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A famed journalist enlightens us on cancer reporting
It’s rare that you get the chance to meet your professional heroes, so when one of mine recently came to Hofstra . . . more
Lois Mitchell, left, Sharon Sheppard and Kathy Baxley in front of the NUMC Mammography Van at the MLK Center.
Frasada raises funds for childhood cancer research
Frasada Salon and Day Spa in Oceanside kicked off its month-long “Cut-a-thon” to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Children’s Health Initiative and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The effort began in September and will wind down Oct. 27. more
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Becoming the expert in your own disease
It’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. more
The sharp decline in mammograms is worrying
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
Triplets Jesee, James and Jenee Sarisky walked their dogs in the Maurer Foundation’s inaugural Pink Ribbon Walk/Run, a virtual event to raise money for the organization.
Maurer Foundation caps off month of fundraising for breast cancer education
Throughout October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Oceanside resident Susan Samaroo and her team at the Maurer Foundation have been working to fund their breast cancer education programs, which they said they believe save lives. more
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Clockwise from top right: Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Karla Waldron, executive director of Mondays at Racine Cancer Center; Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery at Northwell Health; Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition and Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment discussed breast cancer causes, treatments and supports on Long Island during a Herald Inside LI webinar on Oct. 20.
Webinar educates about breast cancer on Long Island
Three women embedded in the world of treatment and support for breast cancer patients, as well as an environmental advocate, spoke on the latest Herald Inside LI panel, a weekly webinar series on important topics impacting Long Islanders. more
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Breast screening is still a must, despite pandemic
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
RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. more
No need to fear cancer surgery, despite the pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, public health officials made the careful decision to cancel elective surgeries across the region, including some cancer procedures. But now it’s critical that cancer patients feel confident to resume the care they need. more
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Check for colon cancer, and stay in the pink
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Another month, another issue I have to think about. Yes, it is, and we’re hoping you pay close attention. more
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