Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 25, 2016
Tags: Ill., Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, pregnancy, breast cancer, 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: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, survivor, stories of the girls, Lauren Wakefield, healing heels, 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: Dr. Hallmeyer, exercise, cancer, breast cancer, oncology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, memory, Park Ridge
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 19, 2016
Tags: stories of the girls, Lawrence Iteld, plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, Chicago
What are your options? Are implants safe? An expert answers common questions.
- October 18, 2016
Tags: best job in the world, the advocate nurse, nurse navigator, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, breast cancer
A nurse navigator shares her experiences and explains what she views as the most powerful moment in the cancer journey.
















