Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 10, 2016
Tags: breast self-exam, mammograms, Hazel Crest, early detection, stories of the girls, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, breast cancer, ultrasound
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, genetic counseling, American Cancer Society, family history, oak lawn, oncologist, Dr. Mauna Pandya
Did you know men can be diagnosed with breast cancer? An oncologist shares 5 lesser known facts.
- October 3, 2016
From patient to nurse and back again, one breast cancer survivor tells her story of hope and healing.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: breast cancer, Advocate Medical Group, 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.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Angelina Jolie, double mastectomy, BRCA1, Advocate Condell Medical Center, breast cancer, cancer, Dr. Anna Katz
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because she tested positive for a gene. If you test positive, should you have one?