Articles for Tag: "genetic testing"
- October 6, 2015
Tags: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gene mutations
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- June 30, 2014
Tags: genetic testing, colonoscopy, risk, genetics, Dr. Joaquin Estrada, health enews, Dr. Andrew Albert, Advocate Health Care, colon, polyps, cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Read how one man took advantage of genetic testing to greatly lessen his chances of developing colon cancer.
- October 21, 2013
Tags: men, cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, BRCA1, health enews, BRCA2, Advocate Health Care, 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 2, 2013
Tags: Genes, BRCA 2, double mastectomy, family history, Advocate Medical Group, BRCA, cancer, breast surgeon, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lumpectomy, mastectomy, genetic testing
Read how genetic testing helped one family uncover a genetic link to breast cancer that has changed their outlook on health and prevention.
- September 20, 2013
Tags: pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, kidney cancer, genetic counseling, health enews, genetic testing, Advocate Health Care, stomach cancer, liver cancer, cancer, Melody Perpich, colon cancer
Everyone wants to know what the future holds for their health. And the answer could be in your genes. Here’s what you need to know.
- May 8, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, genetic counselor, Chicago
Knowing your family medical history can improve your medical care…and may save your life, health experts say.