Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 26, 2016
Tags: breast cancer screenings, mammograms, Dr. Gale England, risk assessment, Downers Grove, American Cancer Society, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, breast cancer
With one in eight women developing breast cancer during their lifetime, early detection is key.
- October 25, 2016
Tags: gynecologic oncology, Dr. Nikki Neubauer, Ill., Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, pregnancy, breast cancer
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: breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, survivor, healing heels, stories of the girls, Lauren Wakefield
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, Park Ridge, memory, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, breast cancer, cancer, exercise, oncology
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: breast cancer, stories of the girls, plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, Chicago, mastectomy, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Lawrence Iteld
What are your options? Are implants safe? An expert answers common questions.
















