Articles for Tag: "Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center"
- October 6, 2015
Tags: genetic counseling, gene mutations, BRCA, BRCA2, genetics, Chicago, BRCA1, Melody Perpich, genetic testing, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ovarian cancer, breast cancer
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- October 5, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Medical Group, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, BRCA, Angelina Jolie, Heidi Memmel, mastectomy
The actress’s decision is still making an impact. Learn why.
- September 28, 2015
Tags: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, game day, tailgating, tailgate, Dana Artinyan, healthy options, football, food
Make these swaps for a more nutritious game day celebration.
- September 25, 2015
Teens are found to be the most untruthful while young adults are the best at stretching the truth.
- September 24, 2015
Tags: cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Melody Perpich, Creticos Cancer Center, Chicago
Brian Simmons shares his story of living with this rare genetic condition that often goes undiagnosed.
- September 22, 2015
Tags: Chicago, flu, flu vaccine, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Dr. James Malow, flu shot
The CDC encourages everyone older than six months to get vaccinated annually.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: gene mutations, Creticos Cancer Center, BRCA, BRCA2, 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.