- October 17, 2016
Tags: dietitian, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Nancy Rodriguez, Mediterranean diet, 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: stories of the girls, Advocate Sherman Hospital, mammogram, Dr. Stephen Grossman, technology, breast cancer
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: mammogram, cancer, breast cancer, 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.
- October 11, 2016
Tags: Rushia Butler, parenting, mental health, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, body image, family medicine, Hazel Crest
Undergoing treatment can be stressful and isolating. Find out why more women are turning to the internet for support.