Mike Lowe
mikelowereports.bsky.social
Mike Lowe
@mikelowereports.bsky.social
WGN-TV (Chicago) news reporter.
Reposted by Mike Lowe
About 20% of new colorectal cancer diagnoses are made in people 50 years old and younger. WGN’s Mike Lowe was one and he chose to share his battle with the hope he’d help save others.

Now he faces a final question — did it work?

(wgntv.com/news/medical...)

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February 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Through hard months of radiation and chemotherapy,
@wgntv.com's @mikelowereports.bsky.social shared his story to emphasize the importance of #colorectalcancer screening -- and now he's able to share "the best possible news!" youtu.be/2FFxp90xSO0?... #CRCSM
'The best possible news:' Mike Lowe shares hopeful update about his cancer fight
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February 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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“Somewhere in the deep recesses of our consciousness we think maybe we’re on the team too.”

Thanks @mikelowereports.bsky.social!

@blingstein.bsky.social

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December 21, 2024 at 1:38 AM
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Ed Schrank served as an inspiration during his battle with cancer.

He died last month after his eighth bout with cancer, but he had one final wish...

WGN's @mikelowereports.bsky.social reports:
How Jim Cornelison honored a U.S. Marine's dying wish
Five years ago, U.S. Marine Ed Schrank inspired WGN viewers with his story of resilience. He was exposed to toxic jet fuel while on active duty. The exposure led to cancer. He had his eye and parts…
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December 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Tonight Tom Morello, the legendary guitarist of Rage Against the Machine, speaks with @WGNNews about why his fellow Libertyville rocker Ike Reilly’s music is so meaningful. We hope you’ll join us on “Chicago’s Very Own” at 9 p.m.
December 2, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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One of the tracks, 'This Christmas,' was written by a Chicago mail carrier.

WGN's Mike Lowe shares the #CoverStory of the classic #DonnyHathaway song and how a young Nadine McKinnor’s trip to State Street sent her imagination soaring.

🔗 wgntv.com/news/cover-s...

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November 26, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Most journalists are reluctant to share their own stories which is why I'm so proud of @mikelowereports.bsky.social for allowing our @wgnnews.bsky.social medical team to follow his cancer treatment journey.

The goal is to increase early detection & demystify treatment. wgntv.com/news/medical...
‘My hill is the chemotherapy:’ Mike Lowe shares more on the legendary Chicago Bear who’s inspiring his mindset amid cancer treatment
Mike Lowe is undergoing chemotherapy to treat his Stage 3 tumor, while Dr Daniel Dammrich, a Loyola Academy alum, is coaching him through the treatment, as more young people are being diagnosed wit…
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November 22, 2024 at 2:34 PM
The third part in our series on my cancer treatment will be on tonight at 9:45 p.m. on WGN-TV. We hope you’ll join us!
November 22, 2024 at 3:02 AM
We hope you’ll join us on WGN-TV on Thursday at 9 p.m.
November 20, 2024 at 11:19 PM
It didn’t win the Booker Prize, but Percival Everett’s masterpiece , “James,” is worth your time. When he was in Chicago, he agreed to a single TV interview. Here’s our story. #BookSky wgntv.com/news/cover-s...
New book reimagines Mark Twain classic through slave’s perspective
The mighty Mississippi stretches for 2,300 miles, its rocky riverbanks touching 10 states. But in a deeper sense, the river flows through every corner of the American imagination, thanks to Mark Tw…
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November 14, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Each Thursday in November, we’re sharing the story of my cancer treatment. We hope you’ll join us on WGN-TV Thursday night for this “Cover Story.” And if you’re experiencing symptoms (like blood in your bowel movements or abdominal pain), please schedule a colonoscopy. It just might save your life.
November 14, 2024 at 12:41 AM
What transforms a computer into a supercomputer? We’ll explore that question as we take you inside The Aurora, one of the fastest machines in the world. Its at Argonne National Lab. Its power to help solve major problems is virtually limitless. We hope you’ll join us on WGN-TV tonight at 9 p.m.
November 13, 2024 at 6:05 AM