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Cedarhurst resident Kacie Mulligan, the assistant golf pro at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club shot her last putt during her golfing marathon fundraiser.

Lawrence assistant golf pro shoots for donations

Kevin Mulligan put a golf club into the hands of his daughter, Kacie, and her year older brother, Brian, as youngsters and whether playing golf for business, competitively or recreation the very visible tools of the sport have rarely left their grips. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/20/20

My colonoscopy: not the ordeal I dreaded

The doctor wished me a good sleep. Then I blacked out. I awoke a half-hour later, but it felt as if only seconds had passed. I couldn’t open my eyes. It was if they were . . . more

1/17/20

Making strides against breast cancer on L.I.

There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . . more

10/5/18

Stacey Sager, an “Eyewitness News” reporter, recently served as the emcee for a breakfast in Woodbury to kick off preparations for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 21. The walk is the largest such fundraiser in the country, with tens of thousands of participants each year.

Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach set for Oct. 21

Stacey Sager was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 1990s, at age 30. She fought the disease, undergoing a double mastectomy, and survived. She reported in 1999 on her diagnosis and treatment … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/7/18

Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Helping Hands Club hosted a Relay for Life on April 28. Third from right is Allison Siegel, who wrote this week’s LWA Antics column, with fellow club members.

Relaying the impact of cancer at Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Cancer: a six-letter word with more meaning than any of us can conceive. In one-way or another, cancer has touched all of our lives. more

By Allison Siegel | 5/3/18

Q: Can Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?

A: No, using deodorants or antiperspirants does not increase your risk of breast cancer. Claims linking deodorant/antiperspirant use and breast cancer have been around for many years. The theory … more

By Christine Hodyl, DO, FACS | 11/20/17

This month, let’s all join the fight against breast cancer

Breast cancer has killed far too many of our wives, mothers, sisters and friends. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., after lung cancer, and . . . more

10/12/17

University of Albany senior Habeeb Famuyide was one of 248 State University of New York students who received the prestigious Chancellor’s Award. At the ceremony were SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, and James R. Stellar, Albany’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

Moving toward a vision of future success

One of this year’s winners of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence has become a mentor to his peers after being motivated by a senior he met in his freshman year at the University of Albany. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/4/16

JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.

More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer

According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/15

Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer

Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more

10/7/15

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