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Mammography van coming to Elmont Oct. 23
Female residents of Franklin Square and Elmont are eligible to schedule appointments at a mobile mammography van that will be outside local bowling alley Dani’s Strike Zone, at 20 Village Ave. in Elmont, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23. more
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At five-and-a-half months pregnant, Margaret Elenis found out her breast cancer had spread to her bones, lungs and liver.
Franklin Square community raises money for mother with breast cancer
In just two days, an online fundraiser to help a Franklin Square mother with her cancer treatment had surpassed its goal of $100,000. “It has been such an emotional rollercoaster, and these … more
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Theresa and Brody Kuenzler said they are fighting for Brody, who is in remission for bone cancer. They were with Sparky the Dragon, the Islanders’ mascot.
Cancer patients get personal tour of the Belmont arena
Six young cancer patients and their parents treaded through mud and braved high winds on Monday to get their first glimpses of the future UBS Arena at Belmont Park, as part of the National Hockey … more
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Clockwise from top right: Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Karla Waldron, executive director of Mondays at Racine Cancer Center; Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery at Northwell Health; Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition and Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment discussed breast cancer causes, treatments and supports on Long Island during a Herald Inside LI webinar on Oct. 20.
Webinar educates about breast cancer on Long Island
Three women embedded in the world of treatment and support for breast cancer patients, as well as an environmental advocate, spoke on the latest Herald Inside LI panel, a weekly webinar series on important topics impacting Long Islanders. more
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Breast screening is still a must, despite pandemic
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
RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. more
No need to fear cancer surgery, despite the pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, public health officials made the careful decision to cancel elective surgeries across the region, including some cancer procedures. But now it’s critical that cancer patients feel confident to resume the care they need. more
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A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency map of Elmont with sources of pollution. Green squares represent hazardous waste, and dark blue represent sources of air pollution. The brown square is the Superfund site.
Elmont continues to face high cancer rates
The number of Nassau County residents getting routine tests for breast, cervix and colon cancer has decreased by more than 86 percent during the coronavirus pandemic, County Executive Laura Curran … more
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Carol Hrbek, center, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in January. A GoFundMe page was set up in June for her family, Nick, Frank and Samantha.
Elmont community members raise money for family
After her father succumbed to cancer in December, Carol Hrbek, 55, went to her doctor and discovered that she had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is now “pretty much bedridden,” her … more
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Check for colon cancer, and stay in the pink
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Another month, another issue I have to think about. Yes, it is, and we’re hoping you pay close attention. more
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