Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 7, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, genetic counseling, American Cancer Society, family history, oak lawn, oncologist, Dr. Mauna Pandya
Did you know men can be diagnosed with breast cancer? An oncologist shares 5 lesser known facts.
- October 3, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, breast cancer, Downers Grove, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Are older women more likely to develop breast cancer? Are most breast lumps cancerous? Take this quiz and find out.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Dr. Anna Katz, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, BRCA1, double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?
- October 3, 2016
Tags: conversation, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, American Cancer Society, the advocate nurse, Kathy Hill, emotional support
Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer. What are the best things to say and do? An expert offers advice.
















