Last Sundays Ride non-profit empowers women through mountain biking in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – Last Sundays Ride is a newly created non-profit organization that’s all about mountain biking and women empowerment. On the last…
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After breast cancer, El Paso mom encounters multiple health risks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sometimes, overcoming breast cancer doesn’t mark the end of the fight. For Iran Rios, it marked the beginning of…
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Hospital CEO gets mammogram, invites ABC-7 to document screening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This year, National Mammography Day falls on Friday, Oct. 21. To raise awareness about the importance of the breast…
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“I’m Enjoying My Life:” Breast Cancer Survivor Turns to Running
EL PASO, Texas — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ABC-7 is profiling women who survived the battle with the disease. Isabel Muñoz…
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Stand with Estela Casas 5K Fun Run was a huge success
EL PASO, Texas – On Saturday morning, hundreds of locals gathered at Ascarate Park for the Stand with Estela Casas 5K Fun Run. Runners, walkers,…
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‘Cancer Be Glammed’ co-founder shares holiday fashion tips for cancer warriors
EL PASO, Texas — Trying to celebrate the holidays can be difficult for cancer patients. Lisa Lurie, “Cancer Be Glammed” co-founder and cancer…
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El Paso breast cancer survivor credits faith, fighting spirit and non-profit’s treatment support
EL PASO, Texas — When Elin Rios was diagnosed with breast cancer, her life was forever changed, and her faith in God motivated her to keep fighting.…
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Cancer Consortium comes to the aid of El Paso breast cancer patient without insurance
EL PASO, Texas – When Alicia Vasquez was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was determined to fight her fight. “I wanted not to be afraid I wanted to…
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Survivor credits El Paso Baptist Clinic, Albertsons Foundation for help to overcome breast cancer
EL PASO, Texas — The month of October is widely known as National Breast Cancer Awareness month and ABC-7 is bringing you the story of an El…
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Common Mammography Myths
Thanks to raised awareness about breast cancer, most women today understand that mammograms are an important tool for monitoring and protecting their…
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Cancer survivors: Care for your body after treatment
These simple steps can improve your quality of life, smoothing your transition into…
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How to help your partner through her breast cancer diagnosis
When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, his or her family and friends become…
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I have breast cancer: Now what?
After coping with the initial diagnosis and gathering support from your loved ones, there are questions you should ask your cancer-care…
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Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
Many factors can influence decisions about chemotherapy and…
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Why pink? History of the breast cancer ribbon
How did the pink ribbon come to be the symbol of breast…
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Have you seen a pink taxi in Houston? Meet the woman behind the wheel
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Every once in a while, opportunities present themselves to help a neighbor in need. The next time that happens, will you rise…
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El Paso Zoo holds memorial event for beloved elephant Juno
El PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo hosted a memorial event Saturday for its beloved Asian elephant Juno, who died of breast cancer last…
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El Paso Zoo’s beloved elephant ‘Juno’ dies after cancer battle
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo’s beloved 53-year-old Asian elephant, Juno, has died after a more than 4-year battle with a rare occurrence of…
Continue Reading El Paso Zoo’s beloved elephant ‘Juno’ recovering after successful breast cancer surgery
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo’s beloved 54-year-old Asian elephant, Juno, is recovering after the removal of a malignant mass in her right…
Continue Reading El Paso Zoo elephant ‘Juno’ to undergo complex breast cancer surgery aimed at saving her life
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Zoo elephant who has waged a courageous battle for four years against an unusual cancer will now undergo complex…
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