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Women Are Having 'Mamm Parties' And Men Aren't Invited

CJ — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:35:19 +0000

Women are having ‘Mamm Parties‘ and men aren’t invited. This takes breast health to a new level. Cocktails and a mammogram, yup! There is a new trend that’s being labeled ‘Mamm Parties’ where women get together at medical clinics to enjoy wine, snacks, spa treatments- and a mammogram. It’s a great way to take some [...]

Mammosine Was a Blast! [PHOTOS]

Debbie Ray — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:50:16 +0000

As October winds down, I want to pester you once again... if your doctor says it's time for a mammogram, please get it done. At KTDY we made a day of it with the Mammosine, inviting winners to join us and giving away 'boobie prizes.' But you can do your own version-

Pink Pumpkins Benefit Breast Cancer Research

Debbie Ray — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:38 +0000

Now here’s a brilliant idea to celebrate autumn and promote breast cancer awareness! The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation was created in 2012 to aid in the fight against breast cancer. They’ve recruited dozens of America’s pumpkin growers to plant pink ‘Porcelain Doll’ pumpkin seeds. The growers will donate twenty-five cents for every pink pumpkin sold [...]

Your First Mammogram – What to Expect – And a Funny Video

Debbie Ray — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:38:16 +0000

We're having a little fun with Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving away free mammograms and taking winners off in the Mammosine and treating them to lunch, but we understand that it can be stressful, too. Here are some tips from the American Society of Radiologic Tech

Fun Things to Do This Weekend Around Lafayette – October 5 -7, 2012

Debbie Ray — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:38:01 +0000

It's Homecoming for UL and that means a parade and a football game, of course, but there are lots more things to do this weekend around Lafayette, too! Here are some of our picks:

The lunchtime Healing House Jambalaya Cookoff will

Pink Ribbon Jam Helps Provide Free Mammograms

Debbie Ray — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:24:05 +0000

The Cajun Invasion Dragon Boat Team presents ‘The Pink Ribbon Jam’ on October 7th, at The Blue Moon, from 2 – 8 PM will feature bands: Donnie and The Pooldoos, The Wayne “Blue” Burns Band, and The Mercy Brothers. Additionally, the Silent auction, raffle, food sales will help provide free mammograms and transportation fees for [...]

New Research Points Toward Better Targeting of Breast Cancer Treatments

Debbie Ray — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:57:30 +0000

Researchers have taken a giant step forward in understanding the different types of breast cancer, some similar to one other, some not. “The findings add to growing evidence suggesting that tumors should be catalogued and treated based on the genes that are disrupted rather than their location in the body,” according to the researchers. This [...]

Win a Free Mammogram on KTDY Beginning Next Week!

Debbie Ray — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:38:35 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s a fact that early detection and prompt treatment save lives. Listen for your chance to win a free mammogram, starting next week! KTDY and Lourdes Imaging Network, with two locations, St. Mary and the new hospital on Ambassador Caffery, have teamed up to give away free mammograms! [...]

Jewel To Perform Breast Cancer Benefit In N.O.

Steve Wiley — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:35:08 +0000

My mother’s maternal grandmother died of breast cancer. Her mother survived breast cancer to later die of colon cancer. My mother’s sister, my aunt, is a 19 year breast cancer survivor. She’s also a co – founder of the Central NY State chapter of Komen For The Cure. Her daughter is a three year survivor [...]

Kelli Pickler Shaved Her Head in Support of Friend with Breast Cancer

Debbie Ray — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:38:47 +0000

Losing your hair can be one of the most traumatic side effects of cancer treatment. Singer Kelli Pickler didn't want her childhood friend, Summer Holt Miller, to go through it alone, so both ladies shaved their hair off- Kelli even went first! Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatment this week. I think both ladies look great! And kudos for their great example of friendship and for taking charg

Paint The Town Pink Set For September 26th

JayCee — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:41:39 +0000

The Breast Center of Acadiana Foundation will be holding their 2nd Annual “Paint the Town Pink” event on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 7-9:30pm at Tsunami in Downtown Lafayette. This year’s event will honor the Pink Ribbon Divas, a support group for Breast Cancer Survivors under the age of 40. All proceeds support the Breast Center [...]

Dying Mom, Darlene Gant, Begs for 'Compassionate Use' of Cancer Drug

Debbie Ray — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:26:40 +0000

A young mother named Darlene Gant posted a video on YouTube, asking for the release of a drug called Pertuzumab, not yet approved by the FDA, for 'compassionate use.' With Mother's Day right around the corner, and the death of my sister-in-law from breast cancer in 2007, her story really affected me. Her plea will touch your heart. Watch it below.

Mammosine Supports Breast Health [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:38:39 +0000

The KTDY Mammosine rolled on Thursday, October 20th, with Paula, Bernadette, Sylvia and me in the back. We visited here at KTDY with CJ for a few minutes before we climbed in and headed to the beautiful new Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Giuliana Rancic Discovers She Has Breast Cancer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:34:46 +0000

‘E! News’ host and reality TV star Giuliana Rancic announced Monday morning on ‘Today’ that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Rancic has had difficulties conceiving a child with husband and fellow reality TV star Bill Rancic, and it was only through her third in vitro fertilization attempt that this was revealed.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 4 Groups You Can Donate To Right Now

Townsquare Media — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:42:01 +0000

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings. This year, organizations across the country continue to work toward supporting victims and finding a cure, as many thousands continue to suffer from [...]

NBC News' Andrea Mitchell Reveals She Has Breast Cancer on Air [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:38:57 +0000

Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports,’ revealed that she’s recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mitchell, 64, made the announcement at the end of her show on Wednesday.

According to Mitchell, the disease has not spread and her prognosis is excellent. It was detected, she said, during a routine screening.