- 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: breast cancer, pregnancy, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill., Dr. Nikki Neubauer, gynecologic oncology
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: Lauren Wakefield, healing heels, stories of the girls, survivor, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer
After being diagnosed at 26, Lauren Wakefield is inspiring other women through Healing Heels.
- October 24, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.
- October 21, 2016
Tags: exercise, cancer, breast cancer, oncology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, memory, Park Ridge, Dr. Hallmeyer
Mary Palacz goes to exercise class every day. But when she climbs into her car each morning she isn’t headed to a fitness club.
- October 20, 2016
Oncologists report a frequent question after a cancer diagnosis is “how do I tell my kids?” An expert offers advice.
- October 20, 2016
Researchers find the often misunderstood service can increase quality of life and lower cancer patients’ depression levels.
















