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Bagel Biz owners Jay and Linda Gold, of Merrick, organized the fundraiser at their East Meadow shop.

Selling bagels for breast cancer awareness

Bagel Biz, located on Front Street in East Meadow, held a fundraiser last Saturday to raise money for breast cancer awareness. more

By David Weingrad | 10/24/12

This month the focus is on breast cancer

Nassau County has one of the nation’s highest rates of breast cancer, and more than 1,200 women in the county were diagnosed with the disease from 2004 to 2008, according to the State Department of Health’s New York State Cancer Registry. more

10/11/12

Party in Pink

Ladies in pink headed to Eisenhower Park on Sept. 29 to participate in the first annual Party in Pink Zumbathon charity event that benefitted Susan G. Komen for the Cure. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/5/12

Remembering a friend lost to breast cancer

Thanks to the generosity of the East Meadow Herald, I am humbled to have opportunities to write about breast cancer awareness, and I am grateful that this year is no different. more

By: Lauren Lev | 10/5/12

Good to be here. Good to be anywhere.

Now, suddenly, it’s almost summer. This morning I woke up to the song of birds in the backyard and the buzzing of carpenter bees dive-bombing the wooden decks and railings. more

5/31/12

Joanne Panetta and Christine Tanahey smiled brightly.

Callahan’s hosts green breast cancer fundraiser

Pub owner Mike Callahan was a gracious host to locals who took part in the unique opportunity to raise money for breast cancer while celebrating their Irish roots. more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/23/12

Komen misstep alienates many supporters

The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I turned to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website. more

2/9/12

Jamie Hick, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, smiles for a picture with her 1-year-old son, Brandon.

Locals to host breast cancer fundraiser

Longtime East Meadow residents Robert and Marcia Levine are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 20 for their niece, Jamie Hick, who was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in May 2011. more

Shannon Koehle | 11/10/11

October focus: healthy breasts

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to all women to schedule an annual mammogram, which is particularly important on Long Island, where women are diagnosed with the disease more often than the national average. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/21/11

October surprise, a game-changing moment

I am nothing if not trendy. On Oct. 7, I underwent surgery for breast cancer following a diagnosis two weeks earlier. It is, after all, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I wouldn’t think of having cancer any other time of the year. more

10/20/11

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