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Breast Cancer Survivors: Judy Sackheim

Judy Sackheim is a two-time breast cancer survivor who says for most breast cancer survivors, dealing with cancer again is the greatest fear. But, her doctors and family were her strongest cheerleaders. She stayed calm, made the tough choices, and took pride in becoming an active participant in her health..
Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survivors: Annie ("Ann") W. Everett

Ann Everett was diagnosed twice with breast cancer. She says the journey is not an easy one, but with early detection, a good caring medical team, strong family and friends for support and prayers... you can get through it!
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No lump, no tumor, the breast cancer disguised as a skin rash

ROCKWALL – Breast cancer doesn’t always present itself as a tumor or lump. For Jennifer Cordts, it was a tinge of redness similar to a sunburn on the side one of her breasts. "I really want this to educate. I really want someone to say 'Oh my gosh, I have redness in my breast. I better push past the mammogram and ask for some more tests,” said Cordts, 46, a mother of two daughters. Jennifer’s journey began two years ago after recognizing the slight discoloration.
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Nanci's Gift Scholarship

<p>Jade Faulkner dreams of a career marketing and producing her own beauty products. Her journey starts this semester at Howard County Community College in Columbia.</p>
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PVB provides faster relief after surgery

Many breast cancer patients choose PVB after surgery, which provides targeted pain control at the surgical site.
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Woman takes preemptive action after learning family history

Jackie Sheppard shared her story of how so many young women in her family lost their lives to cancer and what surprised her most about why it was happening.
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Tammy Gray receives Andrea Roane Courage Award

The National Breast Cancer Foundation has handed out its first ever Andrea Roane Courage Award
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Resolutions for better health: early cancer detection and prevention

The idea for a Mammovan originated with the Prevent Cancer Foundation which has provided millions to design & purchase the vans and millions more in subsidies for free mammograms.
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Project Love Letters warms hearts of cancer patients, survivors

The letters go to anyone in need of encouragement and prayers -- from Maryland, to California and as far away as Sierra Leone in Africa.
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Cancer patients cope with fertility concerns

Early detection is key to saving their lives, but the side effects of the cancer treatments can lead to a unique concern for patients under 40.
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Vaccine could help survivors fight recurrence of breast cancer

Oncologist Dr. Lisa McGrail discussed a vaccine she has been working on for a long time.