Cancer Survivors
Who gets breast cancer?
October 23, 2009
Anyone can get breast cancer—women and men. But, the exact causes of breast cancer are not fully understood. Scientists have identified a number of risk factors that increase a person's chance of getting breast cancer. • Females are at greatest risk for getting breast cancer. • Women age 40 and older are at greatest risk for being diagnosed. • A small percentage of women under the age of 40 do develop breast cancer. • About 85 percent of all women diagnosed with breast cancer DO NOT have a family history. • Only about 10-15 percent of breast cancers occur because of inherited genetic traits. • Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen. • Race is not considered a factor for increased risk of breast cancer. However, rates of developing and dying from the disease differ among ethnic groups. • Women are less at risk of developing breast cancer if they eat a healthy diet and exercis.
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Breast Cancer
October 23, 2009
by Dr. Jairus T. Ibabao
Cancer is a horrifying diagnosis to hear from your physician. A disease too complicated to understan. » Full Story
Cancer is a horrifying diagnosis to hear from your physician. A disease too complicated to understan. » Full Story
Cancer Doesn’t Keep Local Women Down
October 23, 2009
You wake up in the morning. You’re feeling fine and you head for the shower, but then it all changes. » Full Story
New Cancer Therapy Introduced
October 23, 2009
Doctors are giving new hope to cancer patients at The Regional Cancer Center in Erie using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). » Full Story
Simple Tips for Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in Your Own Life
October 23, 2009
Breast cancer is a prolific disease with an estimated 192,370 new cases diagnosed this year in women and 1,910 new cases diagnosed in men, according to the National Cancer Institute. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Isadore J. Barlow
The reason I’m telling you this story is to give inspiration to somebody or to inspire someone to get tested for prostate cancer. » Full Story
The reason I’m telling you this story is to give inspiration to somebody or to inspire someone to get tested for prostate cancer. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Beverly Kehe-Rowland
Just last week as I got onto an elevator at Roswell Park Cancer Institute I noticed a woman wearing a turban and a sweatshirt with a pink ribbon on... » Full Story
Just last week as I got onto an elevator at Roswell Park Cancer Institute I noticed a woman wearing a turban and a sweatshirt with a pink ribbon on... » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Rita Garretson
In 1997, when I was 63 years of age, I was found through a mammogram to have breast cance. » Full Story
In 1997, when I was 63 years of age, I was found through a mammogram to have breast cance. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Annette Alexander
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage four.
The doctors said that my survival was very slim. » Full Story
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage four.
The doctors said that my survival was very slim. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by C. Mercedes Swanson
The year 1997 was the year I had looked forward to — retirement and more time with my growing family, my grandchildren. » Full Story
The year 1997 was the year I had looked forward to — retirement and more time with my growing family, my grandchildren. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Anne Samaritano
In September 1996, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy, then went through radiation and chemotherapy. I was cancer-free for five years. » Full Story
In September 1996, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy, then went through radiation and chemotherapy. I was cancer-free for five years. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Carol Wilcox
Well, another October is here and to me I think of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before 2006, it was just another October. » Full Story
Well, another October is here and to me I think of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before 2006, it was just another October. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Barbara Russell
The story of my encounter with breast cancer starts in a familiar way. » Full Story
The story of my encounter with breast cancer starts in a familiar way. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Sally
My cancer journey began in April 2009. After diagnosis through a mammogram followed by a biopsy, I began a series of tests for breast cancer. » Full Story
My cancer journey began in April 2009. After diagnosis through a mammogram followed by a biopsy, I began a series of tests for breast cancer. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Sandy Low
In March of 2008, after a mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy, I was told that I had breast cancer. “Probably small, probably hasn’t spread,” he sai. » Full Story
In March of 2008, after a mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy, I was told that I had breast cancer. “Probably small, probably hasn’t spread,” he sai. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Don Cederquist
My first encounter with cancer was in 1995 when it was discovered I had prostate cancer. This was determined at a routine visit to the doctor. » Full Story
My first encounter with cancer was in 1995 when it was discovered I had prostate cancer. This was determined at a routine visit to the doctor. » Full Story
Stories Of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Grace Almleaf
My name is Grace Almleaf, and since I am still alive that makes me a cancer survivor. » Full Story
My name is Grace Almleaf, and since I am still alive that makes me a cancer survivor. » Full Story
Stories of Hope
October 23, 2009
by Joyce Ormond
On Nov. 15, 2009, I will celebrate 20 years as a breast cancer survivor. I had always heard that when something tragic happens to you, it changes your life. » Full Story
On Nov. 15, 2009, I will celebrate 20 years as a breast cancer survivor. I had always heard that when something tragic happens to you, it changes your life. » Full Story
Taking Control of Post-Prostate Cancer Issues
October 23, 2009
Prostate cancer affects more than 185,000 men in the United States each year, according to the American Cancer Society. » Full Story
Think Pink on the Job and Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
October 23, 2009
One out of every eight will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. » Full Story
Who gets breast cancer?
October 23, 2009
Anyone can get breast cancer—women and men. But, the exact causes of breast cancer are not fully understood. » Full Story