Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Chicago Medicine specialists strive to enable people with cancer to lead active, normal lives. One Northwest Indiana patient, monitored for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), takes medication to slow tumor growth while she works, travels and goes canoeing.

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist Tara Henderson, MD, MPH, shares research findings and discusses implications for managing long-term health risks in childhood cancer survivors.

The University of Chicago Medicine broke ground Tuesday on its $815 million project to build the state’s first and only standalone structure dedicated to cancer care and research. The 575,000-square-foot, seven-story pavilion builds off UChicago’s decades of work and leadership in cancer research and its prestigious National Center Institute designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist Tara Henderson, MD, MPH, shares research findings and discusses implications for managing long-term health risks in childhood cancer survivors.

Nearly 200 people attended hosted a UChicago Medicine community picnic with live entertainment, DJ, games, and food trucks to celebrate the South Side community and accomplishments made together.

UChicago Medicine seeks community input to help design a “teaching kitchen” in the proposed $815 million cancer center. The patient-friendly space will host nutrition classes and well-being programs.

Cristian Carpio is proof that research training programs can have a positive impact on youth interested in pursuing a career in biomedicine.

Cancers of the digestive system usually develop by chance or are related to a risk factor such as smoking or obesity. But in some cases, it runs in families and the risk of getting cancer is passed down from generation to generation.