- September 16, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, cancer care, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, breast health, Dr. Heidi Memmel, Heidi Memmel, health enews, Advocate Health Care, MD
New research sheds light on why advanced cases of breast cancer are climbing in women under 40.
- September 10, 2013
Tags: screening, tumor, Dr. Vanessa Wear, health enews, Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Find out why researchers say the lives of more young women could be saved if they received mammograms sooner.
- August 29, 2013
Tags: Dr. Michael Cochran, cancer, breast cancer, surgery, Advocate Condell Medical Center, cancer diagnosis, breast surgery
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
- August 19, 2013
A new study says some women doubt their chances of developing the disease even when their risk factors point that way.
- June 24, 2013
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, health enews, Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mastectomy, breast surgery, survivor, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, Dr. David Shifrin
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
- March 6, 2013
Tags: surgery, oncology, radiation therapy, health enews, Ann Mauer, Advocate Health Care, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, lumpectomy, mastectomy
A recent study suggests a more conservative approach is best for treating early-stage breast cancer. Find out why exploring the best treatment options available to you with your doctor could get you well sooner.