Non-profit helping breast cancer survivors get free breast reconstruction surgeries
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women worldwide and Mission Plasticos is helping survivors who may not be able to afford breast reconstructive surgery.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women worldwide and Mission Plasticos is helping survivors who may not be able to afford breast reconstructive surgery.
Amy Johnson was joined by Regina Casini with Michelle's Place, Suzanne Chimera with Hair We Share and Ciara Green with Pechanga Resort Casino to highlight their Mane Campaign running through the month of October, allowing people to donate hair to create wigs for cancer patients.
Dawn McCarthy, LA-based beauty and lifestyle expert, joined the studio to discuss a range of products and brands that are supporting breast cancer research throughout the month of October, in accordance with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In addition to commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the proceeds of the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink walk hope to help with the economic, medical, social and emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Cati Diamond Stone, the Vice President of Community Health at the Susan G. Komen Foundation, joined the studio to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a range of services the foundation is offering, including free mammograms to underserved communities.
The former "CBS Evening News" and "Today" anchor finished her final round of radiation treatments this week.
The screenings are being offered as Breast Cancer Awareness Month wraps up.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as such, is a super fine time for all Angelenos to get involved. Lots of activities honor this cause throughout the month in the City of Angeles, so get ready to take part by running, by walking, by cheering on participants, by going shopping and/or by attending a gala or two to help spread the word. Remember, in this particular fight, everybody wins. Think pink!
Justin Tucker made a 52-yard field goal with 5:08 left in overtime to give the Baltimore Ravens a 23-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
The NFL and the American Cancer Society have partnered up to support October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Chef and restaurateur Antonio Cagnolo stopped by KCAL9 Monday to tell viewers about his special month-long fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Ciara Green from Pechanga Resort & Casino stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to raise awareness for the continuing need for people with long, healthy hair to donate!
A local breast cancer survivor visited the KCAL9 set to discuss her journey after being diagnosed.
