- October 17, 2016
“I had a team of three women and they were my girls, I mean I called them my radiation warriors.”
- October 17, 2016
A two time breast cancer survivor explains how she uses her battle to inspire others.
- October 14, 2016
Tags: Dr. Stephen Grossman, technology, breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Sherman Hospital, stories of the girls
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: Check Your Girls, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation, stories of the girls, hair loss, Look Good Feel Better, the advocate nurse, breast cancer
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: family, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Mom, Barrington, stories of the girls, cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, diagnosis
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
- October 11, 2016
Tags: mental health, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, body image, family medicine, Hazel Crest, Rushia Butler, parenting
Undergoing treatment can be stressful and isolating. Find out why more women are turning to the internet for support.
- 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.