Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"

Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’ 
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
1 in 5 women don’t believe their breast cancer risk 
1 in 5 women don’t believe their breast cancer risk
A new study says some women doubt their chances of developing the disease even when their risk factors point that way.
Real men wear pink 
Real men wear pink
A fleet of pink fire trucks donned with firefighters adorned in pink made special stops at Advocate Health Care hospitals to help raise awareness about cancer and show support for women.
Cancer tests: What you need to know  Featured
Cancer tests: What you need to know
Physicians say tests to detect cancer are not all created equal. Find out which ones the experts recommend.
Is reconstructive breast surgery an option after a mastectomy? 
Is reconstructive breast surgery an option after a mastectomy?
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
Three surprising “female” conditions that can affect men 
Three surprising “female” conditions that can affect men
Find out three health conditions that are common among men and women.
Being social may help ease pain of breast cancer 
Being social may help ease pain of breast cancer
Research shows that breast cancer patients better manage physical symptoms of pain when surrounded by a solid network of friends.