Articles for Tag: "stories of the girls"
- October 14, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Sherman Hospital, stories of the girls, Dr. Stephen Grossman, technology
Advances in technology have vastly improved the ability to detect and treat breast cancer. A radiologist explains some of the tools physicians use.
- October 13, 2016
Tags: stories of the girls, hair loss, Look Good Feel Better, the advocate nurse, breast cancer, Check Your Girls, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: mammogram, diagnosis, family, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Mom, Barrington, stories of the girls, cancer, breast cancer
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
- October 10, 2016
For one mom the question of how she was going to tell her kids about her diagnosis was harder than the diagnosis itself. She shares her story.
- October 10, 2016
Tags: Hazel Crest, breast self-exam, mammograms, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, ultrasound, stories of the girls, early detection
At the age of 22, Danielle Garland was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Now she shares her story to spread awareness.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, breast cancer, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.