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Dr. Christine Hodyl feels women should have more screenings, not less.
New mammogram guidelines cause confusion
Changes in recommended guidelines on when and how often women should have mammograms have both doctors and patients confused. The U. S. Preventative Services Task Force, a panel of experts … more
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This creation by Frances Cuomo Perpero is called “Follow the Road”
Creative Cups fundraiser for breast cancer
Get out your sewing needles, glue gun, fabric, beads, pins , paint and feathers, Creative Cups is back. The popular bi-annual fund raising event, sponsored by the Adelphi Statewide Breast Cancer … more
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The Klein family, from left, Rich, Angeline, Kenneth and Jenn, were recognized at the tournament.
Playing for mom
The MacArthur girls basketball program hosted the first-ever Kim Klein Memorial Tournament in December. The four-team competition honored the memory of Kim Klein, a Generals supporter and a proud mother. Klein died from breast cancer last year after battling the disease four separate times. more
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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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Students had fun in the photo booth. In front, from left, were Meaghan Adams and Rebecca Colgan; in back were Raven Pitt, Yasmeen Shaukat, Alesha Gutierrez, Joy Okafor, and Amber Shaukat. Hidden under the pink wig was third-grader Hannah Shaukat.
Central H.S. goes pink against cancer
More than 400 students showed up for Central High School’s annual Pink Fair on Oct. 16 to raise money for breast cancer research and increase awareness about the disease, which affects Long Islanders at a rate 13 to 18 percent higher than the statewide average. more
Organizers from the American cancer society said that 65,000 people took part in the annual Making Strides Walk, raising more than $2.7 million.
Thinking pink
An estimated crowd of 65,000 people clad in pink raised $2.7 million for breast cancer research and awareness on Oct. 18 at Jones Beach in the annual Making Strides of Long Island Walk. more
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MacArthur High School volleyball players made a poster to survivors of breast cancer, those currently battling the disease, as well as those who died from it, for the annual Dig Pink volleyball game on Oct. 15.
MacArthur goes pink for a cause
The MacArthur High School volleyball team hosted its annual Dig Pink event on Thursday to help raise awareness for breast cancer. more
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The ‘pinking’ of America: part activism, part fraud
Breast cancer is big business in America today, and high season for the industry is October. Personally (and it is personal), I feel exploited by the “pinking” of the world around me . . . more
Leonardo’s holding spooky fundraiser
In memory of Karen Resnick, a longtime Herald employee, Leonardo’s Hair Design will be holding a special fundraiser on Halloween. James Bilello, the longtime owner of Leonardo’s, was good … more
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South Nassau Communities Hospital provides many different services for screening and treating breast cancer.
Mercy, SNCH help breast cancer patients
It’s October, and the pink ribbons are out in full force for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But beyond awareness, what does that entail? Local hospitals and cancer centers have screening, … more
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