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City of Hope Chicago in the News

Explore recent media coverage featuring our physicians, leaders and cancer survivors below.

Chicago artist creates healing chalk art for cancer survivors

July 12, 2026
Greater Southwest News Herald Artist

James Jankowiak talks about his inspiration behind the work he created at the City of Hope Chicago’s chalk art event in downtown Chicago.

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Chalk art at Chicago area sites honors cancer patients

July 12, 2026
WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) - CBS News

Chalk art is taking over streets across the Chicago area to honor cancer survivors, as part of the City of Hope Cancer Center’s regional initiative.

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What Are the Chances Breast Cancer Will Come Back?

July 7, 2026
Health Central

The article discusses factors influencing breast cancer recurrence, including genetic mutations, tumor subtype, stage and age. City of Hope's Teja Poosarla, M.D., explains that younger patients face higher recurrence risks due to more aggressive cancer features.

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What Happens If You Drink Alcohol With Metastatic Breast Cancer?

July 6, 2026
Everyday Health

City of Hope Chicago’s Dr. Ajaz Khan is quoted explaining how alcohol damages DNA.

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Press Releases

Learn about the latest news from City of Hope Illinois locations, including information on the latest treatment offerings, advancements in cancer care and ways we are supporting our local communities.

Jun 29, 2026

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City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago Unveils Regional Art Initiative, Taking its Message of Hope to the Street

“Artistic Expressions of Hope” to Share Powerful Works of Chalk Art in Downtown Chicago, Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin from Local Artists Impacted by Cancer

City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago Launches ‘Hope Line’ to Celebrate Cancer Survivorship’s New Reality

Region’s only cancer-focused hospital invites Chicagoans to provide encouragement during June’s National Cancer Survivors Month

David B. Stewart Sr., M.D., Named Chief of Surgery at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago

City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago Welcomes Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician Sana Chaudry, M.D., M.B.B.S

City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago Appoints Dr. Monica Malec as Chief of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology

Next-Generation Imaging and Radiation Therapy Launch at City of Hope Chicago

Among the First in Chicago to Offer Adaptive Radiation Therapy

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Hope Matters, Chicago – Local Chicago-area Cancer Care News

Welcome to Hope Matters, Chicago, a trusted source for Chicago-area, southeastern Wisconsin and surrounding Midwest-area residents for the latest insights on cancer prevention, treatment options and emerging trends in our local communities.