- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, breast cancer, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Are older women more likely to develop breast cancer? Are most breast lumps cancerous? Take this quiz and find out.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: cancer, Dr. Anna Katz, Angelina Jolie, double mastectomy, BRCA1, Advocate Condell Medical Center, breast cancer
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Condell Medical Center, breast cancer, American Cancer Society, cancer, the advocate nurse, Kathy Hill, emotional support, conversation
Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer. What are the best things to say and do? An expert offers advice.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: the advocate nurse, Creticos Cancer Center, Chicago, oncology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, cancer
An inspiring day in the life of an oncology nurse.
- September 30, 2016
Tags: exercise, pain, fitness, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, muscles, Chicago, joints, glutes, butt, Dr. John Cherf
Dormant Butt Syndrome, a silly-sounding but very real condition, can occur from lack of physical activity and result in knee, hip or back pain. Learn more.
















