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Breast Cancer Awareness

Researchers launch next step in preventative breast cancer vaccine

Melanie Lawson joins us to share some information on how Cleveland Clinic researchers have launched the next step in a preventative breast cancer vaccine.

Compound fights triple-negative breast cancer: Medicine’s next big thing?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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.

Breast cancer in men

Although most cases of breast cancer happen in women, men can get it too. We take a look at a young man who was shocked to learn that a small lump on his chest was much more.

Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3

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

Why are breast self-exams so important?

As important as mammograms are in detecting breast cancer, self-exams are just as vital for early detection.

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

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?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: There is a new diagnosis every 2 minutes

Approximately 30-percent of all new cancer cases diagnosed in women this year will be breast cancer. That's according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which estimates there's a new diagnosis every two minutes. Doctor Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us.

5 myths about breast cancer

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

Breast cancer awareness

One in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. This month, we're making sure you know when to get tested and how to monitor for breast cancer. Dr. Shalha Masood is joining us right now to discuss breast cancer and the signs that you may have it.

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.

Nursery rhyme recast as reminder of breast exam importance

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

Debunking myths about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to educate yourself about the disease. However, there are many myths about the disease which we are going to debunk.

How does age play a role in breast cancer risk?

Many of us are aware that genetics can play a big role in the risk of getting breast cancer, but age is also a factor.

Breast cancer affects men, as well, and with higher mortality rates

Breast cancer awareness is abundant, as it well should be, but what we don't talk about often enough is breast cancer in men.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Bharti Jasra of UF Health joins us to discuss what treatment options are available for patients and when a patient can avoid surgery.

5 facts to know about breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What is metastatic breast cancer?

Flagler County officials ‘RISE’ up to show their support for breast cancer with custom patrol vehicles

What are the stages of breast cancer?

The specifics of each stage of breast cancer.

The sooner, the better: Glynn County offers free mammograms in efforts to spread breast cancer awareness

Pinktober has arrived, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Cancer 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?

The story behind the breast cancer pink ribbon

By now, it's safe to assume most people know: You see a pink ribbon and you immediately think of breast cancer awareness.

‘A godsend’: Rose’s House for breast cancer warriors helps first ‘grateful’ guest through major post-op recovery

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributes

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

‘Be your own best advocate’: News4Jax reporter recounts health scare

Ashley Harding, a seasoned reporter on The Morning Show, had heard about and covered stories involving young women diagnosed with breast cancer, so she couldn't help but worry when she found a small lump the size of a BB during a breast self-exam three years ago.