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Health clubs in Riverside County, for the third time since March are being ordered to stop indoor workouts under the purple tier. The tier is part of the state’s color-coded strategy for responding to Covid-19. “Having to furlough 120 staff members again, it really puts our business and our members and our team members in
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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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The 6th annual Palm Desert Challenge is going virtual! Starting on Sunday, October 4th, the challenge begins to cover 20 miles in 20 days. These miles can be logged in the form of walking, running, swimming, or cycling. Registration is $20 and proceeds will be directed to continuing programs to support families in the Coachella
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Members are working out once again at Power of Fitness in Palm Desert. Those who spoke with News Channel 3 said at least now they can resume their fitness routines interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “I think it’s great. People need to get out and exercise and keep a healthy lifestyle you know,” said club
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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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If you’re concerned about breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take toward breast cancer prevention. Some risk factors, such as family history, can’t be changed. However, there are lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk. What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? Lifestyle
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Karthik Ghosh says, no matter what your personal risk is, there are ways that may help lower your chances of getting the disease. Exercise and healthy eating can help prevent heart disease, but how can you prevent breast cancer?ADVERTISING
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Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects women, breast cancer does occur in men. Male breast cancer is most common in older men, though it can occur at any age. Men diagnosed with male
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A breast biopsy is a way to evaluate a suspicious area in your breast to determine whether it is breast cancer. There are several types of breast biopsy procedures. A breast biopsy provides a sample of tissue that doctors use to identify and diagnose abnormalities in the cells that make up breast lumps, other unusual
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Following the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman who died at age 43 from colon cancer, we met with Dr. Henry Tsai a board-certified medical oncologist at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center to learn more about the disease. “We’re seeing more and more younger patients,” Dr. Tsai told News Channel 3. He shared with
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It’s an unintended consequence of orders to wear face coverings. Some dental patients are dealing with unusually bad breath, tooth decay, and gum problems. It’s called “mask mouth”. “Yes, wearing the masks are necessary for us to stay safe and healthy and get rid of this virus however there are little things that we can
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An Excessive Heat Warning covers areas from the Coachella Valley all the way to Tucson, and now includes the Inland Empire as well. That, coupled with the Coastal Heat Advisory, is in place until 9 p.m. Sunday. Speaking of Coastal areas, the East Coast is under threat of Hurricane Isaias, which is threatening to make
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Highs will climb to near record (and near all-time record) levels as we move into the weekend. Both a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning are in place through Saturday. Highs could match the 121 degree reading we hit on July 12th. These temperatures are dangerous for people and pets, so take serious precautions
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Riverside County officials announced they’re giving away 10 million masks to help in the fight against coronavirus. “We fight the virus with medicine, and in the absence of a vaccine, these masks are medicine,” said Lou Monville, Chair of the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force. Masks have been proven to decrease the risk of
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