When it comes to health—yours and your loved ones'— the power of knowledge can translate into saved lives. That is why we have teamed up with Roswell Park Cancer Institute to raise awareness about breast cancer through the "Double Check 2" empowerment initiative. Our goal is to make sure that all women understand their risk for the disease and the options available to them, and to encourage them to get a second opinion in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis. We'll also highlight the productive, exciting things breast cancer survivors are doing in our community.
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2:32 AM, Dec 23, 2011
They are called Therapy Dogs and they're some of the most popular faces at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
9:24 PM, Dec 15, 2011
For many women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, as soon as they have a mastectomy, thoughts of the reconstruction process start.
12:42 AM, Nov 29, 2011
BUFFALO, NY -- The Double Check Two Series focuses on innovations in the detection and treatment of breast cancer. But two local women are responsible for a different kind of treatment for breast cancer patients... one that involves kindness.
5:56 PM, Oct 27, 2011
You've no doubt seen a lot of pink this month for breast cancer awareness. And although the message is getting out there, it turns out there is still a lot of work to be done.
7:18 PM, Oct 20, 2011
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment is without a doubt challenging. Many patients say spirituality can be a tremendous help to getting them through the ordeal.
6:01 PM, Oct 13, 2011
Metastatic Breast Cancer is also known as stage four breast cancer, the most serious kind.
5:56 PM, Oct 7, 2011
There is good news and bad news when we look at the statistics regarding breast cancer. That's because mammography is so good at catching breast cancer in its early stages when much can be done to not only treat it, but also cure the disease.
11:53 PM, Jun 30, 2011
Last October, Barbara Bartholomew got her annual mammogram and was told she had breast cancer. She said her experience working in the Niagara County Health Department taught her that getting a second opinion is important.
7:45 PM, Jun 27, 2011
Robert Eberhardt will ride more than 60 miles Saturday for the Ride for Roswell to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
6:37 PM, Jun 23, 2011
They say knowledge is power. That's especially true for women when they're first diagnosed with breast cancer.
10:36 PM, Jun 20, 2011
When it comes to breast cancer, survivorship means more than just finishing treatment or even being cancer free.
5:50 PM, Jun 9, 2011
Radiation treatment is often used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells in the breast area. It's also known as radio therapy.
6:54 PM, May 19, 2011
When it comes to breast cancer, patients have several treatment options. But with those options can come some pretty uncomfortable side effects.
10:40 PM, May 12, 2011
Many patients find yoga to be a good option for staying active.
2:21 PM, May 5, 2011
Buffalo's Kevin Guest House provides families of cancer patients a home away from home while their loved ones get the care they need.
5:17 PM, Apr 8, 2011
The diagnosis of a HER-2 positive breast cancer used to carry a grim prognosis. But the success of the drug Herceptin for treating women immediately after their surgery has had remarkable results.
4:58 PM, Apr 8, 2011
One of the many challenges that go along with cancer, is deciding how to tell family members and loved ones about your diagnosis.
5:01 PM, Mar 25, 2011
ORCHARD PARK, NY-- A group of students at Orchard Park High School have joined forces in the fight against cancer.
5:54 PM, Mar 18, 2011
Just imagine how hard it would be to battle breast cancer and beat it and then have it come back years later.
6:37 PM, Mar 11, 2011
All relationships are complicated. Now imagine finding out your girlfriend has breast cancer. It turned out to be a true test of love for a local couple.
7:23 PM, Feb 25, 2011
You could say cancer survivors are all in the same boat. And that's especially true for a group of women who are battling breast and other types of cancer.
9:13 PM, Feb 17, 2011
BUFFALO, NY-- A breast cancer diagnosis can put an incredible strain on even the strongest of marriages. It is critical that patients have a supportive partner who helps meet their physical as well as emotional needs.
12:57 AM, Feb 16, 2011
It's not a form of breast cancer you hear a lot about but it's one every woman needs to be aware of. Inflammatory breast cancer is the kind that a woman is most likely to find on her own.
10:53 AM, Feb 8, 2011
For years, the Breast Cancer Network of Western New York moved from church halls to private homes to college campuses. Now thanks to a generous benefactor, they have a permanent home called Bella Moglie, a facility named in honor of a local businesswoman who battled metastatic breast cancer.
6:52 PM, Jan 27, 2011
You won't find two more loving and supportive sisters than Patricia Stewart and Barbara Brown. When each sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, just a little over two years apart, it began a journey of support and compassion that could be a model for what any person battling breast cancer could want.
1:38 AM, Jan 21, 2011
BUFFALO, NY-- It's important for every woman to know her risk for breast cancer and her family history. But women should also know about another link with a different type of cancer.
7:24 PM, Jan 13, 2011
For the past several months, we've been telling you about the latest research and innovations in breast cancer diagnostics and treatment. And that's left many people wondering whether there is a high incidence of breast cancer in Western New York?
1:00 AM, Jan 6, 2011
BUFFALO, NY-- Many women have no idea what their risk is for developing breast cancer. But after undergoing a risk assessent evaluation at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, women at low, moderate and high risk can take part in a prevention program suited to their needs.
7:17 PM, Dec 30, 2010
BUFFALO, NY-- It's a major concern for women diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age: will getting pregnant cause my cancer to return? And will my fertility be affected by the chemotherapy and radiation I received as part of my treatment?
6:54 PM, Dec 22, 2010
It's a common misconception about women who have survived breast cancer: becoming pregnant could be physically dangerous, or even cause cancer to recur. It turns out that's not true.