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Breast cancer survivor credits Weight Watchers with helping to save her life

September 27, 2017

Breast cancer survivor credits Weight Watchers with helping to save her life

A woman who lost nearly 70 pounds on Weight Watchers credits her transformation with saving her life, after she discovered a lump in her breast that was determined to be cancerous.

Cancer patient sues motor vehicle office over alleged head scarf incident

September 26, 2017

Cancer patient sues motor vehicle office over alleged head scarf incident

A New Jersey mother battling breast cancer is suing the Motor Vehicle Commission after she claims an employee demanded she remove her head scarf for a new photograph instead of using her old one while renewing her license.

Woman's viral photo reveals symptom that led to her breast cancer diagnosis

September 26, 2017

Woman's viral photo reveals symptom that led to her breast cancer diagnosis

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For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms

September 26, 2017

For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms

Reuters Health - Older breast cancer survivors who may not live long enough to benefit from routine mammograms are still often getting them, while some who do have more years ahead are not being screened, according to a U.S. study.

Study revives argument over mammogram screening

September 25, 2017

Study revives argument over mammogram screening

Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 would prevent the most deaths from breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday in a challenge to more conservative recommendations that take into account both the harms and the benefits of screening.

Cancer patients lack access to fertility support

September 25, 2017

Cancer patients lack access to fertility support

Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.

Mail carrier battling cancer delivers hope to fellow patient on her route

September 18, 2017

Mail carrier battling cancer delivers hope to fellow patient on her route

A mail carrier who has been fighting breast cancer for the last seven years delivered a surprise at one of the houses along her route after hearing that a resident was dealt a similar diagnosis.

49-year-old Washington twins share battle with breast cancer

August 17, 2017

49-year-old Washington twins share battle with breast cancer

A pair of middle-age twins in Vancouver, Wash., are sharing their battle with breast cancer and hope their story can help inspire other individuals to maintain hope for a cure.

Breast cancer survivor raises nearly $5G by running over 1K miles

July 6, 2017

Breast cancer survivor raises nearly $5G by running over 1K miles

When avid runner and mother-of-two Davina McNaney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 at age 40, she was devastated.

Oklahoma man urges breast cancer screening for men after personal diagnosis

July 6, 2017

Oklahoma man urges breast cancer screening for men after personal diagnosis

Four years ago, Anthoney Merka’s wife and daughter were trying to tickle him when his wife suddenly stopped because she thought she felt something.