- September 23, 2015
Tags: Advocate Children’s Hospital, chemotherapy, brain tumor, survivor, childhood cancer, radiation, brain surgery, Isaac Parris
One little guy is on a mission to help his peers make the best of a tough journey.
- September 21, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, oncology, Mediterranean diet, dietitian, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Nancy Rodriguez
In one study, women who ate this diet plus olive oil had a lower risk of the disease.
- September 21, 2015
Making this decision was not easy. But I want to share why.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, Creticos Cancer Center, gene mutations
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- September 9, 2015
Tags: stroke, lung cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, coronary artery disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, cigarette smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Dr. Robert Johnson
More Americans are calling it quits, but millions are still putting their health at risk.
- September 5, 2015
Tags: health enews, breast cancer, mammogram, oncology, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Barrington, patient story
Amy Suyko’s family history pushed her to make the tough decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
- September 3, 2015
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, women’s health, lumpectomy, mastectomy, surgery, primary care, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, chemotherapy, breast health, breast surgery, radiation, stories of the girls, Roseanne Krinski, Hazel Crest, preventive care
For some women diagnosed with stage 0, experts say there may be other options.