Breast Cancer Awareness

Janine Stanwood: Breast cancer awareness month ends with hope

I will admit, when my dad was diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia years ago, I resented Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Survivors tell all: ‘I woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breast’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

Survival rates improving for metastatic breast cancer patients

Advances in treatment are helping women with metastatic breast cancer live longer, fuller lives.

Clinical trials are vital for battling breast cancer

Researchers and patients are teaming up to uncover new treatment options in the battle against breast cancer.

What is the impact of exercise on breast cancer risk and recovery?

Exercise can lower the risk of cancer, but some wonder whether it is safe to exercise after being diagnosed.

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘If you feel something and it doesn’t show on the mammogram, keep pointing it out’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.

Rare but aggressive form of breast cancer can strike without warning

Inflammatory breast cancer is a very aggressive form of the disease that can develop suddenly which makes it important to know the symptoms of this rare type of breast cancer which can strike anyone at any age.

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘Don’t let anyone say you’re too young, because it can happen to anyone’

A look at breast cancer risk in pregnancy | Mammogram Monday

While pregnancy and breastfeeding may be protective against some forms of breast cancer, women who are older than 30 when they first give birth have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than women who have never given birth.

Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

Broward Health Coral Springs offering free mammograms

When it comes to battling breast cancer, a multitude of studies have shown that routine screening saves lives which is why Broward Health Coral Springs is offering free mammograms to women facing financial constraints with access to healthcare.

Mammogram Monday: Dense breast tissue can be a warning sign

In today’s “Mammogram Monday,” a look at a very common factor that can affect screening and diagnosis: Dense breasts. You know the subject of our story, Janine Stanwood, from her reporting here on Local 10.

Procedure helps women regain sensation after mastectomy

While a mastectomy can save lives from breast cancer, a side effect is the loss of most or all sensation in the breast, but there is a way to help patients feel again through a surgical process to create re-sensation.

From a booming ninja warrior gym to a cancer diagnosis, after a hunch something wasn’t right: One woman’s story

In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a themed gym in the Memorial area of Houston.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Why are breast self-exams so important?

Self-checks? Did you suspect it? How did you learn of your breast cancer?

Local efforts underway to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dense breasts in older women linked to increased risk of breast cancer

Nonprofit provides free mammograms and health screenings

Free mammograms offered in South Florida

Researchers uncover potential new therapy for chemo-resistant breast cancer