Breast reconstruction may still be an option years after mastectomy

Breast reconstruction may still be an option years after mastectomy

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Six years ago, at age 37, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy. I…

Surprising Breast Cancer Research

Surprising Breast Cancer Research

Intriguing findings from this year’s breast cancer studies Researchers have been hard at work all year long, publishing a slew…

The Great Debate

The Great Debate

Opinions keep changing on when mammograms should be administered Television personality Giuliana Rancic, 37, a Chicagoan, shone light on a…

The Misery of Sex

The Misery of Sex

Sex after cancer brings its own kind of debilitation. Women who have faced and beaten gynecologic or breast cancer often…

The Power of Pink

The Power of Pink

Chicago is home to a range of organizations raising breast cancer awareness and offering assistance to those affected by the…

Restoring the Human Form

Restoring the Human Form

Reconstructive plastic surgery heals…and beautifies Look beyond the full lips, smooth skin and straight nose. Plastic surgery is about more…

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Breast cancer treatment is a partnership between the patient and several types of doctors. Patients should first make sure that…

Think Pink: Innovations and Advancements in Breast Health

Think Pink: Innovations and Advancements in Breast Health

Breast cancer and fear go hand in hand. Both the disease and its treatment can be frightening and overwhelming. But…