- October 10, 2016
For one mom the question of how she was going to tell her kids about her diagnosis was harder than the diagnosis itself. She shares her story.
- October 10, 2016
Four years after finishing cancer treatment, Lauren Truelock shares what she learned along the way.
- October 10, 2016
Tags: breast self-exam, mammograms, stories of the girls, Hazel Crest, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, ultrasound, early detection
At the age of 22, Danielle Garland was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Now she shares her story to spread awareness.
- October 7, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, American Cancer Society, family history, oak lawn, oncologist, Dr. Mauna Pandya, genetic counseling
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, breast cancer, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, breast surgeon, Dr. Gale England, stories of the girls
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.