- October 2, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, support, stories of the girls, radiation, survivor, chemotherapy, Advocate Christ Medical Center, mastectomy, cancer
This inspiring survivor encourages women to be proactive about their health and perform routine self-exams.
- October 2, 2015
A physician shares what’s true and what’s a myth when it comes to these annual screenings.
- October 1, 2015
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, breast cancer, mammograms, soy, Dr. Anna Katz, prevention, Genes, Advocate Condell Medical Center
Will wearing deodorant increase your risk? What about eating soy? Get the facts.
- September 28, 2015
Tags: Dr. Josie Kim, radiology, radiologist, stories of the girls, mammography, Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, mammogram, breast cancer
A radiologist explains the various options available for detecting breast cancer.
- September 21, 2015
Tags: Nancy Rodriguez, Dr. C. Yeshwant, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital, dietitian, Mediterranean diet, oncology, breast cancer
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: BRCA2, gene mutations, Creticos Cancer Center, BRCA, 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.