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Kathy Chapman's story or survival
Sun SentinelShortly after a friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer, I performed a manual exam on myself and felt a lump. I scheduled an appointment for a mammogram, and the news was not good. After the exam and mammogram, my worst fears were realized. I...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Mastectomy, Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Breast Cancer
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Patricia Parkins' story or survival
Sun SentinelWhile living in Jamaica in February 2009, I felt pain in both breasts. My primary doctor ordered a mammogram and ultrasound. The results indicated Mammary Duct Ectasia and antibiotics were prescribed. I sought a second opinion, and that doctor confirmed...Tags: Science and Technology, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Biotechnology, Breast Cancer, Jamaica
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Stiletto Strut project melds art with awareness
For two women, art is an integral part of life. From designing, to painting and creating, art is part of them – and, in their own ways, so is breast cancer. Plantation resident Judy Polstra has had many breast cancer scares in the last few years,...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Fine Artists, Health, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Panera Bread stores resume awareness campaign
Step into one of the 14 Panera Bread locations in Palm Beach County, and it may seem as if the popular eatery has been painted pink. Stacks of large Pink Ribbon Coffee Mugs are neatly displayed along the register, and there are bakers baskets filled with...
Tags: Lake Worth, Foods and Beverages, Bagels, Breast Cancer, Palm Beach County
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Glam Doll Strut and Zombie Walk: Stilettos and boas and ghouls, oh my
In auto-obsessed South Florida, when we want to create a scene, make a statement, or freak out the neighbors, we go for a walk. Here are a couple of the more vivid examples of audacious foot traffic: If you haven’t been able to find a cute pair...
Tags: Ghouls and Zombies (supernatural entities), Fine Artists, Mardi Gras, Ticketmaster, Fort Lauderdale
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Ann Romney visits Fort Lauderdale children's hospital
Sun SentinelHere's what hapepned on Ann Romney's visit Thursday to Fort Lauderdale. Ann Romney toured the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, read a Dr. Seuss book to a small group of young patients, and met with hospital employees, cancer survivors and...Tags: Television Stations, Fort Lauderdale, Connie Mack, Jr., Elections, Breast Cancer
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Lisa Boccard
Lisa Boccard has lived with breast cancer long enough to make peace with it. "We have an understanding, cancer and I," said Boccard, who was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 1991. "I am in bed for a few days when I have my chemo. Once that is...
Tags: American Cancer Society, Mastectomy, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Breast Cancer
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Click here for breast cancer awareness events
BROWARD Through October Exhibt: Stories to Share Part IV North Regional Library, Coconut Creek Guests are invited to stop by the library’s art gallery to view Susan Buzzi’s book of photographs and stories from breast cancer survivors. Call...Tags: Macy's, Health Organizations, Medical Specialization, Oncology, Music
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Man dies after bug-eating contest in Florida
South Florida Sun-SentinelBroward Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a 32-year-old West Palm Beach man who collapsed and died after an insect-eating contest on Friday in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Edward Archbold was seen stuffing handfuls of roaches and worms in...Tags: Dressing and Stuffing, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Deerfield Beach, Symptoms
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Heidi Edelmayer's story of survival
Sun SentinelI have been a breast cancer survivor for 11 years. In May 2001, at age 39, I recognized something wasn’t right after I received a hug. On a visit to my gynecologist, during my breast exam, he discovered a lump in my left breast, and suggested I get...Tags: Oncology, Fort Lauderdale, Lymphatic System, Breast Cancer, Mammogram
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Joan Farley's story of survival
Sun SentinelI thought it would not return, but that was wishful thinking. I had breast cancer in 1995 and had a lumpectomy and radiation. In 2010, after a routine mammogram, it was back. After the discovery, I decided to have a bilateral mastectomy and immediate...Tags: Mastectomy, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Cancer, Health Treatments
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Hombre de Coral Springs acusado de matar a su madre comparece en corte
El SentinelUn juez del condado de Broward ordenó el lunes pasado encarcelar, sin derecho a fianza, a un hombre de Coral Springs por la muerte de la madre de éste, a quien la policía encontró apuñalada el fin de semana. El juez John “Jay” Hurley le...Tags: Coral Springs
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