- November 2, 2016
New research sheds light on a pill that’s shown promise in tests on dogs. But could the benefits translate to humans?
- October 31, 2016
Tags: Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, cancer, Lauren Truelock, healing heels, Lauren Wakefield, stories of the girls
After a special gift from a friend helped her through cancer treatment, Lauren Truelock wanted to give back.
- October 28, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Barrington, radiation, Dr. James Ruffer, Dr. Steve Madry, Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, oncoplastic
Three physicians collaborated to help a mom get back to her active lifestyle just days after surgery.
- October 27, 2016
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, mental health, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, sexuality, Andrea Karoff
7 out of 10 breast cancer survivors struggle with issues related to their sexual health two years after diagnosis. An expert offers advice for women.
- October 26, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, American Cancer Society, Downers Grove, risk assessment, Dr. Gale England, mammograms, breast cancer screenings
With one in eight women developing breast cancer during their lifetime, early detection is key.
- October 25, 2016
Tags: gynecologic oncology, Dr. Nikki Neubauer, Ill., breast cancer, pregnancy, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove
While breast cancer during pregnancy is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose. Nearly one out of every 3,000 women is affected.
- October 24, 2016
Tags: survivor, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, stories of the girls, Lauren Wakefield, healing heels
After being diagnosed at 26, Lauren Wakefield is inspiring other women through Healing Heels.
















