Sunday, October 28, 2012
Chicago's former first lady died of breast cancer one year ago on Thanksgiving day. Her legacy—that you can live with hope—still inspires people who deal with the disease today.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Alice Hohl
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Maggie Daley’s nine-year battle with cancer was a paradox to those who followed her closely. A public figure by nature, the status of her health and treatment was often common knowledge, yet Chicago’s former first lady did not hold herself out as a breast cancer spokeswoman. While the cancer center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital bears her name, the causes Daley was most passionate about were unrelated, in fact, including children’s artwork and her efforts to help bring the Olympics to Chicago. A year after she succumbed to breast cancer at age 68, Maggie Daley nonetheless continues to inspire. To those who suffer from metastatic breast cancer—breast cancer that has metastasized to other parts of the body and become deadly—Daley was a …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." The Cancer Support Center has wig boutiques at its offices at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood and 19250 Everett Lane in Mokena. "Patients involved with any of our programs can come in to the Wendy Lark wig boutique in Homewood or the Hometown Hoedown wig boutique in Mokena and be fitted with a …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
Generally speaking, a woman in Illinois has a one in 124 chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40. Breast tissue is…
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The death rate from breast cancer is nearly two times higher in Chicago than in New York City, but early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Here is a list of local places where you can go for mammograms and breast exams: Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn Ingalls Family Care Centers in Flossmoor, Tinley Park and Calumet City Hedges Clinic in Frankfort Silver Cross Center for Women's Health in New Lenox Provena Healing Arts Pavilion in New Lenox Advocate Christ Center for Breast Care in Oak Lawn Franciscan St. James Health Center in Olympia Fields Loyola Center for Health in Orland Park Palos Primary Care Center in Orland Park Advocate Medical Group in Orland …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we asked Southland women to share their breast-cancer experiences with us. We gathered their wisdom here. Share your story in the comments or upload a photo of an inspirational survivor in your life.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are many local resources and support groups available in the Southland, women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: Secrets from the …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some nearby resources to help you stay healthy.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
Friday, October 5, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in your area.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Friday, October 5, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in your area and beyond: Attend Evergreen Park Community High School's Friday Night Fight Against Breast Cancer tonight when the Mustangs take on Tinley Park High School. The sophomore team plays at 4:30 p.m. while the varsity game is at 7 p.m. Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic, 1243 S. State St. in Lemont, is hosting "The Cancer Killers" at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. You'll find out what cancer really is, and how the lifestyle choices you make dramatically affect cancer's development in your body. You'll also learn the step-by…
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The cure for breast cancer may not be around the corner, but for many on the South Side, it's still worth walking for.
Thousands of people traded their worries and fears earlier today for a pair of soft sneakers and pink-ribbon T-shirts. On a brisk morning, they walked three miles through Beverly and Morgan Park to support a cure for breast cancer. “This is a community coming together to work on breast cancer and the research,” said Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel to CBS Radio, “and every year it has grown, to now they have…12,000 to 14,000 people participating.” Organizers hoped to raise $500,000 during the walk, which started at 8 a.m. All proceeds will go toward the Evergreen Park-based Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers , headed by Dr. Olga Ivanov, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director. The Southside …
Glenn E. Wierzbicki
12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Just went to a fundraiser at Gaelic Park on Sunday for Scott Bonshires wife entitled Barbs Boob Bash....I estimated over 500+ people showed up for this event. I cant help but to recall the ending scene from Its a Wonderful Life....No man is a failure if he has friends.....Angels Abound.....w more ›