Articles for Tag: "Melody Perpich"
- October 31, 2016
Tags: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center
Researchers say it’s only necessary for certain populations or those with a specific health history.
- October 6, 2015
Tags: BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gene mutations, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- September 24, 2015
Tags: cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Melody Perpich, Chicago, Creticos Cancer Center
Brian Simmons shares his story of living with this rare genetic condition that often goes undiagnosed.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: ovarian cancer, Creticos Cancer Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, gene mutations, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, breast cancer
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- October 22, 2013
Tags: Illinois Masonic, Lauren Wakefield, Creticos Cancer Center, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast health, Melody Perpich, Dr. Ann Mauer
Lauren Wakefield was just 26-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out why she says the experience has changed her 100 percent.
- September 20, 2013
Tags: 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, pancreatic 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.
- September 17, 2013
Tags: genetic counseling, breast surgery, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, health enews, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Dr. Barry Rosen, Good Shepherd, cancer, genetics, breast cancer, double mastectomy, ovarian cancer, Angelina Jolie, mastectomy, BRCA2, surgery, family history
Find out how genetic testing helped Angelina Jolie make the decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer.