Articles for Tag: "BRCA"
- July 7, 2023
Tags: breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, genetic testing, BRCA1, BRCA2, Caldwell Breast Center, breast cancer awareness, Park Ridge, BRCA
Why it’s important to know your surgical and imaging surveillance options.
- October 31, 2016
Tags: BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich
Researchers say it’s only necessary for certain populations or those with a specific health history.
- October 6, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gene mutations, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- October 5, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, mastectomy, Heidi Memmel, Angelina Jolie, BRCA, Advocate Medical Group
The actress’s decision is still making an impact. Learn why.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- December 23, 2013
Tags: mastectomy, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Angelina Jolie, family history, BRCA, stories of the girls
Despite massive media attention about the star’s breast cancer diagnosis, people gained little knowledge, researchers say.
- October 2, 2013
Tags: Genes, BRCA 2, double mastectomy, family history, Advocate Medical Group, BRCA, cancer, breast surgeon, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lumpectomy, mastectomy, genetic testing
Read how genetic testing helped one family uncover a genetic link to breast cancer that has changed their outlook on health and prevention.