Lizzi said she and her family were able to find happiness through the American Cancer Society Hope Club.
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and we had a chance to visit ‘Ohana, Memorial’s Mammography Center to learn how they’re raising awareness about breast cancer prevention in Yakima.
It’s the ideal pairing; you can buy those beauty bits, while knowing a percentage of your money is going to a good cause. Did you know the state of Ohio ranks fourth in the country for women who die from breast cancer? “Radiologist Dr. Shannon Glass” from UT Health Northeast said fat cells produce estrogen and those with more estrogen are at a higher risk of breast cancer.
“I wanted to choose this song “Beautiful” to give back to the organization because the song, I think, is a lovely message that all women are attractive”, said Walker.
The Capital District Transportation Authority is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to spread awareness about preventative breast cancer screenings.
“It is important to get an early appointment with a GP to discuss any worrying symptoms”.
Between 2014 to 2015, Links for Life helped fund a total of 163 mammograms, 385 wig fittings and 303 women attended their support groups.
“Again, the surgical techniques for reconstruction are improving all the time, so this is another great positive for breast cancer patients”.
Power of Pink aims to inform women, and men, about the risk factors and warning signs of breast cancer and the importance of early detection through self-exam and mammography.
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The Colts will provide a full day of pampering for 10 lucky women who are now battling breast cancer or who are survivors of the disease.
