- October 27, 2016
Tags: Chicago, Andrea Karoff, sexuality, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, mental health, breast cancer, cancer
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: Downers Grove, breast cancer screenings, mammograms, Dr. Gale England, risk assessment, breast cancer, American Cancer Society, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
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, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
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.
- October 21, 2016
Tags: exercise, Dr. Hallmeyer, Park Ridge, memory, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, oncology, breast cancer, cancer
Mary Palacz goes to exercise class every day. But when she climbs into her car each morning she isn’t headed to a fitness club.
- October 20, 2016
Oncologists report a frequent question after a cancer diagnosis is “how do I tell my kids?” An expert offers advice.