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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

Organizers from the American cancer society said that 65,000 people took part in the annual Making Strides Walk, raising more than $2.7 million.

Thinking pink

An estimated crowd of 65,000 people clad in pink raised $2.7 million for breast cancer research and awareness on Oct. 18 at Jones Beach in the annual Making Strides of Long Island Walk. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/20/15

MacArthur High School volleyball players made a poster to survivors of breast cancer, those currently battling the disease, as well as those who died from it, for the annual Dig Pink volleyball game on Oct. 15.

MacArthur goes pink for a cause

The MacArthur High School volleyball team hosted its annual Dig Pink event on Thursday to help raise awareness for breast cancer. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/20/15

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

Troop 3081 Leader Kim Brown and her Daisies formed Team Harbor, which attended the Seaford Relay for Life last Saturday afternoon to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Seaford honors cancer victims, survivors

Seaford held its fourth annual Relay for Life at the high school on June 6. Relay for Life is the top fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and more than four million people participate in the event nationwide, collectively raising about $400 million. more

By Matthew Rachek | 6/10/15

The Fourth annual Relay for Life of Seaford is June 6 at the high school.

Relay for Life coming to Seaford

Battling cancer is a never-ending team effort. For one day, the Seaford community will join the race to fight the disease by raising awareness and funds. more

By Matthew Rachek | 6/2/15

The U.S.'s most deadly cancer

Quick: What’s the most common form of cancer? more

11/20/14

Myths — and truths — about breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to gauge your awareness. Are the following statements true or false? more

10/9/14

Football players should wear black and blue

Do we really want to see the bruisers of the NFL play for pink? As Breast Cancer Awareness month begins . . . more

9/25/14

Rose-Marie Snyder and her mother Regina.

Bowling against cancer

By Michael Ganci mganci@liherald.com Rose-Marie Snyder’s grandfather died in 2005 when she was seven years old, but she continues to honor his memory. Snyder will host the third annual … more

By Michael Ganci | 4/15/14

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