UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

02/02/2026

🔥Hot off the press: Despite major advances in genetic testing, breast cancer death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry, in part because most existing risk models were developed using European ancestry data and often fail to predict risk accurately.
Now, researchers at the UChicago Medicine have developed new polygenic risk score models using genetic data from more than 36,000 women that significantly improve risk prediction for this historically underserved population.
Published in Nature Genetics, the findings suggest that more accurate, ancestry-specific models could enable earlier screening and more personalized care, advancing equity in precision medicine.
https://ow.ly/5lVV50Y7JKy

01/29/2026

Clinicians from UChicago Medicine Crown Point were proud to attend and support the American Cancer Society’s Diamonds and Ice Gala. We are grateful for our team and their commitment to the fight against cancer.

01/28/2026

The new UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center, funded by the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, will offer access to cancer prevention, treatment, and support services, helping to close longstanding gaps in cancer care across the Chicagoland area.
https://ow.ly/kuCX50Y1jYL

12/10/2025

Dr. Ryan Merkow is now seeing patients in Northbrook!

We’re excited to announce that board-certified surgical oncologist Ryan Merkow, MD, MS, has opened a new clinic in Northbrook, bringing his expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal cancers closer to home for patients in the northern suburbs.

Dr. Merkow offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, including advanced therapies such as hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and liver-directed therapies like ablation.

Call 773-834-3524 to schedule an appointment.

12/04/2025

One of our pediatric patients - Ayden Newman - was spotlighted in the inaugural American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Pediatric Cancer Progress Report, which was released today.https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/AACR_PCPR_2025.pdf

12/03/2025

Dr. Funmi Olopade was a co-author on a paper describing how a cellular protein, FGD3, boosts breast cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Her lab provided the breast cancer patient-derived organoids for this study.

Study: A cellular protein, FGD3, boosts breast cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy November 12, 2025 7:00 pm by Diana Yates Life Sciences Editor Health and Medicine Life Sciences Share on Facebook Share on X Share via email The research team included, front row, from left: graduate student Junyao Zhu...

11/25/2025

Congratulations to Tre Jones for this award and we are grateful for his support of cancer research!

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10/27/2025

Kathleen Humphries hadn’t had a mammogram in over 10 years when a screening at UChicago Medicine revealed stage 2 breast cancer. Thanks to early detection, expert care and the support of lifelong friends, Kathleen is on the path to recovery. Her story is a powerful reminder: Don’t delay your screenings. Early detection saves lives.
https://ow.ly/NZ6W50Xisgt

10/17/2025

UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center is partnering with the American Cancer Society on an upcoming event in Downtown Chicago. Join the forces by supporting the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement.
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10/09/2025

UChicago Medicine team "Thoracic Park" participated in the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s annual Free to Breathe Chicago Walk on Sunday, October 5 and raised more than $2,500.

10/02/2025

Did you know can detect in its early and most treatable stages?
Sarah Shubeck, MD, MS, breast surgical oncologist at UChicago Medicine explains both the benefits and anxieties around mammograms.
Read more here: https://ow.ly/8afs50X5Euo