Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 17, 2016
Tags: Advocate Sherman Hospital, Nancy Rodriguez, Dr. C. Yeshwant, elgin, dietitian, Mediterranean diet, oncology, breast cancer
One study examines the benefits of the diet and finds adding one thing significantly lowers women’s risk.
- 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: Advocate Sherman Hospital, stories of the girls, breast cancer, Dr. Stephen Grossman, technology, mammogram
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: breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation, stories of the girls, hair loss, Look Good Feel Better, the advocate nurse, Check Your Girls
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: cancer, mammogram, breast cancer, diagnosis, family, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Mom, Barrington, stories of the girls
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
- October 10, 2016
Tags: tattooing, tattoos, Hazel Crest, plastic surgery, recovery, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Tattoos continue to grow in popularity, but some may use similar techniques to help emotionally recover from surgery.
















