Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"
- September 5, 2015
Tags: health enews, breast cancer, mammogram, oncology, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Dr. Barry Rosen, Barrington, patient story
Amy Suyko’s family history pushed her to make the tough decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
- September 3, 2015
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, mammogram, women’s health, lumpectomy, mastectomy, surgery, primary care, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, chemotherapy, breast health, breast surgery, radiation, stories of the girls, Roseanne Krinski, Hazel Crest, preventive care
For some women diagnosed with stage 0, experts say there may be other options.
- September 2, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, mammogram, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Caldwell Breast Center, Park Ridge, mammography, tomosynthesis, early detection, radiologist, insurance, screening mammogram, 3D mammogram
With better imaging results, this technology is becoming the new standard of care.
- July 22, 2015
Tags: weight gain, cancer, breast cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, chemotherapy, weight, genetics, Creticos Cancer Center, Rosalinda Alvarado
Health experts warn that extra pounds could put women at risk for future problems.
- June 23, 2015
Tags: research, breast cancer, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, breast health, breast cancer awareness, Park Ridge, oncologist, stories of the girls, drug, metastases, Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer
Researchers may have found a drug that could keep the disease from spreading.
- June 22, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, first pitch, stories of the girls, Breast cancer survivor
Breast cancer survivors experienced a memorable night at the Friendly Confines.
- June 19, 2015
This new tool is helping researchers learn more about breast cancer.