Las Vegas NowBuddy Check 8 with Paula Francis
Dear Survivors, fighters,
and supporters in the fight against Breast Cancer,
Thanks for asking for a Buddy Check 8 kit. You've taken an important step toward protecting your health. Monthly breast self-exams are the best way to get to know your own body, and to be alert to any changes. Combined with your annual mammogram, this simple habit is the best way to ensure early detection.
I'll help you remember to do your monthly exam with regular updates on Eyewitness News on the 8th of every month. If the 8th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, I'll remind you on the Friday before. Then you should call your buddy and remind her!
I'm grateful to the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for their generous sponsorship of "Buddy Check 8." Together, we can fight this disease and win!
Your good health is in your own hands!
Paula Francis
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Breast cancer by itself is a frightening and emotional experience. But add pregnancy to the equation, and the decisions become even more difficult. It's a situation that's becoming more common as women are waiting longer to have children. Anchor Paula Francis has the details. More>>
The controversy over self exams has surfaced once again, as a new study suggests they provide no significant benefit. We asked a local survivor and a physician for a perspective. More>>
A local support group is trying to keep up with their exercise, despite the discouraging heat wave. Exercise helps prevent weight gain, and in turn may help lower your risk for breast cancer. It also gives an added boost to the immune system. More>>
This is Buddy Check 8 Day, when we remind women to do a self-exam. We also have important news about breast cancer detection. Eye on Health spoke with a local breast cancer specialist and a patient. More>>
Channel 8 has been airing buddy check reports on the 8th of each month for more than 15 years. And we like to think that we've made a difference. Eye on Health talked with a local woman who discovered a lump in her breast after watching one of our reports. More>>
It looks like 22,000 participants are expected to turn out this Saturday in Downtown Las Vegas, for the annual Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Inside, find out details about our coverage of the race. More>>
Genetic testing may predict if a person will get breast cancer. But the slim chance of positive results means the tests are only intended for a few. And while not everyone wants to know their medical future, Eye on Health spoke with a local woman who does. More>>
Surviving breast cancer sometimes means the loss of one or both breasts. One of the options afterwards may be a breast prosthesis. And in some cases, not wearing one can be an unhealthy choice. More>>
Doctors are concerned because women in the U.S. are getting mammograms at declining rates. If the trend continues, death rates from breast cancer could rise. More>>
The latest study may have alarmed women who've been told they have "dense" breast tissue. But a local expert cautions that there are still a lot of unanswered questions. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new genetic test designed to help doctors decide on the likelihood that breast cancer will recur within five to 10 years after treatment. More>>
You've no doubt heard the news that breast cancer cases have dropped by seven percent in the most recent figures. Doctors and women are celebrating, but what caused the drop? Las Vegas oncologist, Heather Allen is excited at the news. More>>
A new study suggests diets with a lot of red meat may be a risk factor for breast cancer. Research indicates high red meat intake may be a risk factor for certain types of breast cancer among pre-menopausal women. Read on for a link to the study. More>>
Breast cancer can occur in a woman at any age. And sometimes the diagnosis precedes pregnancy, adding many concerns to an already difficult situation. The Eye on Health team spoke with a local specialist about the effects of breast cancer treatment on the outcome of a pregnancy. More>>
This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this week the Eye on Health team brings you a story of a very brave woman who hopes her journey of cancer and recovery can help others. Read on for links to "Courage Unlimited" and "My Hope Chest." More>>
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