- October 24, 2013
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Dr. Vanessa Wear, dense breast tissue, Advocate Health Care
Though mammograms are the standard for breast cancer screening, a new tool has emerged to assist in evaluating dense breast tissue.
- October 23, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, oncology, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, radiation, breast cancer treatment, Dr. James Ruffer
New radiation therapy offering breast cancer patients quicker recovery options.
- October 22, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast health, Melody Perpich, Dr. Ann Mauer, Illinois Masonic, Lauren Wakefield, Creticos Cancer Center
Lauren Wakefield was just 26-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out why she says the experience has changed her 100 percent.
- October 21, 2013
Tags: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, BRCA1, health enews, BRCA2, Advocate Health Care, Dr. Ann Mauer, men, cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, mammogram
Even though breast cancer in men is rare, they are still at risk. Read one man’s journey with the disease.
- October 21, 2013
As a patient still undergoing treatment for breast cancer, I can tell you first-hand what you may not want to say.
- October 18, 2013
Researchers are using an unusual new technique to help detect ovarian cancer. Find out how man’s best friend is helping.
- October 18, 2013
Researchers say prevention and early detection are key for avoiding cancer, especially for African American women.