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Each Wednesday throughout October The Paducah Sun will publish a special “pink” section dedicated to educating and engaging our readers about breast cancer and breast cancer prevention.

A portion of the money raised through Think Pink will go to the local office of the American Cancer Society and be used in the region for breast cancer programs.

Are you getting the best care that’s available?

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Breast cancer patients and physicians have choices in planning a course of treatment, but how does a patient know one plan is the best plan? “How do we know if our electrician, mechanic or plumb...

Some patients turn to support groups

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Many women feel lonely the moment they are diagnosed with breast cancer. “They usually think ‘I have cancer and I have to fight it alone,’” said Sondra Asa, the nurse navigator at Lourdes hos...

Educated families help women with their struggles from cancer

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When women are diagnosed with breast cancer, many people forget the disease affects husbands and children emotionally. Doctors and specialists advise family members to have a positive attitude, ...

Maintain patient’s quality of life during treatments

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Nourish the desire to stay active during treatments Cancer treatments can be more excruciating than the disease itself, but experts and survivors have tips to preserve a patient’s quality of ...

Sometimes the cancer victim copes best

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The oddest, most benign places can become such a memorable part of our lives. Such as the parking lot of the SuperValu on Lone Oak Road for Janene Hammonds and her sister, Nancy DeJarnatt. ...

A team of friends and family helps with emotions

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Pam Boland was drying with a towel when she noticed a dimple on her left breast. She knew it didn’t look right, so she searched the Internet and learned what she had seen was a possible sign of...

Medical tourism

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It’s a geographic stretch, but some go beyond U.S. to save on treatment Some Americans seeking treatment for breast cancer apparently are among the growing number of patients who travel beyon...

Group promotes cancer screening

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The McCracken County Breast and Cervical Cancer Coalition and the McCracken County Health Department encourage women to seek mammograms and other exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The ...

Patients have a voice in choosing treatment

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For breast cancer patients, choosing the right doctor or hospital can be a matter of life and death. Research is key, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s website, www.komen.org. When c...

Following doctor’s plan is important for best care

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Sharon Nank trusts her doctor, and she thinks you should, too. “It’s your life, and it’s in his hands,” she said. “If you don’t feel good about your doctor, then it’s kind of scary. “You ne...

Teacher learns from fight with cancer

by SHELLEY BYRNE sbyrne@paducahsun.com

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Debbie Bushong is a teacher, so maybe it’s to be expected she talks about the lessons breast cancer taught her. “I would never wish the trial on anyone, but I found out there were many, many ble...

You have found a lump in your breast, now what?

by Danielle Ray dray@paducahsun.com

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For a woman, finding a lump in her breast can be terrifying. But don’t panic. Most lumps are not cancerous, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s website, www.komen.org. Lumps are actually ...

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