Articles for Tag: "surgery"
- October 2, 2013
The FDA approves a new medication that will give women in the early stages of breast cancer another choice before surgery.
- September 17, 2013
Tags: breast surgery, family history, BRCA2, Angelina Jolie, genetics, Good Shepherd, Dr. Barry Rosen, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, BRCA1, double mastectomy, Melody Perpich, genetic counseling, surgery, mastectomy, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, cancer, Advocate Health Care, health enews
Find out how genetic testing helped Angelina Jolie make the decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer.
- September 6, 2013
Tags: anesthesia, patient safety, operating room, Dr. Shawn Palmer, Advocate Sherman, Sherman, surgery, Advocate Health Care
Get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of an operating room team dedicated to saving lives.
- August 29, 2013
Tags: Dr. Michael Cochran, breast surgery, cancer diagnosis, Advocate Condell Medical Center, surgery, breast cancer, cancer
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
- May 3, 2013
A new study says that for seniors with skin cancer, surgery may not be the best option.
- March 6, 2013
Tags: oncology, Ann Mauer, radiation therapy, surgery, mastectomy, lumpectomy, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, cancer, Advocate Health Care, health enews
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.