Breast Cancer

Did you remember to schedule your mammogram? That was the message of the Mammosine.

You may have noticed that some houses display different-colored pumpkins instead of the traditional orange-colored ones we are used to seeing every year. Turns out that different colored pumpkins sometimes signify special meanings depending on what color they are painted. Here's what each one represents.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some things you need to know.

In celebration of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Breast Center of Acadiana and 99.9 KTDY present the 15th Annual Mammosine taking place on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Katie announced that she was diagnosed with breast cancer back in June and just finished radiation treatment earlier this month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LSU is doing its part to remind women and men to get their exams this month.

In celebration of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Breast Center of Acadiana and 99.9 KTDY present the 14th Annual Mammosine taking place on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Dr. Michael Oben, the plastic surgeon that took the glue out of her hair, found evidence of lumps in both her breasts during a recent pre-surgical exam.

A day that encourages wearers to leave the bra at home and a day that promotes breast cancer awareness.

New Orleans, Southeast, Acadiana, and Southwest Louisiana have the highest breast cancer death rates in the state.

It's very important that we continue to educate ladies on the importance of mammograms!

One expert says that men should talk to their family doctor about breast cancer risks.

The Dodo Groves Inaugural Witches Ride took place in Sugar Mill Pond, and the community went all out to support the event.

Even if you're not one of our winners, we encourage you to take charge of your health and get your yearly mammograms!

Ladies, October is our reminder to take care of us. Check up on a friend, remind her that her health is important to you.

The event will benefit the Dodi Groves Breast Cancer Fund, which will serve several South Louisiana parishes.

You can ride or walk, but you need to register early!

Facing numerous treatments and procedures and no medical insurance, a GoFundme has been setup to help with mounting medical costs.

After completing her residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2014, she chose to sub-specialize in breast radiology and completed a Breast Imaging Fellowship in 2015, also at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

If caught early, breast cancer is very treatable. Of course, if your doctor says it's time for a screening mammogram, you should have it done. Just go home from your appointment and schedule it. You will be glad you did! You should also be doing your monthly exams...