Ballet and breast cancer: Why dancing could help survivors recover
MILWAUKEE -- If you are going through breast cancer treatment or know someone who is -- have you ever considered dance in helping with recovery?
MILWAUKEE -- If you are going through breast cancer treatment or know someone who is -- have you ever considered dance in helping with recovery?
"I didn’t know how to tell them:" Program helps parents share with their kids life-changing diagnoses
MILWAUKEE -- When a parent or other adult in a child's life gets a scary diagnosis like cancer, it can be difficult for the child to grasp what is happening.
MILWAUKEE -- When a parent or other adult in a child's life gets a scary diagnosis like cancer, it can be difficult for the child to grasp what is happening.
3-legged dog finds forever home with boy who lost leg to cancer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Twelve-year-old Quinn and pitbull mix Logan became instant friends during an incredibly emotional adoption at a Sacramento animal shelter last week."When I saw him and the dog together the immediate reaction was a welling of tears, there were a lot of tears yesterday, joyful tears," Gina Knepp, with Front Street Animal Shelter, told FOX40.Quinn is a cancer survivor.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Twelve-year-old Quinn and pitbull mix Logan became instant friends during an incredibly emotional adoption at a Sacramento animal shelter last week."When I saw him and the dog together the immediate reaction was a welling of tears, there were a lot of tears yesterday, joyful tears," Gina Knepp, with Front Street Animal Shelter, told FOX40.Quinn is a cancer survivor.
Woman who battled cancer in viral dance video dies
DALLAS -- A Texas mother who danced her way into the hearts of millions as she battled cancer has died.Ana-Alecia Ayala passed away Wednesday after fighting uterine sarcoma for more than a year, according to KDFW.
DALLAS -- A Texas mother who danced her way into the hearts of millions as she battled cancer has died.Ana-Alecia Ayala passed away Wednesday after fighting uterine sarcoma for more than a year, according to KDFW.
Breast cancer survivor cancels reconstructive surgery after mastectomy so she can adopt her son
MULDROW, Arkansas -- A breast cancer survivor is receiving some unexpected help from a friend after inspiring many with her countless acts of kindness and support."I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 33 years old," Davonna Whittenburg said. "I went through chemotherapy, radiation, the whole treatment."Years ago, Whittenburg was working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Mercy Hospital, saving up money for reconstructive surgery after having a double mastectomy."We had a baby that came through that my heart just went to," Whittenburg said. "He was premature.
MULDROW, Arkansas -- A breast cancer survivor is receiving some unexpected help from a friend after inspiring many with her countless acts of kindness and support."I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 33 years old," Davonna Whittenburg said. "I went through chemotherapy, radiation, the whole treatment."Years ago, Whittenburg was working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse at Mercy Hospital, saving up money for reconstructive surgery after having a double mastectomy."We had a baby that came through that my heart just went to," Whittenburg said. "He was premature.
Young boy battling cancer takes break from treatment to drive trash truck
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Some special elves helped make a rare holiday home from the hospital extra special for a young boy in Kansas.Santa and some of his helpers gathered at Lawrence Sanitation Department 320 to help make young Dragen Korynta's dream of becoming a trash truck driver come true."Every birthday, Christmas that's all he wants," Evan Korynta, Dagen's dad, told Fox 4. "Garbage trucks, model garbage trucks, he watches videos of garbage trucks."The city of Lawrence and an anonymous donor known as "The Chief Elf" helped make Saturday's special delivery possible."They had heard about Dagen's story from Children's Mercy and wanted to do something for the holidays," Korynta said.According to Dagen's father, the young boy has been through multiple bone marrow transplants and has spent nearly six months in the hospital doing various chemo treatments and dealing with all the side effects that come with treatments.The personalized trash truck delivered by the Lawrence Sanitation Department helped Dagen finally enjoy a day away from the hospital.Dagen may not get to keep the truck, but he did get some time at the controls thanks to Craig Pruett with the city of Lawrence."We've known Dagen for a few years now," Pruett said. "All of our crews know him and have been following his progress.
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Some special elves helped make a rare holiday home from the hospital extra special for a young boy in Kansas.Santa and some of his helpers gathered at Lawrence Sanitation Department 320 to help make young Dragen Korynta's dream of becoming a trash truck driver come true."Every birthday, Christmas that's all he wants," Evan Korynta, Dagen's dad, told Fox 4. "Garbage trucks, model garbage trucks, he watches videos of garbage trucks."The city of Lawrence and an anonymous donor known as "The Chief Elf" helped make Saturday's special delivery possible."They had heard about Dagen's story from Children's Mercy and wanted to do something for the holidays," Korynta said.According to Dagen's father, the young boy has been through multiple bone marrow transplants and has spent nearly six months in the hospital doing various chemo treatments and dealing with all the side effects that come with treatments.The personalized trash truck delivered by the Lawrence Sanitation Department helped Dagen finally enjoy a day away from the hospital.Dagen may not get to keep the truck, but he did get some time at the controls thanks to Craig Pruett with the city of Lawrence."We've known Dagen for a few years now," Pruett said. "All of our crews know him and have been following his progress.
Random Acts of Kindness: Family touched by cancer twice over gets big surprise on Christmas!
MILWAUKEE -- An unsuspecting family got a Christmas surprise -- thanks to a foundation that gives back to those fighting cancer.
MILWAUKEE -- An unsuspecting family got a Christmas surprise -- thanks to a foundation that gives back to those fighting cancer.
Young cancer survivor helps collect Christmas cards for 5-year-old friend with brain tumor
CHESTERLAND, Ohio-- At first glance, Baylee Beckley is a typical 5-year-old girl.
CHESTERLAND, Ohio-- At first glance, Baylee Beckley is a typical 5-year-old girl.
Indiana mom accused of injecting feces into son’s IV during cancer treatments
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana mother is accused of injecting feces into her son’s IV bag while he was undergoing cancer treatments at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.Tiffany Alberts, 41, of Wolcott, Indiana, is charged with six counts of aggravated battery and one count of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, according to WXIN.According to court documents, officers were called to Riley Hospital to investigate possible child abuse on November 17.Alberts’ 15-year-old son was being treated for cancer, and he had several unexplainable infections that were delaying treatment.
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana mother is accused of injecting feces into her son’s IV bag while he was undergoing cancer treatments at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.Tiffany Alberts, 41, of Wolcott, Indiana, is charged with six counts of aggravated battery and one count of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, according to WXIN.According to court documents, officers were called to Riley Hospital to investigate possible child abuse on November 17.Alberts’ 15-year-old son was being treated for cancer, and he had several unexplainable infections that were delaying treatment.
"Brought me to my knees:" New Berlin hair salon owner spearheads effort to fight breast cancer
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin hair salon owner spearheads an effort to fight breast cancer.
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin hair salon owner spearheads an effort to fight breast cancer.
Breast cancer awareness: Learn about early detection and how it can save your life
MILWAUKEE -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
MILWAUKEE -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
She's lived with stage 4 breast cancer for 25 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Advanced breast cancer, also known as stage 4 or metastatic breast cancer, used to always mean a short life expectancy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Advanced breast cancer, also known as stage 4 or metastatic breast cancer, used to always mean a short life expectancy.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: World's largest fundraising event for breast cancer ever created
MILWAUKEE -- The Susan G.
MILWAUKEE -- The Susan G.
"It'll bring you to tears." Susan G. Komen organizers prepare for annual Race for the Cure
MILWAUKEE -- It’s been almost seven years since she received the news.
MILWAUKEE -- It’s been almost seven years since she received the news.
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"Ben was a gift to us all:" Teacher featured in viral video dies after battle with cancer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- A Nashville teacher who was featured in a video viewed over 20 million times died Friday morning, September 16th after battling cancer.Ben Ellis taught Latin and Bible classes at Christ Presbyterian Academy.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- A Nashville teacher who was featured in a video viewed over 20 million times died Friday morning, September 16th after battling cancer.Ben Ellis taught Latin and Bible classes at Christ Presbyterian Academy.
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Milwaukee Health DepartmentAP Top 25 Poll (Released September 6th)KatrinaCravy.comCream City Swing, MilwaukeeSista Strut, Milwaukee (Saturday, October 1)Education Advisory Board: Information Pertaining to the Closure of ITT Technical Institute
Milwaukee Health DepartmentAP Top 25 Poll (Released September 6th)KatrinaCravy.comCream City Swing, MilwaukeeSista Strut, Milwaukee (Saturday, October 1)Education Advisory Board: Information Pertaining to the Closure of ITT Technical Institute
Waukesha-area doctor first in state to perform new procedure for breast cancer patients
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha-area doctor is the first, and right now, the only surgeon in Wisconsin performing a brand new procedure for breast cancer patients.
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha-area doctor is the first, and right now, the only surgeon in Wisconsin performing a brand new procedure for breast cancer patients.
Woman battling breast cancer beaten to death outside treatment center
ZION, IL – A Missouri woman was in Illinois receiving treatment for cancer when she was beaten to death as she sat outside the treatment center.Shannon Vincel, 46, was sitting outside her residence at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America when she was attacked.
ZION, IL – A Missouri woman was in Illinois receiving treatment for cancer when she was beaten to death as she sat outside the treatment center.Shannon Vincel, 46, was sitting outside her residence at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America when she was attacked.
Make-A-Wish gifts new pool to 10-year-old boy: "It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer"
BRISTOL, Connecticut -- A 10 year-old Bristol, Connecticut boy's wish was granted Sunday, August 21st when he was given a new pool.Dan Therriault watched as installers put in his pool."It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer," said Therriault.The young boy was visiting family during his grandparents' anniversary party last February when his leg started hurting."I thought at first, maybe you bumped it.
BRISTOL, Connecticut -- A 10 year-old Bristol, Connecticut boy's wish was granted Sunday, August 21st when he was given a new pool.Dan Therriault watched as installers put in his pool."It was one of my favorite things before I got cancer," said Therriault.The young boy was visiting family during his grandparents' anniversary party last February when his leg started hurting."I thought at first, maybe you bumped it.