Fri, Nov 20
South Bend
Pink Pack Headlines
Innovative breast cancer treatment makes reconstruction easierShe's an award-winning reporter and a familiar face to WSBT viewers. Now this former reporter wants you to know about a surgical alternative you may not be aware of. She says it is a message every woman should hear. Read more » 
'Hello Gorgeous' pampers cancer patientsSOUTH BEND — “Hello Gorgeous” is a group designed for female cancer patients in the community — patients who may not feel so gorgeous as they go through the effects of chemo, patients who need a little pampering. Read more » 
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center closing Image Recovery CenterSOUTH BEND — Budget cuts at one of the area's largest hospitals will impact breast cancer patients. Read more » 
Need is greater for this year's Secret Sisters Society Luncheon & Style ShowSOUTH BEND — Local breast cancer patients and survivors are preparing for an important event that helps women who are underinsured or without insurance still get their mammograms. Read more »
Image recovery key for breast cancer survivorsCatching breast cancer early increases your chance of surviving. Help for cancer survivors has come a long way — especially when it come to image recovery. Read more » 
Women's health goes mobileThe Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mobile Medical Unit travels around the county to offer mammograms, physicals and other women's health care. Read more » 
Breast cancer treatments more targeted, more successfulThere have been huge advances in breast cancer treatment and survival rates, with more clinical studies in the field locally right now. Surgery can be less invasive, and new drugs have fewer side effects. Read more » 
Breast cancer symptoms not always apparentThis is National Cancer Awareness Month, and the earlier you find a cancer, the better the chances of a cure. Other cancers have early symptoms to look out for, but not always breast cancer. Read more » 
Breast self-exam key in catching what mammogram may miss
 SOUTH BEND — The earlier breast cancer is detected, the better the chance of survival. Self-exams once a month are key, even if you have regular mammograms. Read more » 
Young breast cancer patients face unique challenges
Breast cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but younger women facing the disease have some unique challenges. Survival rates are lower than in post-menopausal women. They can face pregnancy after diagnosis, and some have young children at home to care for. Read more » 
Mobile mammograms back on the roadThe economy has a lot of us preoccupied these days. But that should not come at the expense of your health. We want to remind you, as we do on or near the 22nd of every month, to do your monthly breast self-exam. Read more »
Know your risk of breast-ovarian cancer syndromeEarly detection saves lives. This is even more important if you have a family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer. Studies show there is a link between the two diseases. Read more »
Despite scientific strides, early detection still the key
SOUTH BEND — Over the last 15 years, there have been big strides in the treatment of and recovery from breast cancer. Screening is even more available, digital mammography and MRIs give even better pictures of the breast, and more breast sparing surgeries are done. But despite all the scientific advancements, early detection is still the key. Read more » 
Patient navigator guides women through breast cancer journeySOUTH BEND — You've probably seen a lot of pink this month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read more » 
Unscheduled mammogram ends up saving local woman's life
SOUTH BEND — Breast exams can save lives. WSBT’s yearly campaign, Pink Pack Pals, reminds area women to do a monthly self-examination. Read more »
Secret Sisters Society style show to raise money for free mammogramsSOUTH BEND — In addition to monthly breast self-exams, women over 40 should also have an annual mammogram. But a growing number of women don't have health insurance. Read more »
Doctors catching cancer earlier with digital mammographyBreast self-exams can save lives by detecting cancer earlier. If you go in for regular mammograms, there is good news on that front, too. Mammographies are now done digitally on a computer; the old days of film are gone. Read more » 
Local breast cancer survivors prove early detection saves livesIt's estimated more than 140,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year; 40,000 will die from it. Those statistics from the National Cancer Institute are daunting, but early detection can make all the difference. Read more » |
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