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Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For information on the disease, interactives and how to donate to the cause, check out our Breast Cancer section. Full Story ››
VIDEO: Watch Personal Interviews With Breast Cancer Survivors Sissy Blanchard | Sherlean Lee | Marci Kelly | Terlisa Faye Sheppard | Jennifer Humphries | Linda Ochs

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Race For The Cure

The Race For the Cure raises money and awareness for breast cancer research. This year's event was held at UCF.(10/25/09)

Interview with breast cancer survivor and Channel Nine anchor Vanessa Echols.(10/25/09)

One woman fights cancer by changing her lifestyle. (10/23/09)

Each year, more than 1,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. Here's one man's story of survival!

This year alone, more than 190,000 women and 1,000 men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Recent Stories

Women in developing countries may avoid breast cancer checks because a diagnosis could cost them their families. Full Story ››


Women with more breast tissue may need more therapy than just a lumpectomy, according to researchers. Full Story ››


Plastic Surgeon Should Be On Cancer Team
Friends' Support Can Help Cancer Patients
University Uses 'Ta-Tas' To Raise Money

Interactives

Follow along as a young woman visits doctors for tests on a painful and scary spot in her breast. Full Story ››
Breast Cancer Stories