Articles for Tag: "genetic testing"
- October 6, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, gene mutations
It can be difficult for individuals to understand their results and options. Learn more.
- September 15, 2015
Tags: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic counseling, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, BRCA1, Chicago, genetics, BRCA2, BRCA, Creticos Cancer Center, gene mutations
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
- June 30, 2014
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, polyps, cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, colonoscopy, risk, genetics, Dr. Joaquin Estrada, Dr. Andrew Albert, colon
Read how one man took advantage of genetic testing to greatly lessen his chances of developing colon cancer.
- October 21, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, men, cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, mammogram, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, BRCA1, BRCA2, Dr. Ann Mauer
Even though breast cancer in men is rare, they are still at risk. Read one man’s journey with the disease.
- October 2, 2013
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lumpectomy, mastectomy, genetic testing, Genes, BRCA 2, double mastectomy, family history, BRCA, breast surgeon
Read how genetic testing helped one family uncover a genetic link to breast cancer that has changed their outlook on health and prevention.
- September 20, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, kidney cancer, genetic counseling, genetic testing, stomach cancer, liver cancer, Melody Perpich
Everyone wants to know what the future holds for their health. And the answer could be in your genes. Here’s what you need to know.
- May 8, 2013
Tags: health enews, Advocate Health Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, genetic testing, Melody Perpich, genetic counselor, Chicago
Knowing your family medical history can improve your medical care…and may save your life, health experts say.