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RUSH-RIVERSIDE CANCER INSTITUTE Most advanced center in the region for all types of cancer.	RUSH-RIVERSIDE HEART CENTER Explore Illinois' #1 hospital for cardiac surgery.
WEIGHT LOSS & BARIATRIC SURGERY Riverside offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss.	RIVERSIDE NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE Specialized in treating disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves.

Health Information

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer drugs to treat cancerous cells. Chemotherapy reaches all part of the body, not just the cancer cells. The oncologist will recommend a treatment plan for each individual. Specific treatment will be based on:

your overall health and medical history your age and whether you are menstruating ... more

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Upcoming Riverside Events

Bariatric Informational Seminars
The Riverside Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery ...
Women’s Heart and Vascular Screening Day
Saturday, October 11, 2008 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Riverside M...
Wellness Wednesdays
Third Wednesday of Each Month Riverside Health Fitness Ce...
Bariatric Informational Seminars
The Riverside Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery ...

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Classes at Riverside

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Patients seen ...
Childbirth Choices
Childbirth Choices Wednesdays (dates vary) One-class sess...
Lamaze Class
Lamaze Class Offered once a month on a Saturday (dates va...
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Offered once a month (dates ...

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