Many women obsess over their risk for breast cancer. That’s why news media flash blazing headlines whenever a study suggests a link between breast cancer and some “exposure.” That’s why television news shows that rarely spare even five minutes for science of existential importance to humankind find time for this. A new report cites evidence […]
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Breast cancer survivors pampered by Patriots
BETHEL — Those battling breast cancer were recognized with an impressive display of a massive pink ribbon at last week’s New England Patriots game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, but that wasn’t the only tribute. Twelve cancer survivors from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine were treated to pampering on Oct. 13, including massages, manicures and relaxation yoga. […]
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Oxford Hills student paints truck pink to raise breast cancer awareness
EAST WATERFORD — In an effort to bring more awareness to breast cancer in the Oxford Hills region, Bailey Wood, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, painted her truck pink and installed a breast cancer awareness slogan decal on the back. Wood, 17, said the strap that affixes her truck’s gas tank to […]
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H. Brooks: Patient-focused care
Medical decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor. Currently, some patients need to gain approval from their insurance companies for certain procedures. One such example was brought to light recently at the Legislature. A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer was pre-approved for a 23-hour hospital stay for a double mastectomy. […]
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Inaugural ‘Rocktober BreastFest’ benefit concert at Irish Twins Pub in Lewiston on Oct. 18
LEWISTON — The inaugural “Rocktober BreastFest” benefit concert in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. Five rock bands will donate their time and talent for the cause, including: Dead Season, Beyond the Fall, Stronghold, Left on the Outside, and 13 […]
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Beating cancer, one step at a time: 3,000 attend Komen Race for a Cure
BANGOR — When Jae Libby-Folster was 27, she never thought she would be stricken with cancer. She was working at a podiatrist’s office in Lincoln, had a 2½-year-old son, and her life was going well, she said. Then she got the call. Libby-Folster’s doctor told her that she had Paget’s Disease, a rare form of […]
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Patriots cheerleaders visit Bangor to raise breast cancer awareness, funds for research
BANGOR — Four New England Patriots cheerleaders greeted Bangor area fans Saturday, raising breast cancer awareness and money toward research. The event at Wireless Zone, a Verizon Wireless retailer on Stillwater Avenue, brought in about 500 people, according to Chad O’Leary, who owns the Wireless Zone franchise with his wife, Mindy. Fans got autographs from […]
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Motorcycle riders cool to pink license plates
BIDDEFORD (AP) — The Maine lawmaker who was the driving force behind the popular pink ribbon breast cancer awareness license plate says the response to creating a motorcycle version has been lukewarm. The Maine Cancer Foundation said nearly 70 people have committed to the motorcycle license plate. But 500 pre-orders are required for the Bureau […]