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No Lump, still cancer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer is a rare and aggressive threat
Read full article: No Lump, still cancer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer is a rare and aggressive threatOctober is widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but, many don't know about the rare and aggressive Inflammatory Breast Cancer or IBC. We're zeroing in on the statistics and hearing from survivors who beat the odds.
These tips will help you at your next mammogram
Read full article: These tips will help you at your next mammogramOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which emphasizes the importance of incorporating mammograms into one’s yearly health regimen. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Kenny Sam, a Breast Radiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, who shared insights on the correct approach to mammography. The discussion is rich with valuable information, from whether to forego deodorant on the day of the test to the best attire and the optimal time of the month to schedule a mammogram.
Houston nonprofit hosts pink soirée to provide mammograms for underserved women
Read full article: Houston nonprofit hosts pink soirée to provide mammograms for underserved womenSurviveHER, a Houston-based nonprofit founded by breast cancer survivor Lyndsay Levingston, is hosting its fourth annual SurviveHER Soirée, Pink Night Out, to raise $75,000 for lifesaving breast health services for underserved women.
Understanding breast cancer risk factors, and answering other questions Houstonians might have
Read full article: Understanding breast cancer risk factors, and answering other questions Houstonians might haveThis year alone, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer but there is hope: early detection is key to increase survival chances.
Hotel ZaZa in Memorial City goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Hotel ZaZa in Memorial City goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthHotel ZaZa will be holding an event Wednesday afternoon for "Love On The Lawn" where the grass will be transformed with pink frills and fancy displays to support breast cancer awareness.
Nonprofit Pretty Girls with Cancer holds bike ride to raise awareness about the disease
Read full article: Nonprofit Pretty Girls with Cancer holds bike ride to raise awareness about the diseaseDozens of people showed up to Bar 5015 in Houston on Saturday for a bike ride to raise awareness about breast cancer and liver cancer.
Ways to give back and support ‘The Rose’ during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Ways to give back and support ‘The Rose’ during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthTake a look at the many ways you can help support ‘The Rose’ and their mission to save lives with breast health services, especially during the month of October -- which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer awareness events happening in the Houston area: Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Breast cancer awareness events happening in the Houston area: Here’s what you need to knowHere are some events in the Houston area you can attend to learn more about breast cancer and help fundraise for those fighting the disease.
Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and Outreach
Read full article: Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and OutreachKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are spotlighting The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Boardwalk at Towne Lake lights up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: The Boardwalk at Towne Lake lights up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthA northwest Houston shopping, dining and entertainment destination will be bathed in brilliant pink lights throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods
Read full article: VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring WoodsOn October 14th, the Cypress Creek Cougars took on the Spring Woods Tigers at Darrell Tully Stadium. The Cougars held a lead, finishing the game with a score of 60-20. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both teams showed their support with pink ribbons, poms, and shirts. After selling pink shoe laces, Spring Woods donated $1,000 in honor of Amy Ellingson, a faculty member and breast cancer survivor, to the Rose Center for Breast Health Excellence.
Young women are facing breast cancer diagnosis before mammograms are recommended
Read full article: Young women are facing breast cancer diagnosis before mammograms are recommendedHOUSTON – We are coming to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year there are two former KPRC 2 employees impacted by aggressive forms of the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most breast cancers are found in women 50-years-old and older. Black women, some Jewish women and those with a family history carry more risk factors for complications. Lyndsay’s storyFormer KPRC reporter, Lyndsay Levingston Christian, was only 37 when she got triple-negative breast cancer. Now to help other women facing a young diagnosis, she started an organization called Surthriver.
Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3
Read full article: Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and a leading cause of death among women? Studies have suggested that breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk. "I had brought my hand pump and I just decided to go for it. "It takes a little bit of work with the hand pump, and my legs were very tired.