- October 7, 2016
Tags: Dr. Mauna Pandya, breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, genetic counseling, American Cancer Society, family history, oak lawn, oncologist
Did you know men can be diagnosed with breast cancer? An oncologist shares 5 lesser known facts.
- October 4, 2016
Tags: cancer, women’s health, primary care, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, OB/GYN, Hazel Crest, preventive care, hospitalist, carol scaffold
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women. Knowing the signs, especially the uncommon ones, is crucial to early detection.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls, breast cancer
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Are older women more likely to develop breast cancer? Are most breast lumps cancerous? Take this quiz and find out.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, BRCA1, Angelina Jolie, Dr. Anna Katz, double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?
- September 29, 2016
Tags: cancer, mammogram, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, breast, Dr. Vanessa Wear, cancer screening, density
Did you know over 40 percent of women have dense breasts? Women with dense breasts also have an increased risk for breast cancer.