Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 17, 2016
A two time breast cancer survivor explains how she uses her battle to inspire others.
- October 14, 2016
Tags: Dr. Stephen Grossman, stories of the girls, Advocate Sherman Hospital, mammogram, breast cancer, technology
Advances in technology have vastly improved the ability to detect and treat breast cancer. A radiologist explains some of the tools physicians use.
- October 13, 2016
Tags: Check Your Girls, the advocate nurse, breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation, stories of the girls, hair loss, Look Good Feel Better
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, diagnosis, family, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Mom, Barrington, stories of the girls
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
- October 10, 2016
Tags: Hazel Crest, plastic surgery, recovery, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, breast cancer, tattooing, tattoos
Tattoos continue to grow in popularity, but some may use similar techniques to help emotionally recover from surgery.
- 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.