Articles for Tag: "mastectomy"
- December 23, 2013
Tags: BRCA, stories of the girls, mastectomy, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Angelina Jolie, family history
Despite massive media attention about the star’s breast cancer diagnosis, people gained little knowledge, researchers say.
- October 2, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lumpectomy, mastectomy, genetic testing, Genes, BRCA 2, double mastectomy, family history, Advocate Medical Group, BRCA, cancer, breast surgeon
Read how genetic testing helped one family uncover a genetic link to breast cancer that has changed their outlook on health and prevention.
- September 25, 2013
Tags: double mastectomy, biopsy, oncologist, radiation, breast cancer, mammogram, mastectomy, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy
See how one breast cancer survivor kept her head high and found a new lease on life.
- September 19, 2013
Tags: mastectomy, heart disease, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, breast health, Heidi Memmel, radiation treatment, health enews, Advocate Health Care, MD
A recent study highlights the link between radiation treatment for breast cancer and heart disease. So what does it mean?
- September 17, 2013
Tags: Advocate Health Care, Dr. Barry Rosen, Good Shepherd, cancer, genetics, breast cancer, double mastectomy, ovarian cancer, Angelina Jolie, mastectomy, BRCA2, surgery, family history, genetic counseling, breast surgery, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, health enews, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Find out how genetic testing helped Angelina Jolie make the decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer.
- June 24, 2013
Tags: plastic surgery, Dr. David Shifrin, Advocate Medical Group, health enews, Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mastectomy, breast surgery, survivor, breast reconstruction
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
- March 6, 2013
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, lumpectomy, mastectomy, surgery, oncology, radiation therapy, health enews, Ann Mauer, Advocate Health Care
A recent study suggests a more conservative approach is best for treating early-stage breast cancer. Find out why exploring the best treatment options available to you with your doctor could get you well sooner.