Dr. Tracy Kelly talks breast cancer prevention, early detection
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 is proud to partner with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin on Buddy Check 6 — an important public service initiative to remind women to perform breast self-examinations on the 6th of every month.Dr.
"We are survivors!" Celebrating life at the 20th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One step at a time they were making a difference as thousands gathered for the 20th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.Make no mistake this is a party, a celebration of survival."My name is Chery Phifer and I'm a 3 1/2 year survivor," said Chery Phifer, breast cancer survivor."My name is Dennis Subcheck and I'm a 1 1/2 year survivor," said Dennis Subcheck, breast cancer survivor."I'm Joleen Howgan and I'm a 4 1/2 year survivor," said Joleen Howgan, breast cancer survivor.Each bravely fought breast cancer and today, they party!This is the biggest year yet with more than 6,000 folks making strides against breast cancer at the 20th annual event on Milwaukee's lakefront."The support that we see for breast cancer survivors, honoring loved ones lost to the disease and then just coming out and celebrating the day," said Event Manager, Cody Allen."It was a long journey so it feels good to finally say cancer free and survivor," said Gina Karas, breast cancer survivor.Gina Karas was just 27 years old when doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer."I'm a prime example and a lot of women are that.
One woman's story: A reason to join the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We're gearing up for this weekend's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" along Milwaukee's lakefront.
Find a Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin mammography location near you
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin have a variety of locations for women to get mammograms.
Breast self-exams: A valuable tool in early detection of breast cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The breast self-exam (BSE) continues to be a valuable tool in early detection of breast cancer.
Blogger admits she lied about having terminal brain cancer
A prominent wellness blogger chronicled her battle with terminal brain cancer and claimed she healed herself with a vegetable diet.
Angelina Jolie's surgical decision creates awareness, prompts questions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie is again making headlines for taking some drastic medical steps to avoid cancer.Two years ago, Jolie made news for having a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her breast cancer risk.
She was an avid runner, and then a cancer patient: Now, she's helping others affected by the disease
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A few years ago, a local high school runner started slowing down.
A true hero: Hundreds honor life, service of Kenosha firefighter, Lt. Scott Schumacher
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Hundreds of people are paying their respects to Lt.
Husband in remission learns his cancer has returned as wife is diagnosed with one of the rarest forms
MICHIGAN (WITI) -- A husband and wife from Grand Rapids, Michigan are battling cancer simultaneously while trying to raise their two young girls.30-year-old Shelby Offrink was diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma of the spine -- one of the rarest forms of cancer -- in February of 2014.
"He's definitely a super hero:" Boy battling cancer gets a dream bedroom thanks to volunteers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If there's one thing a sick child sees a lot of, it's his or her bedroom.
Researchers figure out how to "unboil" egg whites, and it could make cancer treatment more affordable
CALIFORNIA (WITI) -- University of California - Irvine and Australian chemists teamed up, and they've figured out how to "unboil" egg whites!
Watch Garth Brooks' show-stopping moment for a fan fighting cancer
MINNEAPOLIS --Garth Brooks took a moment to honor a woman fighting cancer during a concert in Minneapolis.Teresa Shaw traveled from Iowa to see Brooks in concert, according to KARE.During the song, The Dance, Shaw held up a sign that read, "Chemo this morning, Garth tonight.
Genetic testing: A tool to use when being faced with breast cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When faced with something like breast cancer, patients need and want every tool at their disposal to fight it.
Author of "Boob Envy" talks about living & laughing after breast cancer diagnosis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- She's a working mom of three who got a devastating diagnosis -- breast cancer.
Pops & Lickers: From a family bonding activity to a full-grown business
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Special deals for those who want to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- and there are a host of companies that are offering deals for those who would like to support the cause.
"Rare Chair Affair" uses art to help those affected by breast cancer to bond and heal
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been both a special and emotional time of year for Pat Skowronski for more than a decade, as she was diagnosed with this terrible disease back in 2003."I was angry and then I cried a lot, and then I said 'wait a minute, this isn't going to get me,'" said Skowronski.Six years ago, Skowronski learned about the Rare Chair Affair."We have breast cancer survivors who work with volunteer artists all summer on repurposed pieces of furniture -- primarily chairs," said Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition Executive Director Dawn Anderson.Skowronski began making a chair every year.Although she's had fun showing off her artistic side, the emotional bond she has formed with fellow survivors has helped her and others."I'm hoping that it's given them some strength and some security in knowing that you can survive, you can go on.
"I am brave:" Be inspired by 5-year-old Hannah who created a cancer "commercial"
(WITI) -- Children should never have to face life-threatening diseases like cancer, but they do.
Conversations for the Cure: Helping to empower, educate women about breast cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor.