WKYT Breast Cancer News
Flash mob brings awareness to cancer
Updated: 05/17/2013 - For many who have battled and beat cancer they feel a sense to give back and help educate others. In Amber Philpott's May Think Pink, she has the story of one woman's fight to beat breast cancer and how it led her to organize a unique and fun way to spread the word about early detection.
WKYT Breast Cancer News
Frankfort woman fighting cancer one bike ride at a time
Updated: 12/17/2012 - Imagine being new to this country, starting your life and in the blink of an eye, you are diagnosed with cancer. For one Frankfort woman, cycling has given her an outlet while fighting for her life.
Lexington woman goes from cancer to campaigning
Updated: 11/29/2012 - Many of us have no idea how we would react to the words you have cancer. One newly elected Lexington Fayette Urban County Councilwoman went from cancer to the campaign trail in the wake of her diagnosis. The story of Shevawn Akers is the focus of Amber Philpott's Think Pink for November.
Medical Center competing in Pink Glove Dance competition
Updated: 10/25/2012 - We all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Six Kentucky healthcare facilities hope pink gloves and their dancing abilities will help them win big in the fight against breast cancer. The winning organization receives a $10,000 donation to the breast cancer charity of their choice. Frankfort Regional Medical Center has chosen the Kentucky Pink Connection if they win.
Women's golf league hitting the links to raise money
Updated: 08/13/2012 - For more than decade a ladies only golf league in Lexington has been hitting the links to raise thousands of dollars for breast cancer support. The league is know as the "5 o'clock Ladies" and they are the focus of this month's Think Pink segment.
New study: UK seeking breast cancer survivors
Updated: 07/23/2012 - A diagnosis of breast cancer can turn a woman's life upside down. A new study being conducted by the University of Kentucky wants to know how women deal with the diagnosis as well as outside life issues. As Amber Philpott reports its the focus of this month's Think Pink segment.
Mammogram and a movie
Posted: 06/07/2012 - Research shows that since 1990 the use of mammography has helped reduce breast cancer deaths by a third. Even though women know its important many are still not getting the life saving test performed. As Amber Philpott reports one hospital is hoping a trip to the movies will change that among women.
'Salsa for the Cure' to help fight breast cancer
Updated: 06/01/2012 - The Latin style of dance has become quite popular, in fact there are 14 different Latin dances. One of those dances has inspired a Lexington woman to get people moving while helping to fight breast cancer at the same time. Her story is this month's Think Pink segment.
Breast Cancer News
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Impact of False Positive Mammograms
A false positive mammogram can cause long term psychosocial harm, according to the results of a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine—in fact, three years later, women still suffer the psychological after effects of the scare. A ... -
Risks and Benefits of Biennial Mammography
Women ages 50 to 74 who undergo mammography screening every other year have a similar risk of advanced stage disease and a lower cumulative risk of false positive results than those who get mammograms every year, according to the results ... -
Heart Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Cancer Risk
Following a heart healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk for heart disease can also help prevent cancer, according to the results of a study published in Circulation. The American Heart Association designed their educational program My Life Check® in order ... -
Study Explores Breast Cancer Prognosis By Race
Breast cancer prognosis may be worse among black women than among white women regardless of the subtype of breast cancer. These results were presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). It’s long been ... -
Lymphoseek Approved for Detecting Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer and Melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lymphoseek® (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent that helps doctors locate lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer or melanoma who are undergoing surgery to remove tumor ... -
Oncotype DX Recurrence Score Can Predict Loco-Regional Recurrence in Node-positive, ER-Positive Breast Cancer
The Oncotype DX® Recurrence Score® result is a robust predictor of loco regional recurrence in node positive, estrogen receptor (ER) positive patients treated with adjuvant hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, according to the results of a study presented at the 2013 ... -
Kadcyla Approved for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kadcyla™ (ado trastuzumab emtansine, formerly known as T DM1) for the treatment of HER2 positive, metastatic breast cancer that has been previously treated with Herceptin® (trastuzumab) and taxanes, a class of ...
Susan G. Komen News
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24th Annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® Takes Place Mother's Day Weekend
The 24th annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2013 on the National Mall. This year’s Race, previously held in June, takes place on Mother’s Day weekend with the theme “Make Mom Proud,” honoring mothers and women everywhere. -
Susan G. Komen® and WWE® “Make Mom Proud”
Susan G. Komen and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced an awareness campaign, “Make Mom Proud,” to support the fight against breast cancer. The TV and digital campaign, which coincides with Mother’s Day, calls on supporters to do something meaningful for their moms and the other important women in their lives. -
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announces New Grants and Partnership with the NFL Players Association to Kick Off the 2013 Global Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced $1.5 million in new D.C.-area community health grants at an event that also marked the kickoff of a new partnership with the NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA). ...
