Articles for Tag: "cancer"
- October 24, 2013
Tags: dense breast tissue, Dr. Vanessa Wear, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, mammogram, breast cancer, cancer, Advocate Health Care
Though mammograms are the standard for breast cancer screening, a new tool has emerged to assist in evaluating dense breast tissue.
- October 21, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, men, cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, BRCA1, BRCA2, Dr. Ann Mauer
Even though breast cancer in men is rare, they are still at risk. Read one man’s journey with the disease.
- October 21, 2013
As a patient still undergoing treatment for breast cancer, I can tell you first-hand what you may not want to say.
- October 18, 2013
Researchers say prevention and early detection are key for avoiding cancer, especially for African American women.
- October 14, 2013
- October 14, 2013
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, breast health, Jeannine Canino-Bieda, MRI, breast cancer treatment, journey
Everyone’s journey with cancer is different—and that’s okay! How I learned not to let my feelings take over.
- October 11, 2013
Experts say dense breast tissue can hide abnormalities. Here’s what you need to know.
















