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NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. NorthShore has four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie and a multispecialty physician group practices with 75 office locations. Further, NorthShore is the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. For more information, visit http://www.northshore.org.


For further information about NorthShore service lines, be sure to visit:


NorthShore University HealthSystem Cardiology
http://www.northshore.org/cardiovascular-care/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute
http://www.northshore.org/neurological-institute/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Women's Services
http://www.northshore.org/womens-health/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Kellogg Cancer Center
http://www.northshore.org/kellogg-cancer-center/



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  • Dana Artinyan
    Dana Artinyan of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I lose weight safely if I have diabetes?
    If you have diabetes, the best way to lose weight and to control your blood sugar is to eat a healthy, well balanced diet and to exercise regularly. Losing 5% to 10% of your total body weight can dramatically improve your blood sugar levels. If you are taking a medication that can cause low...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    When should I start screening if I have a family history of breast cancer?
    There are two answers to the question. Generally, it is recommended women start screening 10 years before the earliest age of onset in the family. However, if there is a genetic cause to the breast cancer in your family, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (which is an organization...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Can I prevent cancer by having my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed?
    The answer to this question primarily is yes.  However, when both ovaries and tubes are removed, there is a very small chance of developing a cancer in the lining of the tissue surrounding the ovaries and tubes called the peritoneum, and the cancer is called primary peritoneal cancer (PPC)....  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Can having breast or ovarian cancer increase my risk of other cancers?
    It depends; having breast or ovarian cancer with no family history of cancer generally will not increase your risk of developing other cancers. If you have one of these cancers and there is a family history of other cancers, then your risk of getting other cancers may be higher as there could...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How many lymph nodes are removed during an axillary dissection?
    The number of lymph nodes removed during an axillary dissection varies greatly. There is no set standard, and it depends on how much of the lymph system is being removed, which is sometimes referred to as a level I, level II or level III, with more being taken at each level. Quite often,...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Can I prevent germ cell cancer if I have a family history of the disease?
    When a very specific type of cancer like that runs in a family, there can be a genetic cause to the cancer. If you are able to determine the genetic cause, then you can be tested to see if you have inherited the predisposition so that an intervention (like preventative removal of the ovaries)...  Full Post
  • Dana Artinyan
    Dana Artinyan of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is prediabetes diagnosed?
    Prediabetes is diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dL.  Full Post
  • Dana Artinyan
    Dana Artinyan of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is diabetes diagnosed?

    In order to have a diagnosis of diabetes, your fasting blood sugar needs to be greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL on two separate occasions. 

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  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Can wearing a bra cause breast cancer?
    I have never seen an association between bra use or time of use and breast cancer risk. To be honest, since breast cancer tends to develop internally in parts of the breast that are not too close to the skin, I am not sure that wearing a bra would impact a woman's risk.  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I help reduce my risk of ovarian cancer?
    A well-balanced diet and exercise can help prevent cancers from occurring. With respect to ovarian cancer (OC) specifically, it has been shown that oral contraceptive (birth control pills) use can reduce the risk of developing OC by 50% with 5 years use. Having full-term pregnancies has also...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is the difference between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy?
    The difference between lumpectomy (LY) and mastectomy (MY) is the amount of breast tissue removed. LY is removing just the cancer and some surrounding tissue. MY is removing the entire breast. Both are equally effective at treating breast cancer, and the only difference is that the vast m...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What should I do if I find a lump in my breast?
    I would not be too concerned if you find a lump as not all lumps are cancerous. Women can have cysts in the breast, and there are types of changes that can occur in the form of benign tumors (called fibroadenoma) and many other non-cancerous lesions, so it is common to have changes in the...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
    Some women describe ovarian cancer symptoms as similar to normal menstrual symptoms. Sometimes there is pain or increased frequency of urination. The symptoms can be pretty vague, which is what makes ovarian cancer a difficult cancer to detect early.  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
    Some women describe ovarian cancer symptoms as similar to normal menstrual symptoms. Sometimes there is pain or increased frequency of urination. The symptoms can be pretty vague, which is what makes ovarian cancer a difficult cancer to detect early.  Full Post
  • Dana Artinyan
    Dana Artinyan of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How much insulin should I take per day if I have diabetes?
    There is no maximum to the amount of insulin that you can or should be injecting. However, insulin pens, syringes and insulin pumps all have different capacities. It is important to work with your doctor to determine the insulin dosages that you will need to control your blood glucose levels...  Full Post