Breast Cancer

Louisiana women face high breast-cancer risks, but early detection through mammograms saves lives. Learn signs, prevention, and why screening matters.

Women in Louisiana rode the Mammosine trolley to Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center for their mammograms—uniting for breast-cancer awareness, early detection and women’s health

Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center and KTDY are teaming up to provide free mammograms for local women.

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.

During Breast Cancer Awareness, here are the facts about why we need to get mammograms.

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

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.