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Leanna Blanchard
Patient Stories

Leanna's Story

Finding healing after breast cancer

RUSH patient receiving a mammogram
Cancer

Better Breast Cancer Screening

How experts at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center are saving lives by detecting breast cancer earlier

mammogram
Cancer

What to Expect From Your First Mammogram

A mammogram is an X-ray procedure that can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages

Jennifer Yanak
Cancer

High-Risk Breast Clinic Helps Detect Cancer Earlier

How a personalized approach helps detect breast cancer earlier

Jennifer Haidu
Patient Stories

Jennifer's Story

Cancer survivor goes the extra mile

Rush News Article
Cancer

‘Healing to Healthy’ Offers Camisoles, Comfort to Breast Cancer Patients

Breast cancer survivor launches nonprofit to help others

Cancer

Using a Cooling Cap During Chemotherapy

A patient describes her routine using a cooling cap, which limits hair loss during breast cancer chemotherapy

Cancer

Cooling Cap Helps Limit Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

The Rush University Cancer Center uses cooling-cap technology to help fend off hair loss in patients receiving chemotherapy

Anna's Story
Patient Stories

Anna's Story

Facing breast cancer at 25

Cancer

Breast Cancer Screening at Rush

Diagnostic radiologist Lisa Stempel, MD, underscores the importance of breast cancer screening beginning at age 40