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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

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

Thousands make strides against breast cancer

Waves of pink washed over Jones Beach State Park last Sunday during Making Strides of Long Island — a walk designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have died and raise money for the American Cancer Society. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/18/16

Making strides for a cause in Wantagh-Seaford

Lisa Nessler, a MacArthur High School social studies teacher, said that members of her varsity cheerleading team take on many community-service projects annually. more

By Julie Mansmann and Rebecca Anderson | 10/11/16

The Survivor Lap began at Seaford Relay for Life around the high school track with, from left, Carol Osa, a survivor for five years; Fern Akrish, the child of a survivor; Terry Gough, the survivor speaker; Lynn Biggiani (two years); and Carol Ross (one year).

Seaford continues the fight against cancer

Seaford’s fifth annual Relay for Life took place on June 11 at Seaford High School. The event raised more than $29,000 for the American Cancer Society. About 200 people attended, with 117 participating in the walk on 24 different teams. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

The Relay For Life walk will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Seaford High School.

Seaford ready to walk for a cure

For many cancer survivors and those battling the disease, wearing purple signifies empowerment and strength. An expected 200 people will be attending the fifth annual Relay For Life event in all shades of purple on Saturday, June 11 at Seaford High School. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/1/16

Lead Co-Chair Denise Goban had fun at the Relay For Life Kickoff event.

Relay For Life kicks off in Seaford

Relay for Life held its kickoff event on March 24 at Runyon’s restaurant in Seaford for those interested in walking for the cause. The kickoff, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, helped to gain momentum for the event later this year. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/5/16

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