Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"

Breast cancer on the rise in young women 
Breast cancer on the rise in young women
New research sheds light on why advanced cases of breast cancer are climbing in women under 40.
Younger women benefit from getting mammograms earlier 
Younger women benefit from getting mammograms earlier
Find out why researchers say the lives of more young women could be saved if they received mammograms sooner.
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’ 
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?
1 in 5 women don’t believe their breast cancer risk 
1 in 5 women don’t believe their breast cancer risk
A new study says some women doubt their chances of developing the disease even when their risk factors point that way.
Real men wear pink 
Real men wear pink
A fleet of pink fire trucks donned with firefighters adorned in pink made special stops at Advocate Health Care hospitals to help raise awareness about cancer and show support for women.
Cancer tests: What you need to know  Featured
Cancer tests: What you need to know
Physicians say tests to detect cancer are not all created equal. Find out which ones the experts recommend.
Is reconstructive breast surgery an option after a mastectomy? 
Is reconstructive breast surgery an option after a mastectomy?
Following a mastectomy, many women decide to undergo reconstructive breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.