- September 16, 2013
Tags: breast cancer, MD, Advocate Health Care, health enews, breast health, Heidi Memmel, Dr. Heidi Memmel, cancer care, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
New research sheds light on why advanced cases of breast cancer are climbing in women under 40.
- September 10, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, screening, tumor, Dr. Vanessa Wear
Find out why researchers say the lives of more young women could be saved if they received mammograms sooner.
- August 29, 2013
Tags: surgery, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, cancer diagnosis, breast surgery, Dr. Michael Cochran
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
- August 19, 2013
A new study says some women doubt their chances of developing the disease even when their risk factors point that way.
- June 24, 2013
Tags: Advocate Health Care, breast cancer, mastectomy, breast surgery, survivor, plastic surgery, Dr. David Shifrin, breast reconstruction, Advocate Medical Group, health enews
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
- March 6, 2013
Tags: surgery, Ann Mauer, radiation therapy, oncology, mastectomy, lumpectomy, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, cancer, Advocate Health Care, health enews
A recent study suggests a more conservative approach is best for treating early-stage breast cancer. Find out why exploring the best treatment options available to you with your doctor could get you well sooner.