Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- October 5, 2015
Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Rachel Baer, Advocate Sherman Hospital, elgin, American Cancer Society, breast cancer
A surgeon shares five things women should remember after being diagnosed.
- October 2, 2015
Tags: stories of the girls, support, radiation, survivor, chemotherapy, Advocate Christ Medical Center, mastectomy, breast cancer, cancer
This inspiring survivor encourages women to be proactive about their health and perform routine self-exams.
- October 1, 2015
Tags: soy, Dr. Anna Katz, prevention, Genes, Advocate Condell Medical Center, breast cancer, Advocate Medical Group, mammograms
Will wearing deodorant increase your risk? What about eating soy? Get the facts.
- September 28, 2015
Tags: radiologist, radiology, Dr. Josie Kim, stories of the girls, mammography, Downers Grove, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, mammogram, breast cancer
A radiologist explains the various options available for detecting breast cancer.
- September 21, 2015
Tags: Nancy Rodriguez, Dr. C. Yeshwant, breast cancer, oncology, Mediterranean diet, dietitian, elgin, Advocate Sherman Hospital
In one study, women who ate this diet plus olive oil had a lower risk of the disease.
- September 21, 2015
Making this decision was not easy. But I want to share why.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: Melody Perpich, gene mutations, Creticos Cancer Center, BRCA, BRCA2, genetics, Chicago, BRCA1, 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.