Healthy Skin Care Regimen for Cancer Patients

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

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush Copley Cancer Care Center Earns National Accreditation

Accreditation from Commission on Cancer signifies high-quality cancer care

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Women’s Health

Breast Pillows Bring Comfort to Surgery Patients

Cancer survivors make pillows as a way to give back

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Patient Stories

Barb’s Story: Therapy for Lymphedema

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

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Cancer

Bequest to Rush Will Support Cardiovascular and Breast Cancer Research

Decades of care at Rush University Medical Center led one woman to leave a $100,000 bequest in honor of her family.