- October 1, 2015
Tags: mammograms, soy, Dr. Anna Katz, prevention, Genes, Advocate Condell Medical Center, breast cancer, Advocate Medical Group
Will wearing deodorant increase your risk? What about eating soy? Get the facts.
- September 28, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, radiology, radiologist, Dr. Josie Kim, stories of the girls, mammography, Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, mammogram
A radiologist explains the various options available for detecting breast cancer.
- September 24, 2015
Tags: Creticos Cancer Center, Chicago, Melody Perpich, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, cancer
Brian Simmons shares his story of living with this rare genetic condition that often goes undiagnosed.
- September 23, 2015
Tags: radiation, Isaac Parris, brain surgery, childhood cancer, survivor, brain tumor, chemotherapy, Advocate Children’s Hospital
One little guy is on a mission to help his peers make the best of a tough journey.
- September 21, 2015
Tags: Nancy Rodriguez, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Advocate Sherman Hospital, dietitian, breast cancer, elgin, oncology, Mediterranean diet
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: gene mutations, Creticos Cancer Center, BRCA, BRCA2, genetics, Chicago, BRCA1, Melody Perpich, genetic testing, genetic counseling, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ovarian cancer, breast cancer
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.