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One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and on Saturday thousands took steps in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to help them women win the fight. More>>

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday
Updated: Friday, May 11 2012 7:47 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:47:58 GMT
One in 8 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. The American Cancer Society is on the forefront of the fight against this often deadly disease. Saturday, May 12th,
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is Saturday morning at 9:30 at Levis Commons in Perrysburg.
Steady progress in fight against breast cancer
Steady progress in fight against breast cancer
Updated: Tuesday, May 8 2012 5:03 PM EDT2012-05-08 21:03:17 GMT
Thousands will take a hike to fight breast cancer this weekend. 13abc is proud to be part of the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk at Levis Commons. 13abc's Lissa
Thousands will take a hike to fight breast cancer this weekend. 13abc is proud to be part of the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk at Levis Commons.
Mother, daughter battle breast cancer together
Mother, daughter battle breast cancer together
Updated: Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:39:24 GMT
Putting an end to breast cancer is one of the goals of the American Cancer Society. Later this month you'll have a chance to help at the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk. 13abc is a proud partner for
Putting an end to breast cancer is one of the goals of the American Cancer Society. Later this month you'll have a chance to help at the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk.

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Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds
Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
More than a quarter of melanoma survivors skip sunscreen
More than a quarter of melanoma survivors skip sunscreen
Even people who have survived melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, often fail to protect themselves from the sun, a new study suggests.
Even people who have survived melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, often fail to protect themselves from the sun, a new study suggests.
Common heart drug linked to cancer risk in study
Common heart drug linked to cancer risk in study
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.
Experimental vaccine shows promise for ovarian cancer
Experimental vaccine shows promise for ovarian cancer
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting.
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting.

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'Virtual' colonoscopy safe, effective for Medicare patients
'Virtual' colonoscopy safe, effective for Medicare patients
A new study of seniors provides support for using "virtual" colonoscopy -- which is not currently covered by Medicare -- as a screening tool for colon cancer.
A new study of seniors provides support for using "virtual" colonoscopy -- which is not currently covered by Medicare -- as a screening tool for colon cancer.
Does more dental plaque mean higher chances of dying from cancer?
Does more dental plaque mean higher chances of dying from cancer?
The gnarly plaque lurking on your gums and teeth may increase your chances of dying from cancer, new research suggests.
The gnarly plaque lurking on your gums and teeth may increase your chances of dying from cancer, new research suggests.
Worldwide cancer incidence predicted to rise 75% by 2030
Worldwide cancer incidence predicted to rise 75% by 2030
The worldwide incidence of cancer is expected to increase 75 percent by 2030, with a projected increase of more than 90 percent in the poorest nations, a new study reveals.
The worldwide incidence of cancer is expected to increase 75 percent by 2030, with a projected increase of more than 90 percent in the poorest nations, a new study reveals.
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.
Colonoscopy may detect curable cancer in elderly
Colonoscopy may detect curable cancer in elderly
Colonoscopies helped doctors detect a high rate of curable cancer in elderly people who had the screening for the first time, a new study indicates.
Colonoscopies helped doctors detect a high rate of curable cancer in elderly people who had the screening for the first time, a new study indicates.

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Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.