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Breast Cancer
October 2, 2012
Breast Cancer Tab 2012
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Mammograms save lives, but have weakness
Breast cancer screening for women over 50 saves lives, an independent panel in Britain has concluded, confirming findings in U.S. and other studies.
But that screening comes with a cost: The review found that for every life saved, roughly three other women were overdiagnosed, meaning they were unnecessarily treated for a cancer that would never have threatened their lives. -
Bout with breast cancer changes priorities for Portage survivor
Too many people live their lives and never stop to appreciate the simple things – a bonus summer day during a non-summer season, a tiny little hand resting in the grip of adult fingers, or the sweet sound of laughter from family and friends.
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‘It was a miracle’: Woman credits God when cancer discovered during unrelated test
Erma and Joe Cogan were ready to embrace their retirement in 2010.
The West Providence Township couple had purchased a camper and headed out on a three-month tour of the country. -
Love of family fuels mom’s fight
There was no place in Roxane Hogue’s life for cancer. As a wife, mother of four and career woman, she didn’t have time to engage in a battle against the life-threatening disease. But when her doctor told her she had breast cancer, time stopped.
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Friends fight cancer together
Two longtime friends in Wilmore shared much throughout their lives, including battles with breast cancer.
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Celebrating life: Event pays tribute to breast-cancer survivors
When Roxane Hogue learned she had breast cancer in November, she kept the news a secret.
Fearing talk would put undue stress on her four children, Hogue decided she’d rather fight it silently. -
Teacher vigilant after genetics lesson: Breast cancer can strike any family member
Teacher Marie Olshefski learned that heredity plays a major role in breast cancer prevention and detection.
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Faith got woman through ordeal
The ache in Cathy Fleegle’s breast didn’t worry her much at first.
Sure, she thought about cancer. At 56, she’d had seven or eight biopsies and knew the risks. But she’d heard people say that cancer didn’t hurt, so she decided it must be something else. -
Survivor turns to inner strength
As a makeup artist and beautician, Melissa Lovejoy of Indiana enjoys helping women look their best.
But when breast cancer and its subsequent treatments left her bald, she didn’t much care. -
Annual screenings urged
Women in rural areas of Cambria and Somerset counties can get their annual mammograms close to home, and be confident they will have the latest technology read by experts in a premier radiology organization.
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