- September 28, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, mammography, stories of the girls, Dr. Josie Kim, radiologist, radiology, Downers Grove
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: 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: Dr. C. Yeshwant, Advocate Sherman Hospital, elgin, dietitian, Mediterranean diet, oncology, breast cancer, 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: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, genetic testing, gene mutations, Creticos Cancer Center, BRCA, BRCA2, genetics, Chicago, BRCA1, Melody Perpich, genetic counseling
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- September 9, 2015
Tags: Peripheral Arterial Disease, Dr. Robert Johnson, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cigarette smoking, coronary artery disease, Advocate Condell Medical Center, lung cancer, stroke
More Americans are calling it quits, but millions are still putting their health at risk.
















