Why We Walk: Tina Stormes – Early Detection Helped Save My Life
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCDO has shared testimonials from survivors and family members of those who have passed away from breast cancer. We conclude our ‘Why We Walk’ series with Tina Stormes, a...
Study: Counseling Important for Patients Before Breast Cancer Gene Test
Genetic screenings for mutations of BRCA, a gene with strong connections to development of breast cancer, is an important step in improving awareness of physical health and personal cancer risk. Prior to testing, however,...
Why We Walk: Karyn McCann – Former Marine Fighting a Different Kind of Battle
We continue along in our ‘Why We Walk’ series with the survival story of Karyn McCann, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer at a young...
10 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting both men and women of all ages. In order to minimize individual risk, it is important to understand some general...
Why We Walk: Kent & Cortney – Building Awareness in Memory of a Wife...
In the third installment of our ‘Why We Walk’ series, we introduce Kent Trimble and his daughter, Cortney Murphy. After Laura Trimble passed away from breast cancer 19 years ago, the family has made...
Why We Walk: Susan Hammond – Setting an Example for Future Generations
In this ‘Why We Walk’ testimonial, we introduce Susan Hammond, a tough grandma who wasn’t going to allow breast cancer to take her away from her family. Her reason for walking: I walk to support...
What Is Male Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer may strike many as an exclusively female concern. In truth, however, men should be aware that they too can develop the disease. While rare, the American Cancer Society notes that approximately 2,350...