Breast Cancer Research Foundation kicks off awareness month at Grand Central
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation took over Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday.
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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation took over Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
This year marked 35 years for the annual event, which raises much needed funds for breast cancer research, advocacy and support. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Sarah Burke, CBS News New York's news director, was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer after taking a lifetime risk assessment test.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sunday in Central Park, the Susan G. Komen Foundation will welcome walkers and runners to this year's Race for the Cure, and when it comes to breast cancer, doctors say early detection is key, especially if you are high risk. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports on what those risk factors are, what can be done to help prevent the disease and the research being done to help find a cure.
This Sunday in Central Park, the Susan G. Komen Foundation will welcome walkers and runners to this year's Race for the Cure. Inside Edison's Alison Hall is a survivor and says early detection is important.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Alison Hall, reporter with Inside Edition joins CBS New York to discuss the breast cancer walk.
A Manhattan teen is stepping up in a unique way to raise funds for breast cancer research ahead of this weekend's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. It's through his origami creations inspired by his grandmother, who passed away from breast cancer in 2017. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to him and his family.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis sat down in Connecticut with survivor Ali Heger and radiologist Mia Kazanjian MD, who explains how more people can get screened early.
Hofstra University's women's basketball team went pink for a good cause Thursday.
Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer, American Cancer Society joins CBS New York to discuss the new report that explores the state of cancer in America.
Breast cancer rates are rising for a specific population of women under age 50; how to avoid a new strand of norovirus that has spread across the country; the benefits that can come from a month of sobriety, and the health risks caused by the smoke from the California wildfires.
Inside Edition correspondent Alison Hall credits a story she covered with saving her life. Hall went through the same breast cancer risk assessment as an actress she interviewed.
The unusual gift is from a woman who suffered her own recent loss and wanted to turn tragedy into good. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from Commack.
A less invasive breast cancer treatment that keeps away from the heart; as the clocks fall back, sleep experts say the practice needs to end; NICU babies dressed up for Halloween, and heightened concern around food safety after a series of recalls linked to harmful bacterial contaminations.
There's only one place to get it in the entire state of New York -- Harlem. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps to promote screening and prevention of the disease. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to a woman who normally helps cancer survivors, but is now on a journey of her own.
The Columbia University School of Nursing dean says her breast density camouflaged her cancer.
Under new FDA regulations, all mammography facilities have to notify women of their level of breast density. Until now, this critical piece of information wasn't required to be shared with women, and it can potentially be a lifesaver. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson spoke to a breast cancer survivor who says she thought she was cancer-free for years, but that wasn't always the case.
Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of Cancer and Careers and Carly Guerra, a breast cancer survivor joins CBS New York to discuss how the non-profit is helping cancer patients balance life.
October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of prevention and screening of the deadly disease. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it comes as we find out that breast cancer continues to rise among younger women.
The cancer risks that could be hiding in dense breast tissue; A breakthrough in sickle cell disease treatment; A chef teaching wholesome food is medicine, and more. Michael George reports in this episode of Eye On Health.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
