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A group walked laps around the Baldwin High School track on Jan. 9 to take the “First Lap” of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to support cancer research.
Walking laps in Baldwin to support Relay for Life, cancer research
A few people made their way around the tracks of Baldwin High School last Saturday to take the “First Lap” to support the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Relay for … more
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Baldwin residents Abby and Miguel Melendez, who are both cancer survivors and volunteers for the American Cancer Society, helped organize this year’s virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin.
Experiencing the first virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin
The coronavirus pandemic wasn’t stopping a group of people set out to make a difference. The Relay for Life of Baldwin took place on Aug. 22, but this time, virtually. The Baldwin community … more
My colonoscopy: not the ordeal I dreaded
The doctor wished me a good sleep. Then I blacked out. I awoke a half-hour later, but it felt as if only seconds had passed. I couldn’t open my eyes. It was if they were . . . more
Local residents took part in the “First Lap” in association with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on Jan. 4.
Walking a lap in Baldwin for a cause
A group of people turned out for the “First Lap” around the Baldwin High School track on the foggy morning of Jan. 4 to support cancer research. The event is associated with Relay for … more
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Making strides against breast cancer on L.I.
There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . . more
Stacey Sager, an “Eyewitness News” reporter, recently served as the emcee for a breakfast in Woodbury to kick off preparations for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 21. The walk is the largest such fundraiser in the country, with tens of thousands of participants each year.
Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach set for Oct. 21
Stacey Sager was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 1990s, at age 30. She fought the disease, undergoing a double mastectomy, and survived. She reported in 1999 on her diagnosis and treatment … more
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Christine Hodyl, DO, FACS
Q: Can Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?
A: No, using deodorants or antiperspirants does not increase your risk of breast cancer. Claims linking deodorant/antiperspirant use and breast cancer have been around for many years. The theory … more
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This month, let’s all join the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer has killed far too many of our wives, mothers, sisters and friends. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., after lung cancer, and . . . more
JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.
More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer
According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more
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Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer
Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more
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