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.
Milw. Lakefront a sea of pink Sunday during Race for the Cure
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Lakefront on Sunday was a sea of pink, as folks lined up, ready to run.According to local presenting sponsor Kohl's Cares, 20,000 participants took part in this year's race -- with a goal of raising $1.2 million for breast cancer research.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Lakefront on Sunday was a sea of pink, as folks lined up, ready to run.According to local presenting sponsor Kohl's Cares, 20,000 participants took part in this year's race -- with a goal of raising $1.2 million for breast cancer research.
ProHealth Care breaks ground on new cancer center
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- ProHealth Care broke ground on Tuesday, September 17th on a new, state-of-the-art cancer center in Pewaukee.ProHealth Care officials say the design of the new cancer center started with understanding the ideal experience from the patient’s point of view.The new cancer center is expected to include the following features:
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- ProHealth Care broke ground on Tuesday, September 17th on a new, state-of-the-art cancer center in Pewaukee.ProHealth Care officials say the design of the new cancer center started with understanding the ideal experience from the patient’s point of view.The new cancer center is expected to include the following features:
Milwaukee statues don capes to raise breast cancer awareness
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kohl’s Cares is adorning iconic statues throughout the City of Milwaukee with pink Superhero capes as a reminder that anyone can be a superhero and everyone has the power to fight breast cancer.The capes are being added to the statues in the week prior to the Susan G.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kohl’s Cares is adorning iconic statues throughout the City of Milwaukee with pink Superhero capes as a reminder that anyone can be a superhero and everyone has the power to fight breast cancer.The capes are being added to the statues in the week prior to the Susan G.
Pink Heals Tour stops in southeast Wisconsin
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's a sight that inspires hope, healing and love.Two pink fire trucks and a pink bus made a stop at Froedtert Hospital’s Clinical Cancer Center Wednesday morning.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's a sight that inspires hope, healing and love.Two pink fire trucks and a pink bus made a stop at Froedtert Hospital’s Clinical Cancer Center Wednesday morning.
Lombardi Foundation Walk
Thousands of runners and walkers started their day at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Thousands of runners and walkers started their day at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Milwaukee firefighter fights and beats Stage 4 colon cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From fighting fires, to fighting Stage 4 cancer, a Milwaukee firefighter has defied the odds, and Kristin Ciganek's story has sparked change in the Milwaukee Fire Department.When a call comes in, fire officials rush to action.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From fighting fires, to fighting Stage 4 cancer, a Milwaukee firefighter has defied the odds, and Kristin Ciganek's story has sparked change in the Milwaukee Fire Department.When a call comes in, fire officials rush to action.
Teen delivers gift baskets to young cancer patients
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Seventeen-year-old Emma Paulson delivers goody baskets every month to kids fighting cancer at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Seventeen-year-old Emma Paulson delivers goody baskets every month to kids fighting cancer at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Angelina Jolie undergoes preventative double mastectomy
(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer."My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman," Jolie wrote. "Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could.
(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer."My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman," Jolie wrote. "Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could.