- October 25, 2016
Tags: Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, pregnancy, breast cancer, Ill., Dr. Nikki Neubauer, gynecologic oncology
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.
- October 21, 2016
Tags: Dr. Hallmeyer, Park Ridge, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, oncology, memory, breast cancer, cancer, exercise
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.
- October 20, 2016
Researchers find the often misunderstood service can increase quality of life and lower cancer patients’ depression levels.
- October 19, 2016
Tags: Lawrence Iteld, stories of the girls, plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, mastectomy
What are your options? Are implants safe? An expert answers common questions.