Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 21, 2016
Tags: exercise, cancer, breast cancer, oncology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, memory, Park Ridge, Dr. Hallmeyer
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: mastectomy, Chicago, breast surgery, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, stories of the girls, Lawrence Iteld, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer
What are your options? Are implants safe? An expert answers common questions.
- October 18, 2016
Tags: best job in the world, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, nurse navigator, the advocate nurse
A nurse navigator shares her experiences and explains what she views as the most powerful moment in the cancer journey.
- October 17, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, oncology, Mediterranean diet, dietitian, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Nancy Rodriguez
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.
















