- October 7, 2013
Five years ago at age 36, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Just two years young in my marriage with an 8-month old, find out how I got through it.
- October 5, 2013
Startling evidence shows that hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer in some women.
- October 4, 2013
Almost every sexually active person will get HPV at some point in their life, according to the CDC. Here are four facts you should know.
- October 3, 2013
Tags: skin cancer, multidisciplinary, plastic surgeon, UV rays, anesthesiologist, radiation, oncologist, Advocate Christ Medical Center, melanoma, medical, Cancer Institute at Advocate Christ Medical Center, sentinel lymph node biopsy, lymph nodes
One woman learns that early detection is the key to surviving a deadly form of cancer.
- October 3, 2013
Tags: Dr. Jorge Cuevas, Andrea Karoff, survivor, anxiety, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, cancer, Advocate Health Care, counseling, stress
Cancer treatment is a life-changing journey that, despite remissions and possible cures, experts say is life-long for many.
- October 2, 2013
The FDA approves a new medication that will give women in the early stages of breast cancer another choice before surgery.
- October 2, 2013
Tags: obesity, health enews, Advocate Health Care, Dr. Ajay Maker, liver cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, cancer, overweight
Researchers say obesity may be putting people at a greater risk for developing certain types of cancer. Learn why.