Tuesday, October 23, 2012
St. Clair Hospital has opened a new “state-of-the-art” Breast Care Center in Bethel Park that is designed to ease the stress of examinations and surgical procedures.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
St. Clair Hospital has opened a new “state-of-the-art” Breast Care Center in Bethel Park that is designed to ease the stress of examinations and surgical procedures. The new facility on the third floor of St. Clair’s Outpatient Center across from South Hills Village Mall opened Monday and is serving the South Hills community. Relaxing photos of flowers and the beach hang on walls with soothing colors. “It’s a whole change in atmosphere,” St. Clair spokesman Bob Crytzer said. “That’s a big part of the attitude.” All services that include mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, consultation and surgery can be performed at the outpatient center. Patients who come for testing or treatment won’t have to wait to schedule new procedures or …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Breast cancer kills 12,000 women in Pennsylvania each year but a new study holds hope for patients and the doctors who treat them.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Researchers have unveiled what they believe is a hallmark study for breast cancer patients and the doctors who treat them, according to the Pa. Breast Cancer Coalition. Their findings, recently published in the journal Nature and the New York Times, are expected to pave the way for new treatment options in the coming years. The project, funded by a large federal grant, focused on a genetic analysis of breast cancer, which kills more than 12,000 women in Pennsylvania each year. The scientists monitored the tumors of 825 breast cancer patients in the US. As a result, they found four distinctive types of breast cancer. Within those types, researchers say they identified at least 40 genetic alterations that might be attacked by drugs. Many of…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even said it’s a myth. The American Cancer Society’s guidelines state that women don’t need to do these exams irregularly, let alone regularly. So, does that mean …
Are you a breast cancer survivor? Do you know a breast cancer survivor? Then join this photo gallery!
There's more to Breast Cancer Awareness Month than wearing a pink ribbon on your collar and cheering for the pink socks-wearing Steelers. It's about educating others on ways to prevent the disease and detect it as early as possible. This month is also a chance to celebrate and share survival stories—and provide hope and comfort to the newly diagnosed. Here at Patch, we ask that you upload a photo to the gallery above of a breast cancer survivor that you know. Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab. Let's see how many brave, strong and beautiful women—and men—we can unite to show others that beating breast cancer can be done.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Act now through Dec. 31.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a fitting time to let local runners and walkers know that discounted "Early Bird" registration is available through Dec. 31 for the 2013 Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure. The annual event, which will be headquartered on Flagstaff Hill at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill South neighborhood next May 12 normally costs $30 (5,000-meter timed run) and $25 (untimed events) for non-breast-cancer-surviving adults. But "Early Birds" can knock $5 off of all registration fees. A full list of normal fees is available here. According to a news release, over 250,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, and over 40,000 will die from it. Susan G. Komen for the Cure-…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
A challenge between Pittsburgh and Cleveland Panera stores will raise money for breast cancer awareness—and up the ante for the city that buys the most Pink Ribbon bagels.
Panera Bread has issued the Power of Pink Challenge during the month of October to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Through Oct. 31, a portion of the proceeds from each Pink Ribbon bagel sold will be donated to the Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, benefitting the Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation. As part of the challenge, Panera has pitted Pittsburgh against Cleveland—two cities, one cause. The city that purchases the most Pink Ribbon bagels will receive an additional $10,000 charity donation. Bagels can be pre-ordered from your local Panera by clicking here. The Panera Bread locations closest to Dormont-Brookline Patch are: Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up…
Friday, October 21, 2011
Have some fun and do some good all in the same night!
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Square Cafe in Regent Square is holding its second annual Square Pumpkin Carving event at 6 p.m. this Friday, with donations going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Held at the restaurant, Square Cafe is providing the pumpkins and knives, as well as complimentary warm apple cider, toasted pumpkin seeds and Halloween candy. "We're asking all participants to make a donation that night at the cafe to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of those we know who are or have battled breast cancer and those affected by it," they state on the event's Facebook page, which you can find here.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Sergio's Style will hold a charity cut-a-thon at the end of the month.
After taking over Sergio’s Style four years ago from his father, Sergio Pampena enjoyed an established and successful business and wanted to give something back. So the owner of the salon at 2891 West Liberty Avenue in Dormont started thinking pink. “80-percent of my clients are women,” he said. “And the other 20-percent who are men have wives, mothers, sisters, all of whom can be touched by breast cancer. I have one daughter and another on the way, by the time they grow up, I hope the threat of breast cancer is a thing of the past.” So at the end of September, Sergio painted the façade of his salon pink, to mark the 25th anniversary of breast cancer awareness month. “We are a Paul Mitchell salon, and all of the proceeds of Mitchell …
Friday, September 30, 2011
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so start by getting yourself checked out.
In Pennsylvania, experts predict 10,570 new cases of breast cancer to be diagnosed this year. Catching it early could make the difference between life and death—that's where breast exams come into play. Do it in the shower. Do it while getting ready for bed. Just do it once a month. Get familiar with your breasts. Look for lumps, changes in size, shape or feel, and to see if there is any fluid. All women should know their breasts and surrounding areas so they can be aware of changes, the American Cancer Society recommends. “I encourage all of you to become an expert about the way your breasts look and feel so you can detect any subtle changes. After all, it’s our body, and we are the ones who have to live with whatever goes wrong with it…
Panera Bread will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from Pink Ribbon Bagel sales to two awareness foundations in Pittsburgh through October. Nationally, businesses are doing the same.
Think pink? It might be because it’s that time of year. Pink chocolate. Pink bagels. Pink hair weaves. Pink sheets. Pink stilettos. And, of course, a boatload of pink ribbons. Locally, Panera Bread will start selling Pink Ribbon Bagels Oct. 4 in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera is parterning with the Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, founded by Peters resident and breast cancer survivor Jen Kehm, and Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation by donating 100 percent of the proceeds through Oct. 31. All 28 Panera locations in Pittsburgh will participate. "It is more important than ever for women of all ages to be aware of breast cancer and how they can join in the fight to end the disease," said Kehm…
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6:49 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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