- October 4, 2016
Tags: cancer, women’s health, primary care, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, OB/GYN, Hazel Crest, preventive care, hospitalist, carol scaffold
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women. Knowing the signs, especially the uncommon ones, is crucial to early detection.
- October 3, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, breast cancer, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls, Downers Grove
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Are older women more likely to develop breast cancer? Are most breast lumps cancerous? Take this quiz and find out.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Dr. Anna Katz, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, BRCA1, double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Condell Medical Center, conversation, cancer, breast cancer, American Cancer Society, the advocate nurse, Kathy Hill, emotional support
Your friend has been diagnosed with cancer. What are the best things to say and do? An expert offers advice.