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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer fighter launches nonprofit for mammogram, life insurance awareness

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer fighter launches nonprofit | Still Standing

Her nonprofit advocates for women to get screened at a younger age.
Great Day Washington

How Taco Bamba is supporting breast cancer survivors for breast cancer awareness month

Chef Greg Lucero from Taco Bamba demonstrates the Carne Picada taco & chicken tortilla soup for the cooler weather.
Contests

Join WUSA9 for 'Still Standing' celebrating breast cancer survivors

On Oct. 30, starting at 1:30 p.m. we invite breast cancer survivors and advocates for a special event featuring information, giveaways, healthy food and more.
Great Day Washington

Bringing awareness to men's breast cancer

2x Breast Cancer Survivor Steve Cone discusses how the men's breast cancer mortality rate is ten times higher than women's due to lack of awareness.
Great Day Washington

The IIIB’s Foundation provides 'Bosom Buddy Baskets' filled with comfort & recovery items for breast cancer mastectomy patients

Carolyn Rodenburg founded The IIIB’s Foundation 20 years ago. She discusses what goes into the 'Bosom Buddy Baskets' for breast cancer mastectomy patients.
Community

NewsBash supports Breast Cancer patients at Step Sisters

WUSA9 was happy to help sponsor the 14th annual NewsBash. Step Sisters is a Virginia group that helps patients receiving treatment facing hardship.
Great Day Washington

John C. Flood installs free HVAC system for local breast cancer fighter for 'Wrap Your Home In Love' contest

Sponsored by: John C. Flood. John C. Flood installs free HVAC system for local breast cancer fighter Vanessa Vedder for 'Wrap Your Home In Love' contest.
Great Day Washington

Twin sisters battle breast cancer together and make it their mission to emphasize breast cancer screenings

Twin sisters Aleta and Alicia were diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer just 4 weeks apart. Now, they've made it their personal mission to help others.
Great Day Washington

Remembering actor Matthew Perry and a recap of FACC's fashion show in the Great Day Morning Mix

Kristen and Elaine reflect on the life of actor Matthew Perry and share a recap of the FACC Filipino American Cancer Care's Runway to the Cure event.
Breast Cancer

Coping with the stress of breast cancer

"It's the time that I stopped and nothing mattered except collecting myself"
Great Day Washington

Helping patients battle breast cancer and belly fat at the same time

Sponsored by Rehab Mobile. Physical Therapist/Wellness Coach Dr. Tobi Okie of Rehab Mobile explains ways to curb obesity as it is a risk factor for breast cancer.