Cancer patients, survivors participate in Susan G. Komen 3-day walk across DFW
Sunday, nearly 600 walkers took off from the Hyatt Regency in Dallas for the final day of the event.
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Sunday, nearly 600 walkers took off from the Hyatt Regency in Dallas for the final day of the event.
Marissa Coreno didn't think anything about the lump under her armpit at first, until an ultrasound showed something worrying.
Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.
Approximately 13% of U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life and some may be at an increased risk because of certain genetic mutations.
Amid the usual orange and black of spooky season, Angela Fincher's house is decked out to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Some may say it looks easy, though one North Texas woman proves it takes grit.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and two North Texas organizations are working together to raise awareness.
Dense breast tissue and masses or cancer both show up white on mammograms.
"I try to look at it like I'm not going to be the victim of cancer," Sofia Perry said. "Cancer is gonna be my victim."
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
The inaugural Come Out Against Cancer event addresses the importance of cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. Reducing cancer disparities and advancing health equity is an overarching goal of the American Cancer Society.
A North Texas breast cancer survivor is turning the shock of her diagnosis into a mission to help others.
Jennifer Sharp and Bobbye Moreno were diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of the year, just about a month apart.
Telling your doctor if breast cancer runs in your family could be life saving.
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, organizations are reaching out to women in low income and minority communities for medical assistance.
A North Texas breast cancer survivor is honoring those who have fought the disease with a special display.
Crucial Catch is a partnership between the NFL and the American Cancer Society aimed at catching all cancers early by advocating and raising awareness about the importance of regular screenings.
The decked out car is meant to honor breast cancer victims, survivors and those working for a cure.
The USS Lexington, a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier, has long been anchored in Corpus Christi Bay, but today there is a plane like no other sitting on the flight deck.
The 33rd Komen Dallas Race for the Cure raised money for breast cancer services and research.
MedStar paramedics will be wearing pink gloves throughout October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "The color really stands out," said paramedic Shannon Rucker.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. CBS 11 News took a closer look at a North Texas program that has been helping people cope with the challenging diagnosis for 35 years.
People don't usually think of fire stations as a normal place to go for a breast cancer screenings, but four North Texas women are glad they stopped by one firehouse.
The store was open for business when customers heard over the loud speaker that there was a race taking place in the store.
