Breast Cancer Patient Stories

When a second diagnosis revealed that Felicia’s cancer was more aggressive than originally thought, she turned to UI Health for trusted care.

When a second diagnosis revealed that Felicia’s cancer was more aggressive than originally thought, she turned to UI Health for trusted care.

04/05/2016

My mom passed away in 1999 after having breast cancer for five years. The medical staff at UI Health kept telling me, ‘This is not the same journey. Read More

Christine Adley knows the importance of self breast exams and early detection.

Christine Adley knows the importance of self breast exams and early detection.

04/05/2016

Thanks to her diligence and the experts at UI Health, she’s receiving treatment for breast cancer that might have gone undiagnosed. Read More

Michele Is Too Busy To Let Breast Cancer Sideline Her For Long

Michele Is Too Busy To Let Breast Cancer Sideline Her For Long

09/30/2015

My doctors at University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System discovered cancer on my right breast and saw things in my left breast that didn't look right. Read More

Seamless, Coordinated Care Leaves No Room for Worry

Seamless, Coordinated Care Leaves No Room for Worry

10/07/2013

Patient Bonita McLean tells her story about breast cancer and treatment at UI Heath. Read More

Monique's Doctors Helped Her

Monique's Doctors Helped Her

10/01/2013

Patient Monique Corana tells her story about cancer treatment Read More