Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:43:02 GMT
Cincinnati's Komen for the Cure is giving you a chance to register for a discounted rate for the Race for the Cure. Now through 5/22, you can register as an individual for $16. The 2013 Komen GreaterFull Story >
The 2013 Komen Greater Cincinnati Race for the Cure will be September 14, 2013 at Great American Ball Park.Full Story >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:23:26 GMT
We Think Pink each month in an effort to get women and men talking about the need for breast cancer screenings. While pink may be considered a "girly" color, the battle against breast cancer is anythingFull Story >
Stephanie Rogg, or Kung Fu Hussy as she's known in the roller derby world, has beat ovarian cancer. Now she's taking on breast cancer.Full Story >
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.Full Story >
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.Full Story >
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.Full Story >
"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.Full Story >
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done,...Full Story >
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving...Full Story >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:11:39 GMT
FOX19 is looking for 25 breast cancer survivors to take a leap of faith on Friday, May 17. StartSkydiving.com and FOX19's Think Pink project are banding together to offer breast cancer survivors to celebrateFull Story >
The whole event will be broadcast live on the FOX19 Morning Xtra as part of our May Think Pink coverage.Full Story >
Sunday, May 12 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-12 19:09:57 GMT
The MLB announced the 30 winners of the 2013 Honorary Bat Girl Contest that recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease. TheFull Story >
The Cincinnati Reds recognized breast cancer patient, Josie Shuler, during Sunday's Mother's Day game. Shuler was the honorary bat girl. Full Story >
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 12:50:51 GMT
Congratulations are in order for FOX19 VP and General Manager Bill Lanesey. He was presented an award at the Power of Promise this week at the Horseshoe Casino. The Power of the Promise recognizesFull Story >
Congratulations are in order for FOX19 VP and General Manager Bill Lanesey.Full Story >
The most colorful Opening Day in Kings Island's history took place Saturday morning as the amusement park hosted the inaugural Komen Color Me Pink 5k Walk/Run.
The most colorful Opening Day in Kings Island's history took place Saturday morning as the amusement park hosted the inaugural Komen Color Me Pink 5k Walk/Run.
For two years now, FOX19's been Thinking Pink on the 19th of each month. We celebrated the second anniversary of this great cause on April 19, 2013.Full Story >
For two years now, FOX19's been Thinking Pink on the 19th of each month. We celebrated the second anniversary of this great cause on April 19, 2013.Full Story >
Thursday, April 18 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-04-18 14:26:10 GMT
Join Major League Baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the fight against breast cancer. Fans 18 years and older are encouraged to submit stories about how they, or someone they know, are "Going to BatFull Story >
Join Major League Baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the fight against breast cancer.Full Story >
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.Full Story >
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.Full Story >
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.Full Story >
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.Full Story >
Women who have a false-positive mammogram result -- when breast cancer is first suspected but then dispelled with further testing -- can have lingering anxiety and distress up to three years after the misdiagnosis.Full Story >
Women who have a false-positive mammogram result -- when breast cancer is first suspected but then dispelled with further testing -- can have lingering anxiety and distress up to three years after the misdiagnosis.Full Story >
Tuesday, March 19 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-03-19 15:49:20 GMT
When you think of breast cancer awareness, you think of pink ribbons, bras, and millions of women supporting each other.However, not everyone realizes that 1 percent of breast cancer patients are men.Full Story >
When you think of breast cancer awareness, you think of pink ribbons, bras, and millions of women supporting each other.Full Story >
Tuesday, January 22 2013 10:27 PM EST2013-01-23 03:27:09 GMT
An Indiana hospital is offering free screenings in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness. Dearborn County Hospital's Breast Care Center is offering free digital screening mammograms as part ofFull Story >
Dearborn County Hospital's Breast Care Center is offering free digital screening mammograms as part of its 'Pink Days' program. The free screenings are scheduled for February 1st at the DCH Breast Care Center.Full Story >
Thursday, December 13 2012 9:41 PM EST2012-12-14 02:41:44 GMT
Panera Bread made a large donation on Thursday in support of breast cancer awareness. Greater Cincinnati and Dayton locations raised more than $25,000. On Thursday, the money was donated to the AmericanFull Story >
On Thursday, Panera Brad donated money to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. The donation came from Panera's pink ribbon bagels sold on October 1st.
Tuesday, December 11 2012 11:17 AM EST2012-12-11 16:17:33 GMT
Results from a new study show women who wait more than 60 days to begin treatment for advanced breast cancer face significantly higher risks of dying than women who start therapy shortly after diagnosis. "WeFull Story >
Results from a new study show women who wait more than 60 days to begin treatment for advanced breast cancer face significantly higher risks of dying than women who start therapy shortly after diagnosis.Full Story >
Almost 70 percent of women with breast cancer who choose to have both breasts removed as a precaution actually have a low risk of developing cancer in the healthy breast, a new study finds.Full Story >
Almost 70 percent of women with breast cancer who choose to have both breasts removed as a precaution actually have a low risk of developing cancer in the healthy breast, a new study finds.Full Story >
The contentious U.S. guidelines that recommend fewer mammograms for most women could lead to lower screening rates and a dip in breast cancer detection, two new studies suggest.Full Story >
The contentious U.S. guidelines that recommend fewer mammograms for most women could lead to lower screening rates and a dip in breast cancer detection, two new studies suggest.Full Story >
Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it's a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises.Full Story >
Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it's a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises.Full Story >
Thursday, November 15 2012 11:48 AM EST2012-11-15 16:48:15 GMT
The Ritz Ballroom hosted Dance for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research on Friday night at Shimmers Ballroom in Ft. Wright. Dance for the Cure participants enjoyed dancing, drinks and musicFull Story >
The Ritz Ballroom hosted Dance for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer research on Friday night at Shimmers Ballroom in Ft. Wright.Full Story >
Sunday, November 11 2012 6:10 PM EST2012-11-11 23:10:40 GMT
Withrow High School hosted the "Cincinnati Cheer for a Cure," championship Sunday. Several area schools competed for the championship. The funds raised go to support Withrow High School cheerleadingFull Story >
Withrow High School hosted the "Cincinnati Cheer for a Cure," championship Sunday. Full Story >
Investigators have found preliminary evidence that eating red meat and poultry seems to boost the risk of breast cancer in white women -- but not black women.Full Story >
Investigators have found preliminary evidence that eating red meat and poultry seems to boost the risk of breast cancer in white women -- but not black women.Full Story >
Having a very high or low body-mass index or high waist-to-hip ratio raises the risk of death among breast cancer patients, but this association varies some by race and ethnicity, a new study suggests.Full Story >
Having a very high or low body-mass index or high waist-to-hip ratio raises the risk of death among breast cancer patients, but this association varies some by race and ethnicity, a new study suggests.Full Story >
Friday, October 26 2012 8:15 PM EDT2012-10-27 00:15:50 GMT
The Stuff My Bra event hosted by All N 1 Studio at Crave raised money for breast cancer awareness on Friday night. The event features a mannequin wearing a large pink bra for participants to stuff withFull Story >
The Stuff My Bra event hosted by All N 1 Studio at Crave raised money for breast cancer awareness on Friday night.Full Story >
Friday, October 19 2012 5:01 AM EDT2012-10-19 09:01:05 GMT
(FOX19) -- Just about any day during the week, you can find Tyler and her son walking. They're training for a race. but the road to this one. includes helping others beat breast cancer. "I feel reallyFull Story >
It's the 19th of the month, and fox19 has dedicated every 19th to "thinking pink" and raising awareness about breast cancer. This month, we're revisiting a friend who FOX19 first introduced to you more than a year ago: Marcia Tyler. She's a breast cancer survivor who says she now lives to inspire and encourage others. but the source of that goal may surprise you.Full Story >
Thursday, October 18 2012 9:37 PM EDT2012-10-19 01:37:04 GMT
The eighth annual Bosom Ball was held at The Madison Theater on Thursday night. The event, presented by Q102, featured a night of music to benefit the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen for theFull Story >
The eighth annual Bosom Ball was held at The Madison Theater on Thursday night.Full Story >
Wednesday, October 17 2012 11:13 PM EDT2012-10-18 03:13:07 GMT
The Woodward Day Spa invited breast cancer survivors and supporters to attend their annual Relax for the Cure event Wednesday night. The event celebrated survivors and honored caregivers while raisingFull Story >
The Woodward Day Spa invited breast cancer survivors and supporters to attend their annual Relax for the Cure event Wednesday night.Full Story >
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:57 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:57:12 GMT
The Pink Ribbon Luncheon was held at the Duke Energy Center on Thursday afternoon. The Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting the luncheon in 2002. OrganizersFull Story >
The Pink Ribbon Luncheon was held at the Duke Energy Center on Thursday afternoon.Full Story >
Tuesday, October 16 2012 4:47 PM EDT2012-10-16 20:47:43 GMT
Breast Cancer Awareness Month was marked by The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health by educating the public and encouraging women to get mammograms. The Brake for Breakfast event took place from 6:30 to 8:30Full Story >
Breast Cancer Awareness Month was marked by the Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health by educating the public and encouraging women to get mammograms.Full Story >
Thursday, October 11 2012 5:56 AM EDT2012-10-11 09:56:05 GMT
(WMC-TV) - From hats to T-shirts, the gift shop at the Firefighters Union is always selling something. Soon pink will be in stock, too. "We're in the process of getting the artwork drafted up and gettingFull Story >
From hats to T-shirts, the gift shop at the Firefighters Union is always selling something. Soon pink will be in stock, too.Full Story >
No doubt the ubiquitous pink ribbons, along with walks and races and the designation of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, have focused the public eye on breast cancer.Full Story >
No doubt the ubiquitous pink ribbons, along with walks and races and the designation of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, have focused the public eye on breast cancer and helped fund research for a cure.Full Story >
Monday, October 1 2012 7:24 PM EDT2012-10-01 23:24:04 GMT
Mercy Hospital is thinking pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The hospital parked its mobile mammography unit at Valenti Salon and Spa in Anderson on Monday. In addition to a mammogram, patientsFull Story >
Mercy Hospital is thinking pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Full Story >
Cancer treatment could one day be more effective and less difficult to endure if an experimental breast cancer therapy that offers high-precision targeting of tumors proves successful.Full Story >
Cancer treatment could one day be more effective and less difficult to endure if an experimental breast cancer therapy that offers high-precision targeting of tumors proves successful.Full Story >
Monday, October 1 2012 6:17 AM EDT2012-10-01 10:17:09 GMT
Kroger has partnered with General Mills and Yoplait to launch its third Sharing Courage campaign, where up to $75,000 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year's texting campaign pledgesFull Story >
Kroger has partnered with General Mills and Yoplait to launch its third Sharing Courage campaign, where up to $75,000 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Full Story >
Saturday, September 29 2012 9:14 PM EDT2012-09-30 01:14:02 GMT
The ladies of fox 19 joined hundreds of breast cancer survivors in painting the town pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. To each participant, the race means something special. "It's for myFull Story >
The ladies of fox 19 joined hundreds of breast cancer survivors in painting the town pink at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.Full Story >
Friday, September 28 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-09-28 21:34:21 GMT
New Studies funded by Susan G Komen for the Cure show new understanding in breast cancer that could eventually lead to more effective treatments. The study aims to map the genomes of cancers. The mappingFull Story >
New Studies funded by Susan G Komen for the Cure show new understanding in breast cancer that could eventually lead to more effective treatments.Full Story >
Friday, September 28 2012 10:58 AM EDT2012-09-28 14:58:23 GMT
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure offers college scholarships to aid students of financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer, or to their own breast cancer diagnosis. The scholarshipFull Story >
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure offers college scholarships to aid students of financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer, or to their own breast cancer diagnosis.Full Story >
Friday, September 28 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-09-28 14:48:09 GMT
There are many local programs available to the public that are funded by the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate of Susan G Komen. The Affiliate works closely with many breast health agencies and organizationsFull Story >
There are many local programs available to the public that are funded by the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate of Susan G Komen. The Affiliate works closely with many breast health agencies and organizationsFull Story >
On Aug. 24, the FOX19 Morning News broadcast live from Kings Island for Think Pink Days.Full Story >
On Aug. 24, the FOX19 Morning News broadcast live from Kings Island for Think Pink Days. Katy Morgan draws one random Snoopy from the fountain on Saturday for the winner of 2012 Honda Fit!Full Story >
For THINK PINK this month, Frank Marzullo went to Start Skydiving in Middletown to hang out with breast cancer survivors and their family and friends.Full Story >
As with other cancers, the goals of breast cancer screening are twofold: to detect cancer at the earliest possible stages and consequently to improve the patient's outcome by managing the early stages of the disease. Full Story >
Peter Young, MD
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We’ve all heard the expression “a healthy tan.” In fact, it was only one or two generations ago that people lived with the misunderstanding that sunbathing was indeed healthy.Full Story >
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