- October 24, 2016
Tags: Lauren Wakefield, healing heels, stories of the girls, survivor, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer
After being diagnosed at 26, Lauren Wakefield is inspiring other women through Healing Heels.
- October 24, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.
- October 21, 2016
Tags: Dr. Hallmeyer, Park Ridge, memory, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, oncology, cancer, exercise, breast cancer
Mary Palacz goes to exercise class every day. But when she climbs into her car each morning she isn’t headed to a fitness club.
- October 20, 2016
Oncologists report a frequent question after a cancer diagnosis is “how do I tell my kids?” An expert offers advice.
- October 19, 2016
Tags: plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, Chicago, mastectomy, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, breast cancer, stories of the girls, Lawrence Iteld
What are your options? Are implants safe? An expert answers common questions.
- October 18, 2016
Tags: best job in the world, the advocate nurse, nurse navigator, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, breast cancer
A nurse navigator shares her experiences and explains what she views as the most powerful moment in the cancer journey.
- October 17, 2016
Tags: Nancy Rodriguez, Dr. C. Yeshwant, Advocate Sherman Hospital, elgin, dietitian, Mediterranean diet, oncology, breast cancer
One study examines the benefits of the diet and finds adding one thing significantly lowers women’s risk.