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Mom Gives Birth to Twins on Her 2-Year Cancer-Free Anniversary

Exactly two years after she was declared cancer-free, Shelly was induced to deliver her babies.

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Proton Therapy: Precision in Cancer Treatment

After an esophageal cancer diagnosis, a breast cancer survivor faced treatment limitations.

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A More Precise Treatment for Eye Cancer

When signs of a rare eye cancer were found during an eye exam, Wendy chose proton therapy as treatment.

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A Golfer Plays Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

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First Lung-Liver Transplant Performed at Northwestern Medicine

A rare procedure saves former nurse’s life.

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A Team Approach to Lung Blood Clots

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Cleaning With Kindness

Patients praise the Environmental Services staff at Northwestern Medicine.

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