- October 31, 2016
Tags: cancer, Lauren Truelock, healing heels, Lauren Wakefield, stories of the girls, Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer
After a special gift from a friend helped her through cancer treatment, Lauren Truelock wanted to give back.
- October 28, 2016
Tags: Dr. Steve Madry, Dr. James Ruffer, radiation, Barrington, Dr. Barry Rosen, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, breast cancer, Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, oncoplastic
Three physicians collaborated to help a mom get back to her active lifestyle just days after surgery.
- October 27, 2016
Tags: Andrea Karoff, sexuality, Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, cancer, mental health
7 out of 10 breast cancer survivors struggle with issues related to their sexual health two years after diagnosis. An expert offers advice for women.
- October 26, 2016
Tags: breast cancer screenings, mammograms, Dr. Gale England, risk assessment, Downers Grove, American Cancer Society, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, breast cancer
With one in eight women developing breast cancer during their lifetime, early detection is key.
- October 25, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, gynecologic oncology, Dr. Nikki Neubauer, Ill., Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, pregnancy
While breast cancer during pregnancy is rare, it can be difficult to diagnose. Nearly one out of every 3,000 women is affected.
- October 24, 2016
Tags: healing heels, Lauren Wakefield, stories of the girls, survivor, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer
After being diagnosed at 26, Lauren Wakefield is inspiring other women through Healing Heels.
- October 24, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.