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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.

Fear of new cancer haunts patients

by Alan Reed areed@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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With fears of redeveloping cancer in the opposite breast, many patients remain uneasy after their treatment ends. Dr. James Gould, an oncologist at Western Baptist Hospital, said patients have a...

Cancer can cause problems with fertility, menopause

by Bill Bartleman bartleman@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Treatment for breast cancer is distressing in itself, but it also can affect sex drive and in younger women can speed menopause and limit the ability to have children. Dr. Pamela Hodges, a Paduc...

Staying healthy after cancer similar to before

by Staff reports

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Diet and exercise remains the mantra for good health for cancer survivors after treatment just as it was before a diagnosis. Dr. James Gould, an oncologist at Western Baptist Hospital, said few,...

Faith, support help survivors cope with cancer fears

by SHELLEY BYRNE sbyrne@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Seventeen years ago, and then again seven years ago, Judy Ross fought breast cancer and won. “That first five years, every time you have a little ache or pain, you just think it’s back,” said Ro...

Survivors seek to support, lighten mood

by Michael de los Reyes mdelosreyes@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Several breast cancer survivors seem to laugh a lot, remain very involved in their community and support each other. Prior to a cancer support group meeting led by Jamie Smith, a cancer control ...

New advances help appearance, deter new cancers and promote detection

by Alan Reed areed@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Breakthroughs in medical care mean breast cancer patients may enjoy life after cancer to a greater degree than survivors did 15 years ago. Dr. James Gould, an oncologist at Western Baptist Hospi...

OVC heightens awareness by blowing a pink whistle

by Staff reports

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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Officials try to show the importance of awareness Through the month of October, Ohio Valley Conference officials are blowing pink whistles. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we...

What 13 guys (and a lady) wearing pink can do

by Adam Shull ashull@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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The general saying goes that you find out who your real friends and family are in hard times. Kandice Birney of La Center knew she had the hard times part covered on Jan. 9, 2009. That’s when do...

Post-treatment path is mostly surveillance, recovery

by STEVE VANTREESE news@paducahsun.com

Oct 27, 2010 | 0

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When a breast cancer survivor’s treatment winds down, the road to recovery more or less just ramps onto another road. But the farther you travel, the easier it gets. The bad news is that vigilan...

Woman starts business after beating cancer

by Jim Totten Associated Press

Oct 20, 2010 | 0

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HOWELL, Mich. — It might sound odd, but Judy Hayward believes cancer made her stronger and more willing to take risks. Prior to learning she had breast cancer last year, the 51-year-old Green...

Volleying for a cure

by staff reports

Oct 20, 2010 | 0

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Memories in Motion Photo Video Paducah Tilghman High School’s varsity, junior varsity and freshman volleyball teams, above, hosted a Volley for the Cure event on Oct. 7. Front row (from left)...

Alternative therapies yield benefits for some patients

Oct 20, 2010 | 0

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Complementary therapies and alternative treatments can help improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients, Dr. Christi Bonds Garrett said. “We’ve found that acupuncture is very helpf...

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