Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the…
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Breast cancer chemoprevention: Medicines that reduce breast cancer risk
If you’re at high risk of breast cancer, you may be able to improve your odds of staying cancer-free by taking certain medicines, an approach known…
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New boutique offers support, resources for El Pasoans battling breast cancer
EL PASO, Texas — This year, more than 277,000 American women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. As of this week, there’s a new…
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Staying Strong: Family puts on parade for breast cancer patient starting chemo therapy
EL PASO, Texas — This past Easter Sunday, one El Paso family decided to surprise their mom with a social-distancing parade. It was all to show their…
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Breast cancer survivor’s website offers knowledge, support and comfort for cancer patients
EL PASO, Texas — It’s the 7th of the month, our monthly reminder, sponsored by El Paso Electric, for everyone to keep abreast of their health.…
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Sunland Park celebrates ‘Pink Day at the Races’
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Sunland Park saw countless jockeys, t-shirts and an entire racetrack painted in pink on Saturday. “I’m a breast cancer…
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Early detection is key for breast cancer; women urged to get yearly mammograms
EL PASO, Texas — According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. ABC-7 continues to sponsor an…
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Sign up for ABC-7’s ‘Keep Abreast’ e-mail campaign
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. While there are more than three…
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Scientists make ‘exciting’ advancement in certain breast cancer drugs
Two new drugs for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer were tested in separate studies, and scientists say they’ve made progress in the…
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Hidden scar surgery can help breast cancer survivors with image and confidence
Each year, approximately 253,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer that requires surgery. Many women are unaware of all the surgical options…
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Journalist diagnosed with breast cancer after live-streaming mammogram
Click here for updates on this story Oklahoma City, OK (KFOR) — I turned 40 years old last year, and I felt great. I…
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Should women younger than age 45 get a mammogram?
The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 45 and older get an annual mammogram. But there is new thinking that women younger than 45…
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El Paso Zoo elephant ‘Juno’ undergoes successful breast cancer treatment
EL PASO, Texas — Juno the elephant has successfully completed her fourth breast cancer treatment procedure. The El Paso Zoo said Monday that the…
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American Cancer Society launches investigation into El Paso’s ‘Riding For Boobs’ charity
The American Cancer Society has banned an El Paso area charity, “Riding for Boobs,” from using its logo as there are questions about the…
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Girl raises thousands of dollars for breast cancer research by selling pink lemonade
After her mother was diagnosed with cancer, 7-year-old- Brynne Rhodes started raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by selling pink…
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El Paso Zoo elephant ‘Juno’ wages courageous battle against cancer
Animals suffer many of the diseases humans do. Breast cancer is one of them and like in humans, it can come back. As part of breast cancer awareness…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 ways to prevent and detect the deadly disease
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the second most common cancer in women, with the…
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Experimental prostate cancer therapy delays disease in ‘landmark’ trial
An experimental prostate cancer therapy may change the way patients are treated for the second-deadliest cancer in men. In a “landmark”…
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A police department paints a patrol car pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1, the Albuquerque Police Department is showing its support by painting a new patrol car bright…
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