Oct 12, 2022 | Cancer Care, News, Women’s Health
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society—but women have opportunities to decrease their risk. Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to build awareness about...
Jun 16, 2022 | Cancer Care, News
Each June the cancer team at Weiss hosts a Celebration of Life event to honor and commemorate our patients’ journeys of survivorship. This year, honored guests enjoyed a day focused on fellowship, fun, healing, and learning. The event included speakers, healthy food,...
Jun 7, 2022 | Cancer Care, News
As National Cancer Survivor Month is observed this June, cancer patients treated at Weiss Memorial Hospital are grateful for the care they have received. The center provides a warm and caring environment for cancer treatment and is a convenient location for Uptown...
Nov 1, 2020 | Cancer Care, News, Patient Stories
If you are turning the big 5-0 this year, your health should be your priority. Even if you aren’t ready to sign up for an AARP membership card, you should undergo a colorectal cancer screening because your chances of developing the disease increase considerably after...
Jun 16, 2020 | Cancer Care, News
Team Weiss was proud to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Walk & Roll event that took place on June 11, 2022, in Maggie Daley Park in Chicago. It was a beautiful day to bike, walk, run, and skate along the lakefront. Thanks to the support from Weiss...
Aug 5, 2019 | Cancer Care, News, Women’s Health
In the United States, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. At 12 percent of the adult female population, this means that aside from nonmelanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Breast...
