Breast Cancer

Komen Conversations
Komen Conversations
Komen Conversations
Komen Conversations are scheduled across Acadiana and anyone is welcome to attend to learn more about Susan G. Komen’s Mission and the local Affiliate and how it impacts local communities.
It's Not So Bad!
It's Not So Bad!
It's Not So Bad!
I can't stress it enough, do your monthly exams and get a mammogram if it's time. Brest cancer is best treated when it's found early! If the problem is big enough to be causing symptoms, it's a bigger problem than if it's detected in a screening. Thanks for listening and reading and please just get 'er done!
Mammosine Was A Blast
Mammosine Was A Blast
Mammosine Was A Blast
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-
Shorter Treatment Period For Breast Cancer May Be Possible
Shorter Treatment Period For Breast Cancer May Be Possible
Shorter Treatment Period For Breast Cancer May Be Possible
Could a shorter treatment period be in the future for breast cancer patients? St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, began a research trial this week which provides a concentrated dose of radiation in the exact area where cancer is most likely to return after a breast tumor is removed...
Pink Pumpkins!
Pink Pumpkins!
Pink Pumpkins!
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...
10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer
10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer
10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...
Your First Mammogram – What to Expect – And a Funny Video
Your First Mammogram – What to Expect – And a Funny Video
Your First Mammogram – What to Expect – And a Funny Video
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 Technolgists for your first mammogram           1. Schedule your mammogram...
Homecoming and More
Homecoming and More
Homecoming and More
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 give you the chance to sample over 25 different recipes on Friday, October 5...

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