The number of women opting to have the preventive procedure has increased by an estimated 50 percent in recent years, experts say.
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Local doctor discusses double mastectomy and breast cancer
Dr. Jim Pellicane, Director of Breast Oncology for the Bon Secours Cancer Institute, speaks to CBS 6 about double mastectomy’s and breast cancer.
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Buddy Check: Future of cancer treatment
Test helps patients avoid chemo, effects
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Buddy Check 6: Breast cancer survival rates not improving for some
That’s because they’re more likely to be diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of breast cancer called Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
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Planning a living will for you or your love ones
VCU Oncologist Dr. Laurie Lyckholm say creating a living will or medical directive helps your family make the right decisions and speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself.
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Mother, daughter test positive for breast cancer gene
Kaity Kasper and her mother Debbie are cancer survivors.
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Local researcher tests device to relieve chemotherapy side-effects
Chemotherapy is a life-saving treatment, but in the process you can lose your hair, feel nauseous, and depressed.
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Breast cancer victim leaves behind electronic love notes
Lisa’s Story is the funny and inspiring emails written by local writer Lisa Thalhimer as she fought a very aggressive form of breast cancer.
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Study touts breast cancer drug as way to beat disease
British researchers have found taking the drug tamoxifen for a longer period of time could have big benefits.
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Buddy Check 6 / Health
BUDDY CHECK 6: Menopause treatment linked to breast cancer
A study in 2002 raised questions about HRT and an increased risk for breast cancer. Seventy percent of breast cancers are fed by estrogen.
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House for breast cancer survivors opens in Jackson Ward
The Central Virginia Chapter of the The Sisters Network, Inc. held the grand opening for their new sister house located in the city’s historic Jackson Ward neighborhood Friday afternoon.
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BUDDY CHECK 6: Breast cancer survivors offer unique show-n-tell to help patients
It’s called National Reconstruction Awareness Day or National BRA Day.
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BUDDY CHECK 6: Longer lifespan makes self-health care crucial for women
Time is the enemy when it comes to diseases, like breast cancer, that can cut your life short.
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