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'Make sure you do your monthly checks' | Jones County woman shares breast cancer story and urges early mammograms

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'My emotions were all over the place' | Jones County woman's battle with breast cancer and her advice to be safe

The American Cancer Society expected almost 10,000 new cases of breast cancer in Georgia this year.
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United in Pink continues its mission to help improve the quality of life of those with breast cancer

The organization serves 23 counties across Central Georgia. Their small, but mighty team looks to help as many people as possible.
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Breast cancer patients 'bear an unfair financial burden', report shows

According to the CDC, breast cancer has the highest treatment cost of any cancer. Susan G. Komen is among those offering financial support
Breast Cancer

Tom Brady surprises those at Atlanta airport to support Delta's breast cancer awareness initiative

At the Delta Pink event on Monday, Brady talked about his mother's fight with breast cancer herself -- and how she is now seven years in remission.
Breast Cancer

'It was heartbreaking, but empowering' | Atlanta woman shares experience with gene that increases risk of breast cancer

Doctors explained the lesser known CHEK2 gene mutation makes it more likely to develop breast cancer because the body can't suppress tumors.
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Crowdfunding platform erases medical debt for mother fighting breast cancer

More than half of U.S. adults report they’ve gone into debt because of medical bills in the past five years.
Breast Cancer

Arkansas cancer survivor gets special surprise on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Stacy Harper was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer shortly after her 40th birthday. She was recognized on The Jennifer Hudson Show and received a special gift.
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Longtime friends ring bell together, marking end of cancer treatment

Laura Wong and Martha Maggard ran into each other on their first day of radiation. They ended their treatment on the same day too.
Breast Cancer

'I knew I had to keep going': Baldwin County breast cancer survivor brings Halloween joy to kids

Not only will you see all of her fun decorations in-person, you might also leave her house with a candy bar or two!
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'My breasts don't define who I am': Bibb employee gets double mastectomy, encourages women to get yearly mammogram

"It is so important. when you have your yearly mammograms, you have a much higher chance of catching stuff in earlier stages," Cassandra Davis said.
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'My breasts don't define who I am': Bibb educator gets double mastectomy, encourages women to get yearly mammogram

Cassandra Davis is the Nutrition Manager at Heard Elementary School and an advocate for yearly mammograms.

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'A second ambulance would be amazing' | Treutlen County looking for ways to increase emergency staffing

Weather Impact Alert issued for all of Central Georgia for Thursday, gusty wind and rain looking likely

County-By-County: Check to see how your area will be impacted by Hurricane Helene

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'Make sure you do your monthly checks' | Jones County woman shares breast cancer story and urges early mammograms

'My emotions were all over the place' | Jones County woman's battle with breast cancer and her advice to be safe

United in Pink continues its mission to help improve the quality of life of those with breast cancer

Breast cancer patients 'bear an unfair financial burden', report shows

Tom Brady surprises those at Atlanta airport to support Delta's breast cancer awareness initiative

'It was heartbreaking, but empowering' | Atlanta woman shares experience with gene that increases risk of breast cancer

Crowdfunding platform erases medical debt for mother fighting breast cancer

Arkansas cancer survivor gets special surprise on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Longtime friends ring bell together, marking end of cancer treatment

'I knew I had to keep going': Baldwin County breast cancer survivor brings Halloween joy to kids

'My breasts don't define who I am': Bibb employee gets double mastectomy, encourages women to get yearly mammogram

'My breasts don't define who I am': Bibb educator gets double mastectomy, encourages women to get yearly mammogram

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