Northwestern research reveals COVID-19 could be used to fight cancer | Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Northwestern research reveals COVID-19 could be used to fight cancer A new study from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute finds that the virus can shrink some tumors and could target cancerous cells. Northwestern researchers began to study whether COVID-19 could be used to fight cancer after some cancer patients with severe cases saw their cancer regress. Reset learns more about their findings and what it could mean for the future of cancer treatment. GUEST: Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times reporter -- WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons is your forum for the Chicago conversation. We bring context to the latest local news with journalists, experts and newsmakers. And we cover a wide variety of beats from State and City Politics to Arts and Culture to the Environment. Every Tuesday, we talk Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, it’s Food and Music. We’re on the latest news stories throughout the week and on Fridays in our Weekly News Recap. Reset really is your forum. We love to work your voice and ideas into the show. To leave a suggestion, news tip or feedback, leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945 or email us at reset@wbez.org. If you’re a local listener, join us live on the radio weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT on 91.5 FM WBEZ. You can also listen from anywhere live or on delay online and on the WBEZ app. Not much of a radio listener? We’re working hard to meet folks where they like to read, watch and listen to news, culture and conversation. #elections #wbezchicago #socialmedia #socialmediatrends