- October 18, 2016
Tags: best job in the world, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, nurse navigator, the advocate nurse
A nurse navigator shares her experiences and explains what she views as the most powerful moment in the cancer journey.
- October 17, 2016
Tags: Mediterranean diet, dietitian, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Nancy Rodriguez, oncology, breast cancer
One study examines the benefits of the diet and finds adding one thing significantly lowers women’s risk.
- October 17, 2016
“I had a team of three women and they were my girls, I mean I called them my radiation warriors.”
- October 17, 2016
A two time breast cancer survivor explains how she uses her battle to inspire others.
- October 14, 2016
Tags: technology, stories of the girls, breast cancer, Advocate Sherman Hospital, mammogram, Dr. Stephen Grossman
Advances in technology have vastly improved the ability to detect and treat breast cancer. A radiologist explains some of the tools physicians use.
- October 13, 2016
Tags: Check Your Girls, the advocate nurse, Look Good Feel Better, hair loss, stories of the girls, breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, cancer, mammogram, diagnosis, family, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Mom, Barrington, stories of the girls
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.