Pops & Lickers: From a family bonding activity to a full-grown business
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor.
"It lets them know they're not alone:" Art Museum fountains go pink to support those with breast cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You might have noticed something different as you passed the Milwaukee Art Museum Tuesday, September 9th -- the fountains outside were pink!Sure, it looks pretty -- but there's a deeper meaning behind the pink water.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You might have noticed something different as you passed the Milwaukee Art Museum Tuesday, September 9th -- the fountains outside were pink!Sure, it looks pretty -- but there's a deeper meaning behind the pink water.
"I have way more life ahead of me!" Triathlete Sarah Kaehny won't let cancer stop her!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If laughter could kill tumors, Sarah Kaehny wouldn't need chemotherapy.For the last two years, she's made the serious business of fighting for her life, almost into a party.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If laughter could kill tumors, Sarah Kaehny wouldn't need chemotherapy.For the last two years, she's made the serious business of fighting for her life, almost into a party.
Milwaukee detective faces worst foe ever -- cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is a story about the will to survive and determination to get through adversity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is a story about the will to survive and determination to get through adversity.
A mother's "sacrifice": Woman dies of rare cancer after giving birth to twins
SYRACUSE (WITI) -- A Syracuse mother has lost her life to a rare form of cancer discovered shortly after she gave birth to twins.According to a Facebook page set up for Jenna Hinman called "Prayers for Jenna," Jenna was in her 30th week of pregnancy when she went into premature labor on March 3rd.She was rushed to the ER, and delivered her twin baby girls within an hour of arrival via emergency C-section.
SYRACUSE (WITI) -- A Syracuse mother has lost her life to a rare form of cancer discovered shortly after she gave birth to twins.According to a Facebook page set up for Jenna Hinman called "Prayers for Jenna," Jenna was in her 30th week of pregnancy when she went into premature labor on March 3rd.She was rushed to the ER, and delivered her twin baby girls within an hour of arrival via emergency C-section.
Mammograms save lives, Mary Stoker Smith shows you how
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 is the proud media sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk -- set for Saturday, May 3rd.FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith has the honor of serving as the emcee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 is the proud media sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk -- set for Saturday, May 3rd.FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith has the honor of serving as the emcee.
"You have breast cancer:" No way to prepare for diagnosis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a diagnosis no one is ever prepared to get -- "You have breast cancer." But that's exactly what happens to millions of people every year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a diagnosis no one is ever prepared to get -- "You have breast cancer." But that's exactly what happens to millions of people every year.
Battle over bill that would make cancer drugs more affordable
MADISON (WITI) -- There are enough votes in the state Senate to pass a bi-partisan bill that would make cancer drugs more affordable.
MADISON (WITI) -- There are enough votes in the state Senate to pass a bi-partisan bill that would make cancer drugs more affordable.
MPD Lieutenant, veteran faces rare Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police lieutenant has seen hundreds of homicide cases and has seen danger while serving overseas -- but now, he's facing death in a way he never imagined.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police lieutenant has seen hundreds of homicide cases and has seen danger while serving overseas -- but now, he's facing death in a way he never imagined.
Benefit concert to be held for Medical College
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's a great benefit concert happening this weekend that involves a man who wants to give back to the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and those who helped during his battle with cancer.But for David Hartlerode, who will be performing with the KISS Tribute Band Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's a great benefit concert happening this weekend that involves a man who wants to give back to the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and those who helped during his battle with cancer.But for David Hartlerode, who will be performing with the KISS Tribute Band Dr.
Walker's Point clinic gets $50K grant from NFL, Am. Cancer Soc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Aurora Walker's Point Community Health Center in Milwaukee has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL's "A Cruicial Catch" initiative.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Aurora Walker's Point Community Health Center in Milwaukee has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL's "A Cruicial Catch" initiative.
Cancer Treatment Fairness Act looks to eliminate disparity in chemo coverage
MADISON (WITI) -- The kind of cancer treatment you get may depend on what you can pay for -- and the Wisconsin Legislature is working to change that, via a bill called the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act.Katherine Nelson was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia."Pretty much sent home to die," Nelson said.But Nelson's biggest shock came when she went to the pharmacy to get her prescribed chemotherapy pills."I was told -- not by my medical team, but my insurance company -- that I couldn't have it if I didn't have the ability to pay.
MADISON (WITI) -- The kind of cancer treatment you get may depend on what you can pay for -- and the Wisconsin Legislature is working to change that, via a bill called the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act.Katherine Nelson was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia."Pretty much sent home to die," Nelson said.But Nelson's biggest shock came when she went to the pharmacy to get her prescribed chemotherapy pills."I was told -- not by my medical team, but my insurance company -- that I couldn't have it if I didn't have the ability to pay.
Dr. Van Fossen clears up misconceptions about breast cancer
Did you know October is breast cancer awareness month?
Did you know October is breast cancer awareness month?
Rock the runway to help find a cure for breast cancer
It's called "Rocking the Runway Against Cancer," and it's a fashion show that will benefit breast cancer outreach and education treatments in our area.
It's called "Rocking the Runway Against Cancer," and it's a fashion show that will benefit breast cancer outreach and education treatments in our area.
Lawmakers consider bill that would make chemo pills more affordable
MADISON (WITI) -- Should the state mandate how insurers cover cancer?
MADISON (WITI) -- Should the state mandate how insurers cover cancer?
Enjoy a night to celebrate breast cancer survivors
It's a night to celebrate breast cancer survivors -- and it's happening on Saturday, October 5th at the Radisson on Port Washington Rd.The evening includes a special performance by Rodney Poe -- who joined the Real Milwaukee team to talk more about this special event.
It's a night to celebrate breast cancer survivors -- and it's happening on Saturday, October 5th at the Radisson on Port Washington Rd.The evening includes a special performance by Rodney Poe -- who joined the Real Milwaukee team to talk more about this special event.