Articles for Tag: "cancer survivor"

A dog that can truly understand what patients are going through 
A dog that can truly understand what patients are going through
This animal therapy dog can relate to cancer patients because she’s a cancer survivor too.
Inspiring Kids: Gavin’s story 
Inspiring Kids: Gavin’s story
Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in kindergarten, this little boy is now helping other families through Gavin’s Guardians.
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest 
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Alisa Gaylon underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Watch her inspiring story.
Honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families  Featured
Honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, one woman looks back on her journey.
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer 
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer
With weakened immune systems, these children are at an increased risk for this serious illness.
AdvocateLive: Pink 
AdvocateLive: Pink
Advocate Health Care breast surgeons answer your questions “Live” about breast health.
Many skin cancer survivors going unprotected, says study 
Many skin cancer survivors going unprotected, says study
Even after surviving melanoma, a new study finds that some of those survivors are still using tanning beds and skipping sunscreen.