Articles for Tag: "mastectomy"
- September 19, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, MD, mastectomy, heart disease, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, breast health, Heidi Memmel, radiation treatment
A recent study highlights the link between radiation treatment for breast cancer and heart disease. So what does it mean?
- September 17, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, mastectomy, surgery, genetic counseling, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Good Shepherd, genetics, double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie, BRCA2, family history, breast surgery
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: Advocate Medical Group, health enews, Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mastectomy, breast surgery, survivor, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, Dr. David Shifrin
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
- March 6, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, lumpectomy, mastectomy, surgery, oncology, radiation therapy, Ann Mauer
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.