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By Breana Ross Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A breast cancer survivor who also wears a pacemaker is training to run the half marathon in this weekend’s Baltimore Running Festival. Eileen Levitt has run several races despite her health challenges and has even got her husband to start running,
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Brown Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A woman’s love of baking and her own battle with breast cancer helped to spark her idea for a nonprofit organization. It’s meant to brighten the lives of others going through cancer, one cupcake at a time. Syreeta Harrison has always had
Continue ReadingBy Zach Prelutsky Click here for updates on this story ANDERSON, South Carolina (WHNS) — It’s been almost one year to the day since Priscilla Clinkscales got the news that she had a rare type of Breast Cancer, Stage 3 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. “I got in the car, called my husband, and just cried,” she
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CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The breast cancer death rate in the United States has dropped significantly, but Black women continue to be more likely to die from the disease despite having a lower incidence of it, according to a new American Cancer Society report. The study published this week in the CA: A Cancer
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Kartalija Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — October is breast cancer awareness month, and a Philadelphia company is creating lingerie for women going through treatment. It’s called AnaOno and the woman behind the brand found a need for specialized bras after she went through the treatment herself. Inside her
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Katie Couric has shared an update on the treatment she is receiving following a breast cancer diagnosis over the summer. The former “Today” host, who was diagnosed in June, underwent surgery in July and began radiation Sept. 7. She has completed 15 days of radiation, she said during an appearance on NBC
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Every Monday in October Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) is hosting “Mammo Mondays” which works to get more breast cancer screenings done. The cancer center at DRMC extended its Monday hours from 8 am to 6 pm. Those who come into the cancer center are also receiving a free goody bag. Patients who make an
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October is going pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is starting its annual Mammogram Mondays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The center is extending its hours on Mondays to help get more women screened. Throughout October, the center will be open 7:30
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When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, his or her family and friends become co-survivors.
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Many factors can influence decisions about chemotherapy and sex.
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These simple steps can improve your quality of life, smoothing your transition into survivorship.
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How did the pink ribbon come to be the symbol of breast cancer?
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A young local breast cancer survivor is sharing her story in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Samantha Marji was just 35 years old when doctors told her she had stage II breast cancer. “I had found a suspicious lump when I was in the shower,” said Marji. She was diagnosed back in 2018. “I
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It’s officially breast cancer awareness month. Doctors say despite the pandemic, it’s essential to schedule your annual mammogram. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with one young local breast cancer survivor, Patrice Sidhu, who was only 30 years old when diagnosed. She says a mammogram helped save her life. “I was doing a self exam
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so a lot of people, businesses, and agencies will be wearing pink to support the cause. The Indio Police Department is going all out to raise awareness, transforming one of its police units into the “Pink Unit.” The newly revamped “Pink Unit” vehicle hit the streets for the first
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It’s officially October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Desert Regional’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is lit up in pink to honor breast cancer survivors and remind people of the importance of getting an annual mammogram. The center is once again offering “Mammo Mondays,” where they are open with extended hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to accommodate
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You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer.
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If you’re at high risk of breast cancer, you may be able to improve your odds of staying cancer-free by taking certain medicines, an approach known as chemoprevention or preventive therapy. Medications for breast cancer chemoprevention are the subject of much ongoing research.ADVERTISING Here’s a look at what’s known about each of these medications, including
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Each year, more than one million women have biopsies that show noncancerous changes in the breast, known as benign breast disease (BBD). Even though the changes may not require treatment, studies over the years at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere have found that not all cases of BBD are the same, and some will go on
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